I'm doing my GD test on Thursday and they told me to be there at 6:30am at Labcorp! I'm making sure they change gloves this time in front of me and I can't wait in my car. I've been testing with my machine from DS with two year old strips and the number is high so my OBGYN is just having me do the three hour one to start.
@RookieAlert just tell them who you want to see, they'll need the "provider number" through your insurance to give the referral. I'm honestly shocked you need one for an OBGYN. In NY that's the one doctor you DON'T need one for, they can even be your Primary here.
@willashbaby I was surprised too, maybe it varies by state, or insurance provider? I previously had Cigna and they didn’t require this. I know the name of the OB I want referred to but not the provider number, I will have to look that up before my appointment with the PCP on Thursday!
@dancingtreepose there is always an OB on call or in building when the midwives go into the hospital with you for labour too and I feel very comfortable with that because realistically if you go with an OB the nurse does most of the work and they just come in to catch the baby at the end lol whereas a midwife is there for the whole thing! Idk more pros than cons in my area for them!
So I had my ultrasound today, 2 weeks post op- and I am happy to say all is well so far! We could see the yolk sac and the gestational sac is measuring 6 weeks. I am rescheduled in 2 weeks, May 6th for an ~8 week ultrasound to check on baby's growth and (hopefully) find a little heart beating! Also, my ovary that had surgery 2 weeks ago looks great and I have healed up wonderfully
@the_road_to_oz - Sounds like we'll have a similar journey the next 9 months! My OB specializes in women with cardiovascular disease, and I have two cardiologists that I probably need to call to notify and make appointments with. I think I may need to also have a few echos throughout this, and I know that I'll also need a fetal echo at some point during the second trimester. I just had my latest echo done in October to clear me for IVF. At my consultation with my OB almost two years ago she said I'd end up having a lot more appointments than the typical pregnancy, so we'll see how that plays out with COVID.
My first appointment was scheduled for May 12 (I'll be 10 weeks along). But this week I had some spotting which sent me into a panic. I know spotting is usually normal, but after my loss in December I really started to freak out. I called the doctor's office yesterday and left an incoherent message (they weren't open yet) in between sobs. The midwife called me right back and talked me down.
She was able to get me in this Friday afternoon so we can see what's going on, and HOPEFULLY, calm my nerves. My ultrasound will actually be in the radiology unit, not the Women's Center because that had more openings. I'm 7.5 weeks so I'm hoping and praying for a little heartbeat to set my mind at ease.
@dancingtreepose. Oh Lady...fingers crossed for you. I did the same this week myself, so I understand how scary it can be. Hopefully you can relax a little between now and then (crazy difficult I know). Little extra self care! Wishing you the best!
@RookieAlert Wow, that is bizarre that they’re making you go through all that. DH and I have Cigna through our employer, and certain specialists (OBGYN, dermatologists, a couple others) don’t require a referral. Is yours through your job or the marketplace?
We had our first appointment on 4/17. We were approx 7w1d. They did all the history and bloodwork. We get to see our babies again on the 15th. My DH gets to come for now, I'm hoping he can come to all that he wants to as this is our first (& likely only) pregnancy. We are having fraternal twins and hoping for one of both. We wanted 2 kids so we are knocking it out with 1 go.
@dreamscapes_ It is through the Marketplace. We used to have Cigna as well and never needed a referral but switched to marketplace insurance a few months ago when his job status changed, and now we have Florida Blue. I called them and they told me a referral was required first.
Today I did my Televisit with the PCP they assigned me and she gave me the referral to the OB/GYN I wanted, so it all worked out! Just an annoying loophole to jump through first. Now tomorrow I can call the OB to schedule my first appointment with them. I’m not stressing it too much since I know they probably won’t see me for a few weeks anyway (I’m only 4 weeks today) when they can do an initial scan, but I am anxious to get in there! I think waiting for that first ultrasound is the hardest. It’s so hard not to worry in the first few weeks.
Had our first apt today and it went great!! US showed single baby and a strong heartbeat. What a relief! Will go back the end of May for the nuchal translucency and labs. MH was able to call in and he had the most questions... ha.
I’m changing OB/ Gyns this pregnancy to be closer to home when I’m stuck in the hospital for 2 days post c-section. I called yesterday to get an appt and was told that I need a referral also. I’ve literally had the same insurance for 15 years and have never needed one for an Ob/gyn. But oh well. I guess once that gets cleared up I can finally get one scheduled. I know there is no rush really so I’m fine to wait it out.
My first appointment with my doc is May 4th and I'll be 8 weeks at that time. I also scheduled an Intake appointment with midwives for May 12th as I believe I want to go that route but I'm not entirely sure if that will be the best option depending on if I'm a high risk pregnancy or not. My doctors office said they are closed and only take prenatal appointments and baby check ups so grateful I can go in. Not sure they'll do an ultrasound at that time but i would so loveee to see my little one. I had a bit if bleeding a 3 days ago but nothing since. Tried to get in earlier but they said they believe everything is fine....talk about stressful time. Just trying to Trust the lord and the process. Cant wait to hear how all your appointments go!
