1st appts/bloodwork/scans?

Eveinshock · March 2018

When are your first appointments?

I called Dr. office and I don't get seen until 3/23 when I will be 8 weeks. I see a lot of posts from people who apparenlty already had bloodwork? I feel like my appt is so far away! Of course I'd probably feel that way if it was tomorrow too but really I just want to know everything is ok. I am almost in denial, it's hard to embrace this until I get some more confirmation everything is going well.

My last pregancy I was leaving the country from weeks 7-10 so they got me in at 6 weeks AND I had an ultrasound that week so I have no idea what is normal.

concreteayngel · March 2018

I also did not (and have never had) early betas drawn. With DS, I wasn’t seen by my OB until 12 weeks. This felt like an eternity, so I looked up free pregnancy clinics that offer earlier ultrasounds. I was able to get a free u/s at 7 weeks that way. AND that particular clinic (Real Choices) hooked me up with free baby gear (car seat, pack n play, diapers, diaper bag, and clothes—all brand new donated items), because I was low income. So that was pretty cool.

oaklandava · March 2018

@Eveinshock
I FEEL THE EXACT SAME WAY! Mine is 3/27. Nothing until then. What the heck.

@concreteayngel
Is there an income requirement for free clinics..? I really just want confirmation of the blood test even. I can wait to see the baby at 8 weeks because it's much more to see then haha

concreteayngel · March 2018

@oaklandava Nope! Just make an appointment.

Be forewarned, some of these places are very Christian-based organizations who try to talk people out of having abortions, etc.

If you go, they will have you take a HPT to confirm, then there will be a short “consultation” where they ask you some stuff “Are you excited about having the baby? Was the baby planned? Do you have any religious affiliations?” As an atheist, it was a little uncomfortable, but mostly painless. The lady was very friendly and not judgemental at all.

After that, you get your u/s! The clinic was very professional looking. New equipment and a big screen monitor. Mine was transvaginal and i got to see the HB and received printed photos. And again, I got all that free stuff from just from putting my name on their donation list. So based on my experience I’d totally recommend it.

pelorunningmama · March 2018

My first appointment is on 3/21. I'll have my first ultrasound then and appt with the doctor. I should be right about 7 weeks.

**TW** I've been getting blood work done because of some repeat bright red bleeding. This never happened in other pregnancies, so my doctor wanted numbers. I've never had an appointment before 7 or 8 weeks with DS or DD.

ashkee05 · March 2018

I’m not doing early blood work. Just got my positive tests and they scheduled me for March 29 when I’ll be 8 weeks. I did have blood work with my first two though but I’m too busy and tired to go this time. I’ll just wait for my appointment

lifesabeach85 · March 2018

I had my first with DD at 7w, no b/w. This time I had hcg and progesterone drawn at 5w, and since everything looked good they scheduled an u/s for 7w again.

pink_polkadots · March 2018

My OB is always 9 weeks for first appt and sonogram. My appointment isn’t until april 10. Seems forever away.

aztecash · March 2018

My OB tries to schedule first appointments at 8 weeks. With DS, the first opening they had was at about 9.5 weeks. It seemed like that first appointment would never come. This time around I'm going through a fertility center and I'm on all sorts of meds, so I feel like I'm constantly having appointments to track and monitor everything. I go in for my first u/s tomorrow (6w4d) and hopefully graduate to my OB soon.

CopperBoom86 · March 2018

I have my first appointment on 03/16. I'll be 7 weeks. I think they try and wait a bit to have a better chance of seeing/hearing the heartbeat.

mockingjay1 · March 2018

I don't have mine set up yet, but I assume it will be between 6-7 weeks. *TW I have a history of two miscarriages and infertility /TW* so I've always had betas and early ultrasounds. After my second beta they will tell me when to schedule an ultrasound.

