That's very strange that a doctor would say that. You're right that it doesn't make sense- 1 week pregnant means 1 week after your last period, which is a week before you even ovulate, so you can't really be pregnant at that point. So you may be 4 weeks (when was your last period?), in which case you might not see anything on an ultrasound yet
I would say the doctor meant 3 weeks. One week pregnant would be 1 week after the sperm and egg meet and right after implantation which is counted as week 3 because they go off of LMP.
Sorry, but you test positive and go to the HOSPITAL for blood work - and we wonder why our ERs are backed up for people who truly need it
That would be a great thing to call your doctor and get an appt. if you don't have a doctor the the public health center and they would help get you situated.
@harpseal135 is it really necessary for someone to have to say” No negative comments” on their post? I kind of thought that that would come with the territory of announcing that I’m pregnant. I went to the hospital because I was worried about the mild cramping and the spotting. I wanted to be sure that everything was fine and then I was indeed pregnant and didn’t have a tubal pregnancy.
You are quoted as saying "I went to the hospital today to get a blood test to confirm."
Sorry, but even if you knew you were pregnant slight cramping and spotting doesn't mean running to the ER. It is a reason to give your doctors office a call and talk to the nurses line. Sorry, but not sorry - this is one reason why ERs are overwhelmed.
@harpseal135 is it really necessary for someone to have to say” No negative comments” on their post? I kind of thought that that would come with the territory of announcing that I’m pregnant. I went to the hospital because I was worried about the mild cramping and the spotting. I wanted to be sure that everything was fine and then I was indeed pregnant and didn’t have a tubal pregnancy.
You posted on a public forum. You don’t get to dictate how anyone responds to your post. Just so you know, it is absolutely ridiculous to go to the hospital to confirm your pregnancy.
@harpseal135 my husband works at the ER and he has told me people come in just to take a pregnancy test. What a waste of resources. Not to mention the most expensive pregnancy test anyone will ever take.
@samann1991, unfortunately, there are at least a few people who consistently comment on these posts who are also consistently negative or sound like they are above others. I hope that most learn to ignore their snide remarks and you do not take it too personally. The same information could be communicated in a polite and educational manner without making others feel bad.
Best of luck in your pregnancy! I do find the birth month boards to be much more helpful and friendly.
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That would be a great thing to call your doctor and get an appt. if you don't have a doctor the the public health center and they would help get you situated.
Yeah 1 week pregnant probably meant 4 weeks.
You are quoted as saying "I went to the hospital today to get a blood test to confirm."
Sorry, but even if you knew you were pregnant slight cramping and spotting doesn't mean running to the ER. It is a reason to give your doctors office a call and talk to the nurses line. Sorry, but not sorry - this is one reason why ERs are overwhelmed.
Best of luck in your pregnancy! I do find the birth month boards to be much more helpful and friendly.