First pregnancy here! Wondering at what week you have your first prenatal appointment. At first outreach, my doctor recommended at 11 weeks but I insisted on going earlier since I’m anxious to hear any updates and to make sure it’s a right fit because it’s a new OB. They said any earlier than 8 weeks wouldn’t make sense. Unfortunately that makes it post Christmas and I don’t want to share the news until at least after our first visit. Thanks!
Re: When is your first OB appointment?
Baby number 5 here. It’s pretty common to not be seen before 8 weeks. They typically have you wait to account for late implantation and to be sure they can see something. My first appointment is 12/22 and that will be 7ish weeks. I have had multiple losses and that is more so the reason I’m headed in early.
Pregnancy is exciting to share even post Christmas. You’ll find the right moment. I always prefer not to share on holidays when the focus should not just be on us. Good luck and try to keep yourself busy and active with things you enjoy; that helps pass the time.
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@onlygooddays08 yea the range can be so wide, I wouldn't know either but I guess if it keeps going up that's a good thing. It's supposed to double daily or something.
@becks105 you can get a bottle of alcohol removed wine. That's what I did for Thanksgiving. I filled my glass before anyone could notice and sipped it through dinner. No one (except my husband) was the wiser.
@returning_bump_memberI'm a little worried my appointment will be to early to see much (I'll be 6w2d). But I'm not gonna cancel now! The internet says I should be able to see the heartbeat. Fingers crossed. **Tw** last time I went I was surprised to see I had miscarried, there was nothing to see on the ultrasound.**
My appointment has seemed like a decade away, but we have NY this weekend, come back on Monday then ultrasound Tuesday! Hopefully that’ll make things fly by. One week