ETA: With my beta results back my u/s is scheduled for 3/21.

wamam027 · March 2018

We used fertility medication to get pregnant with this baby so that's why I've already had boat loads of bloodwork done so early on. My first ultrasound is on 3/19 at 7 weeks with my reproductive endocrinologist and if all goes well with that, then I'll be able to see an ob. With my last pregnancy I didn't have any early bloodwork or tests and had to wait until 8 weeks for my first set of bloodwork and all so I think that's pretty standard?

erinmarie86 · March 2018

Mine is scheduled for April 4th...i had originally scheduled my annual exam then so they just switched it to a "confirmation" appointment. I believe i'll get an ultrasound done because she did one at every visit last go around (though i didn't see her for my "confirmation" of my last one)...so more waiting and hoping everything goes well. I think after that appointment i'll be a little more at ease...

amama3 · March 2018

My first OB appt is March 12th, I should be a day before 7wks along. @aztecash so you are actually due at the end of October too??

aztecash · March 2018

@Baby3oo yep, October 27th, technically. DS was due end of Nov, but didn't decide to grace us with his presence until well into Dec. Pretty sure this one will do the same. Also, it sucks to be at the end of the month because you miss contributing to all the fun discussions.

amama3 · March 2018

Aww, ok @aztecash I think my due date is October 30th or 31st, won't know for sure until Monday. I had my DD 4days early on Christmas Eve so curious to find out if this baby will be born on time, could definitely be either month tho (:

babyfeverbeliever · March 2018

Hi Ladies,

My first US is 3/14 which will be 6 weeks and I have had my blood drawn twice, but this is because I had some trouble getting pregnant and this was my first BFP. After I got my BFP on the HPT, my doctor wanted a blook test right away to confirm. My HCG was 154. I had another test 2 days later to confirm it was doubling, and it was up to 450. I have my six week US and then an 8 week US then should be released to my regular doctor.

The waiting is driving me nuts!!

luckymamaof5 · March 2018

My first appointment is April 2nd which is odd because I’ll already be 9w 1d so I was a bit confused about it. I guess we will see what happened when they call for me to answer questions hoping they move it up.

sarcaztic1016 · March 2018

I had my first appt yesterday at barely 4 weeks PG and they drew blood for my first beta number and I will go in again tomorrow for a repeat beta before scheduling a very early ultrasound.

**TW** I have a history of repeat loss, infertility, and ectopic pregnancy so its important to see my beta numbers double appropriately and also important to see that the baby is located in my uterus. **END TW**

Most people who are getting early blood work or ultrasounds done have similar situations.

Eveinshock · March 2018

Ok I will take it as a GOOD sign that I don't need to get in there and tested ASAP.

-TW-

Although, I did have a loss my first pregnancy. I went in for a 2nd u/s at 11 weeks and baby had not grown. So this adds to my anxiety about this wait. I was hoping that would lead them to see me earlier. Maybe I should call the nurse to question it? I was scheduled just by calling the receptionist and she gave me the generic 8-10 week appt.

sarcaztic1016 · March 2018

@Eveinshock I am all for advocating for yourself and the care you believe you deserve. You can always call your OB and leave a message with your concerns and see if they will do betas.

blovemama · March 2018

I had betas done on Monday. They were low based on LMP (even though I told her I knew O ovulated a week late), so I had repeat done today. If all goes well, I’ll have my first u/s at about 8 weeks. TW-i found out at my last 8 wk scan that the pregnancy wasn’t viable, so I am extra anxious. Tw.

offtoneverland · March 2018

@blovemama Any update? Sorry if I missed it somewhere. Hoping for good news for you!

runningmom5 · March 2018

I have my first appt on 3/27. I will only be about 6 weeks but because I had a chemical last month they are bringing me in a bit sooner. The woman at my doctor's office who I spoke to on the phone seemed somewhat shocked that I could be pregnant again. From what I have read it is not that uncommon. Anyone experience similar situation?

brennag2518 · March 2018

I went in last week at 4 weeks for my first blood draw and go back Monday for my second. I always have low progesterone so I get blood work early (on progesterone again this time

purelex · March 2018

brennag2518 said:

I went in last week at 4 weeks for my first blood draw and go back Monday for my second. I always have low progesterone so I get blood work early (on progesterone again this time

Same here. They said my levels look fine right now (16.9 @ 4 weeks), though, and I could take the supplements if I wanted because it wouldn't cause any harm.

