Sorry, onesweetworld. Is this just supposed to be an intake appt, then? I didn't get an u/s at my first appointment because it was too early-my practice won't until 8 weeks- but I've heard of people with more complications in their history getting one earlier. Sorry if you have a siggy but I'm mobile- how far along are you again?
I'm 7 weeks ish. Apparently it is just an intake appointment
financialdiva coffee smell was one of my first big issues with my first. I love the smell of coffee but it changed when pregnant. So awful when you're stuck with it all day!
Post by gingerspice2 on Aug 30, 2016 10:34:06 GMT -5
I hate, but understand, how different practices operate with pregnancies. With DD I was at a large teaching hospital practice. My first anything was a phone call with a nurse at 9W and then at 10W an in-person appointment. They did not do a dating US and unless you opted in for the genetic testing around 13W (which I most definitely did), your first US was not until the anatomy scan.
I decided to switch hospitals and practices this pregnancy for geographical reasons, and they do a dating US at 7W, intake at 9W, and anatomy scan at 18 weeks. They do not do genetic testing unless something predisposed you and it was a concern. I had the dating US which showed everything was on track and great, and have no problem now waiting until the anatomy scan.
TTMA sleeping/pregnancy pillows. I didn't use/need one with DD, but right now I am just constantly feeling like I cannot get comfortable at night. Tips or tricks?
I hate, but understand, how different practices operate with pregnancies. With DD I was at a large teaching hospital practice. My first anything was a phone call with a nurse at 9W and then at 10W an in-person appointment. They did not do a dating US and unless you opted in for the genetic testing around 13W (which I most definitely did), your first US was not until the anatomy scan.
I decided to switch hospitals and practices this pregnancy for geographical reasons, and they do a dating US at 7W, intake at 9W, and anatomy scan at 18 weeks. They do not do genetic testing unless something predisposed you and it was a concern. I had the dating US which showed everything was on track and great, and have no problem now waiting until the anatomy scan.
SHOW US OUR BABIES AS SOON AS HUMANLY POSSIBLE.
So, my practice does a dating ultrasound at 8ish weeks and anatomy scan at 20ish weeks. They asked if I wanted any genetic testing, which I said probably not to due to my age/health. If I change my mind and say yes, I could get another ultrasound in there? I probably need to ask my insurance provider this, but since that's elective would that be 100% out of pocket or could that apply towards my deductible? Because even though I am not worried, if it would apply to my deductible and I get an additional ultrasound, sure you can do the genetic testing...
That's exactly why I did the genetic testing with my first, cause I wanted that ultrasound! I had no prior reasons with my health for concerns so it was elective and my ins covered it.. Obviously all are different.
Just a heads up though... It can mess with your head! we did have a 1 in 20 chance of a generic problem after that test. I cried for 3 days straight and didn't leave my couch. They offered the maternity21 thing or an amino... I Declined both. But had follow up bloodwork at 16 wks that changed our chances to 1 in 110. Still not great but better.
Our son came out with no problems. That 3 days of crying could not have been healthy for either of us... So Ive told myself over the years that I will not do testing again!
..... But here I sit. Anxious for that ultrasound. But I think I'll be prepared this time.
I hate, but understand, how different practices operate with pregnancies. With DD I was at a large teaching hospital practice. My first anything was a phone call with a nurse at 9W and then at 10W an in-person appointment. They did not do a dating US and unless you opted in for the genetic testing around 13W (which I most definitely did), your first US was not until the anatomy scan.
I decided to switch hospitals and practices this pregnancy for geographical reasons, and they do a dating US at 7W, intake at 9W, and anatomy scan at 18 weeks. They do not do genetic testing unless something predisposed you and it was a concern. I had the dating US which showed everything was on track and great, and have no problem now waiting until the anatomy scan.
SHOW US OUR BABIES AS SOON AS HUMANLY POSSIBLE.
So, my practice does a dating ultrasound at 8ish weeks and anatomy scan at 20ish weeks. They asked if I wanted any genetic testing, which I said probably not to due to my age/health. If I change my mind and say yes, I could get another ultrasound in there? I probably need to ask my insurance provider this, but since that's elective would that be 100% out of pocket or could that apply towards my deductible? Because even though I am not worried, if it would apply to my deductible and I get an additional ultrasound, sure you can do the genetic testing...
Not necessarily- not all testing involves an ultrasound. Mine didn't. My first ultrasound was at the anatomy scan (which is normal to be the first) and then I had a second due to some issues found at the A/S.
