Weekly appointment check in 5/16- 5/22

mrskimm09 · May 2016

I saw this on the Dec 16 post and thought we should do this as well. This is a post to announce any appointments, ultrasounds, bloodwork etc.
Put your fears and feelings in this thread.

mommywesley · May 2016

Good idea!!

My first appointment is on Thursday and I'm so nervous! This is baby #5 so it's pretty much 'old hat' as far as what to expect, but I just can't help to have all the early worries. Just praying for a super simple first appointment with no hiccups!

mrskimm09 · May 2016

@mommywesleyGood luck to you! I understand the jitters completely.

cjs260 · May 2016

I'm going in for my first scan this afternoon, nurse history appointment directly after, and OB check up first thing in the morning. I've never had a positive u/s - nervous is an understatement. I barely slept last night, and I keep telling myself that worrying will not change the outcome, but I'm too far gone for that to help, haha. It's going to be a long morning.

j32444 · May 2016

I am so axious. Our first scan is on Thursday. I will only be 5 1/2ish weeks. But this is the same time we knew things were not progressing as they should before out miscarriage. I am looking forward to seeing what's going on in there!

Josie3=5 · May 2016

First appointment is Thursday. I don't think i'll have a scan unless they want to date it. I'm pretty positive that i'll only be 7 weeks because I ovulated late but, by LMP, I'm should be 8 weeks 2 days. Last time there was that discrepancy, they ordered an US to date the little one and I'm kinda of hoping for a repeat so that I can see the bean.

Otherwise, I'm surprised that i'll have questions for them - most centered around Zika and early genetic testing. With third go-around (fourth if you count my first pregnancy that ended in a miscarriage), you'd think that I really wouldn't have any questions but life just keeps on changin'

KarliQ88 · May 2016

@cjs260 keep us posted on how it went!

My update? I don't go in until May 25 so no updates on appointments. It used to seem so far away but it's coming so quickly. Nausea is just starting. I was just saying had no symptoms but it is here. Only in the mornings right now and it's not bad. Haven't actually thrown up yet. So that's all thats new.

AliciaGoose · May 2016

I had an OB appointment last Tuesday and they ordered my fourth beta for Thursday of last week (my first three were done by my family doctor). My beta went from 149 on Monday to 523 on Thursday, which I was happy about! But they did say my progesterone was low. When I went last week the midwife was hooked on my LMP for dating, and by that I would have been 6+4 last Thursday, but at most by my actual O date I was 4+5. She seems to believe me now after the results. She's having me repeat the beta next Tuesday so they have the results to compare with my ultrasound next Thursday 5/26. I am so excited. This is going to be a long weeke and a half!

Mylitta · May 2016

My OB doesn't want to see me until 10-12 weeks. So it's not until July! I'll look forward to learning from you guys in the interim... the thing you liked/hated/wish you'd asked...

kellybean1988 · May 2016

@Mylitta hiiiii!!!!!! My OB doesn't want to see me until 12 weeks either, so my first appointment is July 12.

We will both have to just be patient together!

Mylitta · May 2016

@kellybean1988 Hiiiii! I'm so happy for you! Mine is the 5th... it seems SO far away!

TinaBelcher · May 2016

@cjs260 any news? On the edge of my seat over here!

cjs260 · May 2016

@TinaBelcher Oh sorry, haha! Didn't realize I didn't update here! Everything looked great, measured at 6weeks1day and saw the tiniest, sweetest little heart beat!

TinaBelcher · May 2016

Yeayyyyy @cjs260!!!

Emma61210 · May 2016

yay @cjs260 I am so thrilled for you!!!!!

Ali Grindell · May 2016

My 1st appointment isn't until June 2nd (i'll be 9 weeks at that point). Not sure what to expect beyond an ultra sound. Any advice on what to expect or ask? I assume I'll get to hear the baby's heartbeat?

lindsladle15 · May 2016

@Ali Grindell You'll most likely be asked a ton of questions and be given information like you're drinking from a fire hose! My advice is to write down any questions as you think of them between now and then and take it with you (I always keep ?'s on my phone). Amidst the excitement and information overload, you may forget important things tou wanted to ask

TannaBean · May 2016

7 week appointment (ultrasound) on Thursday! I went to the ER last week due to a subchoronic hemorrhage, so I'm a little nervous. On the plus side, I still have morning sickness symptoms, so I'm staying hopeful!

Ali Grindell · May 2016

@lindsladle15 Great advice! thanks!

AmyKDuffy · May 2016

My first u/s was pushed from May 26 to yesterday (May 16). I had seen some brown spotting and was concerned. All came out positive in the images with a baby + a heartbeat! From what I know your chances of miscarriage go way down after a heartbeat is detected. Woohoo! 6wks 5d along

Bloodwork is still on the 26th.

LJ623 · May 2016

I had my first u/s today - all looks good! Got to see my little one's heartbeat - 123 bpm

Measuring around 6w5d...but my RE moved my EDD back to January 8th (so 6w2d). I'm not quite sure of her reasoning...but it's only 2 days later than I thought based on my positive opk and it's really just an estimate at the end of the day...

