Appointments thread - January

BigBadWolf12 · January 2019

Didn't see one of these started yet.... update us here!

BigBadWolf12 · January 2019

Midwife check was good. Blood sugar, hemoglobin, weight, and blood pressure were all very good.

Next stop: anatomy scan in March! (And boy, I can't wait.....that will be the first time we see/hear baby)

And then after that I will see the midwife more regularly for fundal height, heartbeat, + same as today (sugar, hemoglobin, weight, BP)

wanderlustsoul · January 2019

Had a meeting today with our midwife. She checked my glucose and haemoglobin. Both are great. Blood pressure as usual is on the lower end so she said maybe just eat a bit more salt since it tends to be even lower in 1st tri than normal.

Our next appointment is on Jan 31 at 10 weeks. We will get another ultrasound and do the full intake meeting. We will also do any testing. We have to decide between the Dutch NIPT, which costs €175 or the American NIPT, which costs €475. I’m leaning towards the American one but it is so expensive. This would be covered at home so that hurts a bit more too. If we do the American one though, we will find out the sex of the baby! So that’s cool.

purplg8r · January 2019

I had my first ultrasound today. Baby is measuring 6w6d (1 day ahead) and heart rate was 128! Next ultrasound is next Wednesday

Twinkiedoll · January 2019

Had my second u/s to confirm due date today. Still 8/11 so that hasn't changed. We could see the heartbeat, but did not measure it. We have a genetic counseling appointment at the end of the month because I'm AMA.

mrosek91 · January 2019

Went for my first appointment today, and was super underwhelming. Didn't realize I accidentally scheduled a pregnancy confirmation appointment instead of a real first appointment. Didn't need the confirm because my endocrinologist already did that. So that means I still got to wait a week and half for my first sono and an official EDD.

wabash15 · January 2019

Had my first US, just one and measuring ahead so the MW and I compromised on my EDD which is now 8/15

WinchesterGirl · January 2019

Tomorrow is the day. First appointment! I am having so much anxiety about the first ultrasound. I am dying to see LO, but terrified of getting bad news. I feel like I'm holding my breath until we see a heartbeat.

ash0625 · January 2019

I was coming here to post almost exactly what you said, @WinchesterGirl. First appointment is tomorrow over lunch. I'm so nervous that every time I think about it I get sweaty.

WinchesterGirl · January 2019

@ash0625 We will get through it! I'm trying so hard to stay positive and just put it out of my mind otherwise. It's so, so hard though.

jmesue1030 · January 2019

@WinchesterGirl @ash0625 me three!!! First appointment is Friday morning and I’m equal parts excited and terrified. PGAL sucks.

jmesue1030 · January 2019

I should restate that. The anxiety of PGAL sucks. Conceiving again is a wonderful blessing.

mwmiller4 · January 2019

Good luck tomorrow @WinchesterGirl and @ash0625 and on Friday @jmesue1030. I have everything crossed for you!

AFM, I had my 3rd ultrasound at the RE. Embryo measuring 7w0d and heart rate was 127. Just waiting to see if they release me or I can squeeze another appointment in next week—my first Ob appointment is finally scheduled for 1/21

deecherise · January 2019

First OB appointment is on Friday too. IDK if they'll check for a heartbeat with a Doppler or not, but I'm nervous. Should I ask all of my birth plan questions (e.g. delayed cord clamping, freedom of movement during labor, etc) or just kind of get a feel for how she operates?

WinchesterGirl · January 2019

@deecherise it's unusual for them to try doppler that early, just because LO is so small they can just not find them at times, which then freaks out mama. I think they start doppler consistently after 12/14 weeks.

hillaryo14 · January 2019

I had an appt today, with a sonogram. Baby is measuring right on track with a heartbeat of 170bpm. EDD is either 8/5 based on LMP or 8/6 based on measurements. I'm hoping for the 6th, which is my mom's birthday!

EmilyA724 · January 2019

@deecherise my OB does a transvaginal to get a look at LO, check for HB, and EDD. You can certainly ask your questions to make sure the OB is a good fit for you. Your requests seem pretty "easy" (I did delayed clamping with my first without issue and was able to move until the epidural), so you should be fine. Good luck!

sesameseed19 · January 2019

It brings me an odd sense of comfort to know other mamas are just as anxious about their appointments.

My 2nd u/s is tomorrow at 7 weeks. I'm nervous because at my first, we could only see a gestation sac measuring 5 weeks, which was a week and a handful of days behind calculations according to my lmp. Levels were rising accordingly from my 1st blood draw and late ovulation makes sense, so I know I shouldn't be so nervous, but my anxiety has me feeling otherwise.

BigBadWolf12 · January 2019

They don't do doppler until 24 weeks here

then they do it every appointment.

But..... we also just don't get a lot of 1st half of pregnancy appointments in general.
1) registration at 6-10 weeks, paperwork and health forms only,
2) blood work and extra screening tests if you want to pay for them 10-12 weeks
3) anatomy scan 18-20 weeks
4) regular monthly appointments from 24 weeks until 36 when it goes to every other week.

They offered a 16-20 week appointment "to talk" but said there would be no additional check on baby - doppler or scan, so I declined.

ash0625 · January 2019

Whew. Had a great appointment today. Measuring at 7+5 which is right on time and saw a tiny heartbeat. Will get another scan at 12 weeks and hopefully start to relax.

jmesue1030 · January 2019

@ash0625 yay!!! I was checking this thread specifically to see if you and @WinchesterGirl had posted! Congrats on a good appointment! Mine is tomorrow and I’m so flipping nervous.

ash0625 · January 2019

@jmesue1030 Thank you! I'll be thinking of you until then. I totally get the anxiety.