My ultrasounds and testing went against my deductible and not all things were covered. I had to pay coinsurance once my deductible was met (my RPL testing had me meeting my deductible). What sucks is you may be hit with this year's deductible and next year's, depending on when you meet it and your insurance company's policy (certain ones would roll over the fact that you met your deductible if you finally met it in December).
ETA: my testing was two blood draws only. They took those results and compared them to the results of my A/S, which was done at 18 weeks
That's exactly why I did the genetic testing with my first, cause I wanted that ultrasound! I had no prior reasons with my health for concerns so it was elective and my ins covered it.. Obviously all are different.
Just a heads up though... It can mess with your head! we did have a 1 in 20 chance of a generic problem after that test. I cried for 3 days straight and didn't leave my couch. They offered the maternity21 thing or an amino... I Declined both. But had follow up bloodwork at 16 wks that changed our chances to 1 in 110. Still not great but better.
Our son came out with no problems. That 3 days of crying could not have been healthy for either of us... So Ive told myself over the years that I will not do testing again!
..... But here I sit. Anxious for that ultrasound. But I think I'll be prepared this time.
I can relate. At my anatomy scan with DS, they expressed concern that part of his brain may not be developing correctly. I was completely devastated. It was right around Christmas, and I had to wait almost two weeks to do a followup scan. I was such a mess, and it couldn't have been good for either of us. Of course, the followup scan revealed that his brain was developing right on track. He simply wasn't positioned very well to get accurate "pictures" the first time around.
I don't trust myself to keep it under control any better this time, so I will most likely opt out of the genetic testing.
Post by seadragon2013 on Aug 30, 2016 13:21:28 GMT -5
I had my intake today and they just did blood work and a pap. They did schedule me for a dating sonogram at the end of next week, since I'm fairly sure I O'd late.
Post by seadragon2013 on Aug 30, 2016 13:32:37 GMT -5
My midwife last pregnancy did an early sonogram for us. We thought we were at 7 weeks, but it turned out that I had O'd very late and gotten a bfp very early. Midwife thought blob was a blighted ovum. We had to wait 10 days for another sonogram, plus blood work (which didn't actually double) expecting the worse. Thank goodness embryonic DS was just two weeks younger than we expected.
tl;dr I'd rather have a slightly later sonogram than an earlier one during first tri. But don't make me wait till 2nd tri to see the baby!
I had my intake today and they just did blood work and a pap. They did schedule me for a dating sonogram at the end of next week, since I'm fairly sure I O'd late.
I wanna see my baby!!!
I asked everyone and their mother if I could have a dating ultrasound today. They said they could do tomorrow so I'm going back tomorrow
Yikes hpnegirl. Could you wash the diapers somewhere else until you move?
We're taking them to a family member's this weekend so i can strip and bleach but it's a 2 hour drive each way. I don't trust the local laundry mats since I'd have to go into downtown which I tend to avoid if I'm not at work lol
Post by onesweetworld on Aug 30, 2016 13:41:00 GMT -5
So they did nothing at my appointment other than a confirmation pregnancy test. We signed some paperwork and I got a slip for blood work. I pushed and pushed until they said I could have a dating ultrasound tomorrow morning
I had my intake today and they just did blood work and a pap. They did schedule me for a dating sonogram at the end of next week, since I'm fairly sure I O'd late.
I wanna see my baby!!!
I'll skip the ultrasound if I can avoid a pap. I had one last October and just had my annual in July. A whole bunch of nope to doing all that again this soon. Nope
I had my intake today and they just did blood work and a pap. They did schedule me for a dating sonogram at the end of next week, since I'm fairly sure I O'd late.
I wanna see my baby!!!
I'll skip the ultrasound if I can avoid a pap. I had one last October and just had my annual in July. A whole bunch of nope to doing all that again this soon. Nope
Yeah, I had one last year, but with a different provider.
I hate the pap. Hopefully I don't have to get another for years.
TTMA sleeping/pregnancy pillows. I didn't use/need one with DD, but right now I am just constantly feeling like I cannot get comfortable at night. Tips or tricks?
I've only used it one night and it's not bad. My only issue is that it is hard to get out of in the MOTN to use the bathroom. It's huge!
I have this one. IT IS AMAZING. I love it because you can switch sides throughout the night and don't have to fiddle with adjusting it. It is hard to get out of bed but it is always hard to get out of bed when you get into the 2nd/3rd tri.
Post by ThankfulSnail on Aug 30, 2016 16:07:21 GMT -5
I felt like for every little bit my bump grew last pregnancy, my butt grew equally. I hope I don't carry this baby the same way because that made sideways pictures very embarrassing.
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