Lecool · May 2016

@Mylitta and @kellybean1988
I just called and mine doesn't see anyone until at least 8 weeks. My appointment is 6/20. What am I supposed to do until then? I guess I will just read ALL THE THINGS. I'm realizing I have read everything in the world about TTGP, but I have no clue when it comes to actually being pregnant.

Mylitta · May 2016

@Lecool I got the mayo clinic pregnancy book last year. I loved it. Then found they had a ttc one,which led to you guys and TCOYF. I'm going to have to reread a lot. And find new!

ChaoticWolf · May 2016

Well Im going in for consultations/orientations at my local birth centers tomorrow and the Monday after next, but thats as far as I've gotten in the appointment scheme of things. It seems like a lot of OBs and midwives in my area like to wait until the 10 to 12 week range also, so I can only go in for a risk evaluation and an introduction to the facilities.

canavara · May 2016

No appt with my actual OB for about 2.5 weeks but y'all... doctors in Europe are so crazy lax about pregnancy it's unreal. "Oh you're running a fever? Eh it's fine. Just rest a little" "You're feeling dehydrated? Eh you're probably not. Just rest a little." "Food poisoning? Your baby is okay. Just rest a little."

Basically, I never noticed how much doctors in the US cover their asses to avoid lawsuits until observing the complete and utter lack of concern that doctors here have, lol. And to be fair--I'm pretty sure they're right and the baby is totally fine. It's incredible how resilient something so tiny can be.

cabu14 · May 2016

@lecool me too! My first appt is June 18! I'm like Hm.. Now what

Josie3=5 · May 2016

Just had my ultrasound. I'm totally freaked but trying to channel zen. Had an ultrasound and the HR was 105bpm. OB said it could be because it's early (apparently the heart forms at around 6.5-7 weeks? guess who'll be researching this in a minute) or it could be...you know...unhealthy baby. So trying to chill out about it but, let's be honest, I'm really upset. Back next week for a recheck ultrasound and we'll see what happens in the meantime.

LastMango · May 2016

Josie3=5 said:

Just had my ultrasound. I'm totally freaked but trying to channel zen. Had an ultrasound and the HR was 105bpm. OB said it could be because it's early (apparently the heart forms at around 6.5-7 weeks? guess who'll be researching this in a minute) or it could be...you know...unhealthy baby. So trying to chill out about it but, let's be honest, I'm really upset. Back next week for a recheck ultrasound and we'll see what happens in the meantime.

I hope everything turns out ok @Josie3=5. How far along did they say you were?

Josie3=5 · May 2016

LastMango said:

Josie3=5 said:

Just had my ultrasound. I'm totally freaked but trying to channel zen. Had an ultrasound and the HR was 105bpm. OB said it could be because it's early (apparently the heart forms at around 6.5-7 weeks? guess who'll be researching this in a minute) or it could be...you know...unhealthy baby. So trying to chill out about it but, let's be honest, I'm really upset. Back next week for a recheck ultrasound and we'll see what happens in the meantime.

I hope everything turns out ok @Josie3=5. How far along did they say you were?

Thanks - me too. They measured EXACTLY what I had predicted - 7 weeks on the nose with an EDD of January 5th. If there's one thing I'm proud of, it's that I'm always on the nose for my EDDs

ceclarlinetlo · May 2016

@josie3=5 FX for you and your little bean! We all rooting for you!

TinaBelcher · May 2016

@Josie3=5 ::hugs:: and FX!!

clichedemorgy · May 2016

First appointment is 5/25! I'm so excited, nervous, and anxious!

mommywesley · May 2016

Had my appointment this morning. Did an ultrasound, but couldn't see baby yet, so going back in 2weeks for another ultrasound

Carly79 · May 2016

My OB's office standard is health history/labs with nurse at 8 weeks and then meet with doctor at 12. Based on previous history, I will most likely have an U/S after the health history which means a meeting with the doctor to review. My appointment is Monday so I'm anxiously awaiting.

canavara · May 2016

@Josie3=5 Awesome that they're going to recheck in a week... hopefully that'll give you some peace of mind. FX!

bp4runner · May 2016

After 2 miscarriages, today was my very first happy ultrasound! Dr says everything looks perfect to far...6 weeks tomorrow! Next ultrasound is next week so we can see the heartbeat

I know we still have several weeks before we can exhale, however, we are still so excited! Dr has started me on progesterone just in case. Fingers crossed for a healthy rainbow baby!

gapeachrn · May 2016

@bp4runner Ahh!! I didn't realize you have had 2 losses, I have too. And you're EDD is one day later than mine. I am swooning.

bp4runner · May 2016

And I'm also in ga @gapeachrn! Super exciting to hear we have had such a similar journey! Keep me posted on your progress

mrskimm09 · May 2016

Sounds like everyone is doing good so far. Thats so great! My first OB appointment was 5/11. He just checked if everything internal was ok and it was. No check for HB since I was only 5 weeks. He didn't want to scare me if he couldn't get anything. He said to get the thyroid levels checked in 3 weeks and u/s at around 10 weeks so we could do the genetic bloodwork too. SO i have an appointment on 5/27 for the bloodwork and first ultrasound is 6/25! I will be 11w6d then. Next OB appointment is 6/8.

Knlj · May 2016

My first appointment is tomorrow and they will be doing an ultrasound so DH is coming. I'll be 8 weeks. We're both excited but I'm so nervous about what we will see

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