In any case, my actual first appointment is at 8 weeks, too. This last one was for the pregnancy confirmation and to get the progesterone RX.

TW -- my first 2 pregnancies were both lost right around 7-8 weeks but no one ever checked my progesterone levels. My third PG was successful after that doctor started me on progesterone suppositories but she also didn't do progesterone labs for me. So, I am not convinced that my levels just don't tank somewhere between 5 and 6 weeks. I also have other low progesterone symptoms (short LP being one) so supplements, here I come!

marfi236 · March 2018

Because I am an IVF patient, I have loads of appointments! My first pregnancy appointment was today for a beta test! Level at 10dp5dt was 101! I'll be going back next Monday for a followup to make sure that the levels are increasing as expected!

lurvleybunchococonuts · March 2018

1st beta tomorrow and the 2nd is Thursday. I've been having some spotting and took letrozole to get this LO so I assume that's why they're confirming. Not sure when 1st appt will be yet... Presumably after the beta results? Such a whirlwind I feel like I have no clue what I'm doing especially since my doctor is currently on maternity leave.

Thscary · March 2018

My ultrasound is April 9th at 9 weeks. Oddly they didn’t order blood work to confirm

purelex · March 2018

@thscary I guess they figure most people know how to POAS these days, haha

lurvleybunchococonuts · March 2018

@purelax there is reason to check blood hcg vs just going "ok positive hpt means you're ku"

Knottie18342975 · March 2018

Just curious...your embryos were lost in a malfunction? Are you apart of the PFC issue? If so, I am so sorry.

therealfrizzle · March 2018

I just got my appointment scheduled, FINALLY!! Going in on the 30th, they were thinking early April but worked with me since I'm already off that day. She said I'll have a U/S, blood work, urine test, and pap smear. I might try to go to my in laws' church's pregnancy center to get an earlier U/S because I've been super antsy.

thebobloblaw · March 2018

Made my first appointment finally, but it’s not til April 9th! That feels like years away, lol. It’ll be the whole works though... urine, blood, ultrasound and consult.

Its been awhile since I’ve done this... are all ultrasounds vaginal until your so far along? I can’t remember!

KristoKekerooni · March 2018

@lurvleybunchococonuts , did I miss your beta update?

luvisgr8 · March 2018

I had beta tests the first week and half due to multiple miscarriages and being high risk. I’ll have an ultrasound 3/21 to confirm viability. It would have been done this week but I’m on vacation.

lurvleybunchococonuts · March 2018

@KristoKekerooni just posted it!! We were in NJ when I got my bfp so just had it drawn this am

Eveinshock · March 2018

thebobloblaw said:

Its been awhile since I’ve done this... are all ultrasounds vaginal until your so far along? I can’t remember!

Never had a vaginal and I have had 2 ultrasounds at 6 weeks. And I am chunky.

KristoKekerooni · March 2018

So thrilled for you, friend! @lurvleybunchococonuts

middleschoolmommy · March 2018

I had an appointment today. They can't tell how far along I am since I have pcos and irregular cycles. I'm thinking I'm 5 weeks, but the nurse practitioner said my uterus felt larger than 5 weeks. They drew blood to check HCG level and will most likely have me in for an ultrasound tomorrow or Thursday!

marfi236 · March 2018

@Knottie18342975 I think this was directed at me? Nope, not the PFC issue. I was affected by the embryo storage tank malfunction at University Hospitals in Cleveland, OH.

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