I had an appointment yesterday for a "peace of mind" ultrasound with radiology. Good news! I saw a healthy normal heartbeat! The radiologist said the heartbeat was 105 beats per minute. She couldn't tell me what that means because it's not her department but I looked it up on my phone and a normal hearbeat for a 6-7 week pregnancy is between 90-110, so that seems pretty good to me.
According to the calendar, I'm 7.5 weeks pregnant but the little peanut was measuring at 6.5 weeks. This makes sense since I ovulated late. The radiologist sent all the images and information to The Women's Center, and a midwife is supposed to call me on Monday to go over the details. I will still have my first official prenatal visit on May 12th. Yay heartbeat!!!
My first appt which I don’t think I will get my u/s is tmw morning. I’ll be 6w1d. She won’t be able to go at this time to any but that’s ok. He’ll need to stay with our 3 and I’ve had to do this alone before. The u/s will kind of suck not having him this but better safe!
My first visit with this OB/GYN Is finally scheduled - they are going to see me at 8 weeks, so 5/21. I knew this was most likely going to be the case, but when they told me DH can’t come with me, it really upset me. I mean, I feel like it’s such an important visit to have support on... that initial ultrasound is a big deal to me! And depending on what you see on it can be a very emotional one! How is everyone else coping with this?
@RookieAlert I'm in the "it is what it is" camp. Mine doesn't normally allow phones but I'm going to ask if I can at least text DH if it's looking good or not.
I just heard from the OB office and get be seen for my intake appt until I’m almost 10 weeks 😳 and I won’t have my first visit with the Dr until almost 11 weeks which will be my first sono. Which I mean I guess that’s ok with me. And my husband is not allowed until the sono appt and that’s the only one he’s allowed at for now.
I will miss him at the first appt, but also I don’t want him wasting his PTO on appointments that he doesn’t need to be at and would much rather him be able to be at other appts.
@RookieAlert I know my DH is definitely bummed out he can’t be there but I’m just trying to stay positive. I will probably take a video of the heartbeat to show him when I get home. I took a video last time when he was there too. I’m not allowing myself to think any other way since it will just do more bad than good for me right now.
@RookieAlert love it was for hugs. My H is staying home with our DD. I’m a little nervous about going without him but there isn’t really anything I/we can do about it. We can FaceTime during the u/s if we want but he won’t be able to go to any of my appointments at this time unless/until they lighten restrictions. I’m hoping by the time we get to the a/s he will be able to go with me.
I got a peek at the baby today, but we are measuring a little behind our expected age (5w5d instead of 6w3d). (I thought that might happen, since I tend to O later than expected. Wasn't tracking this cycle though, since we were NTNP). No heartbeat yet, but everything else looks good. More bloodwork to check betas and another ultrasound next week. They wouldn't let me take pictures and didn't give me any to take home...boo! So Daddy didn't get to see our little potato.
@dobiemom11, I'm sorry you couldn't take pictures for your husband My clinic also has a strict no-photography rule, but wouldn't you think they'd loosen up during times like these?!
Re: Appointment Thread
I'm so thankful!
She was able to get me in this Friday afternoon so we can see what's going on, and HOPEFULLY, calm my nerves. My ultrasound will actually be in the radiology unit, not the Women's Center because that had more openings. I'm 7.5 weeks so I'm hoping and praying for a little heartbeat to set my mind at ease.
Diminished ovarian reserve
BFP: 4/14/2020 EDD: 12/20/2020
Today I did my Televisit with the PCP they assigned me and she gave me the referral to the OB/GYN I wanted, so it all worked out! Just an annoying loophole to jump through first. Now tomorrow I can call the OB to schedule my first appointment with them. I’m not stressing it too much since I know they probably won’t see me for a few weeks anyway (I’m only 4 weeks today) when they can do an initial scan, but I am anxious to get in there! I think waiting for that first ultrasound is the hardest. It’s so hard not to worry in the first few weeks.
My doctors office said they are closed and only take prenatal appointments and baby check ups so grateful I can go in. Not sure they'll do an ultrasound at that time but i would so loveee to see my little one. I had a bit if bleeding a 3 days ago but nothing since. Tried to get in earlier but they said they believe everything is fine....talk about stressful time. Just trying to Trust the lord and the process.
Cant wait to hear how all your appointments go!
According to the calendar, I'm 7.5 weeks pregnant but the little peanut was measuring at 6.5 weeks. This makes sense since I ovulated late. The radiologist sent all the images and information to The Women's Center, and a midwife is supposed to call me on Monday to go over the details. I will still have my first official prenatal visit on May 12th. Yay heartbeat!!!