WinchesterGirl · January 2019

Appointment went great today! Baby healthy & measuring right on time with a HB of 158. We saw the same doc who delivered my DS, so it was great to catch up with her. I felt like I just had a huge sigh of relief when we saw that little heartbeat.

lilmamabebe3 · January 2019

I am so happy for the happy updates today!! I had a few losses between my two boys and then an awful pregnancy with my youngest and when he was born, I just cried and cried and said over and over again, “He’s here! He’s here!” There is no feeling like holding your baby, especially your rainbow baby, and now I’m crying!! So happy for you ladies!

my first appointment is the 14th and as horrible as HG is, I kind of feel like it’s my payment for a take home baby. I was never sick with my losses and I know that’s kind of twisted but when I feel at the end of my rope, I just think at least I’m still pregnant. I have a lot less anxiety this pregnancy than I did with DS2 because of it. I had HG with both boys but I don’t remember it ever being this bad. That could be my rose tinted glasses talking though.

nimo-ad · January 2019

I'm so happy that all you ladies have had great appointments, hoping for the same for everyone else too ❤️
Had my first US today also, pleasantly surprised to find out they're twins.. 9w/6d with HB 172 and 9w/3d with HB 170.. we'll be seeing the OB on Monday.. this will be quite a ride

jmesue1030 · January 2019

Had our first US today. Baby looked good, measuring 6w 6d instead of 7w 4d but doc didn’t think that difference was significant enough to worry. There was a blood clot seen on the US, (I haven’t had any bleeding or spotting). Apparently it’s called subchorionic hematoma and increases risk of MC. We will go back in 2 weeks to monitor the clot and check on baby. So it wasn’t the worst case scenario but definitely not feeling the relief I was hoping for. Anyone with experience with subchorionic hematoma during the first tri?

Amdogger82 · January 2019

@jmesue1030 I had one with my last pregnancy. I had some bright red bleeding around 8 weeks that was scary. I had to take it easy--no running or sex-- for the rest of the first tri, but the SCH resolved itself by the second tri. It is nerve wracking, but I think the majority of people have a positive outcome.

jmesue1030 · January 2019

@amdogger82 thanks for sharing that. I haven’t had any bleeding or spotting so I’m taking that as a good sign. From what I’ve read it does seem like most people go on to have healthy, normal pregnancies. I’m just feeling worried right now... I was really hoping this appointment would ease my anxiety, not add to it.

heml · January 2019

@jmesue1030 Sending you positive thoughts! I know you can’t help but worry until going back but hopefully these next two weeks go by quickly

BigBadWolf12 · January 2019

Got my form in the mail today for my anatomy scan

i was amazed they scheduled it so quickly (my midwife just put in the request on Wednesday). I'll be 19+1 - March 11. Can't wait to see my baby for the first time

Lotus_2008 · January 2019

Had my initial OB appointment today. Baby's measuring right on track at 8w/5d and HR 173! I was pleasantly surprised to find out that my OB's office doesn't consider you AMA until 36 years. I'm 35, so now I don't feel quite so ancient! ;-)

deecherise · January 2019

Met my OB for the first time time today! I like her, she was all business and seems like she knows what she's doing. As an added bonus, she agreed with my birth plan and made sure to inform me about the low intervention suites available at the Women's and Children's hospital here.

They had a Doppler laid out when I walked in, but when the nurse realized I'm only 9+4, they put it away 😭 Totally reasonable of them, I just really wanted to try for the heartbeat. My vitals were all good, so all that's left is the first u/s on Tuesday, where they'll also be taking blood for NIPT.

deecherise · January 2019

Update: Had the first ultrasound and the tech said everything looked perfect!! They didn't draw for NIPT today, but they will when they do first trimester screening in a few weeks (January 22nd).

zamoraspin · January 2019

@deecherise That's awesome!

kristinamarie10 · January 2019

Just had the first appointment yesterday. We did an US and measuring spot on my edd of August 17th. Heart beat was 160.
My blood pressure was great which was awesome for me. I've had high bp for years so I'm relieved. My doctor did mention a test that I can do in two weeks when I come back for blood work. It's a down syndrome test, but he said it tells gender too so I got a light excited. My mother and MIL got excited and posted the US to facebook so everyone knows now. I'm just glad I didn't have to haha

Beauxbaton · January 2019

First appointment was today. Baby is measuring great! Strong heartbeat. OB wants me to stop taking my plaquenil if I can. He said if it is unbearable then then I can go back on it. He also did labs. 11 vials of blood. ELEVEN. that is more than I have ever had drawn at one time. And I've had a ton of blood draws in my life.

mrosek91 · January 2019

@Beauxbaton my record is 13 vials, it was when I was 11 and they were trying to diagnosis my Hashimotos. The next time I came in the phlebotomist told me that she started using me as a story for the adults who were giving her a hard time.

Beauxbaton · January 2019

@mrosek91 I've gone through 3 pregnancies, graves disease diagnosis, and diagnosing of an autoimmune disorder. Still have never made it to more than 6 at a time. However while doing the autoimmune stuff I have 6 drawn one day and then 7 done about a week later or so. And I don't actually remember how many were drawn when getting diagnosed with GravesG because that was like 13 years ago lol. My husband would have been passed TF out.

denma2015 · January 2019

Just got got done with 8 week appointment! Baby is right on track with a beautiful HR of 162. We even got to hear the heartbeat. Starting to feel excited about this new little life.

sourlemon · January 2019

My Dr just called me and said I had a UTI or possible kidney infection. Ugh. Last pregnancy I ended up in the hospital at 30 weeks for a kidney infection. I was hoping to avoid extra complications this time but I guess not.

WinchesterGirl · January 2019

@sourlemon That sucks! Hopefully they caught it early this time.

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