Doctor's Appointments?

[noodles84]

So have you or when will you be calling your Dr. to schedule your first appointment? I am calling today with hopes of getting a beta done. My tests have been a faint line all week and seem a bit odd. I am sure they will think I am nuts.

[shoogars]

I got my first blood draw yesterday, but I have a history of CP's, and will go back on Tuesday. After that I will hopefully have an appointment at 8 weeks.

[shoogars]

I agree with kelltothekell they have seen crazy, and it's not you they usually have tomes set aside just for blood draws and my office has always been happy to accommodate.

[peaseblossom55]

I had a blood draw yesterday with my RE to confirm HGC and progesterone levels, I have two more next week one on Monday and another on Thursday. After that they said they would schedule the first ultrasound.

[noodles84]

They are having me come in May 5th but will do a dating ultrasound. It's a new office for me so I am interested to try it out. I did get the CB digital to turn positive today so that is something. Have never taken a baby along to my OB appointments with me either so that will be...new.

[Lollipop]

I called yesterday after I got the BFP. I have an appointment next week so they can send me for blood work, and possibly a dating U/S. After that I'll schedule my first prenatal with my GP (she does pregnancy up until 30 weeks or so). And that will be scheduled for 8 weeks. If I was more certain about how far along I currently am, I wouldn't see a doctor at all until 8 weeks, unless there was something wrong.

[ashley1106]

I'm had an appointment scheduled for Tuesday this week for my yearly physical. So when I called to schedule this, they just told me they'd do it all tomorrow! Yay! I can't wait to get this confirmed.

[luthien]

I can schedule through ZocDoc with my OB/GYN, so after lots of hugging and dancing around the house I just went on and scheduled it through there. May 22nd, I'll be 7 weeks. I really don't want to wait that long.

[Lollipop]

Apr 28, 2015 8:00:44 GMT -5 luthien said:

I can schedule through ZocDoc with my OB/GYN, so after lots of hugging and dancing around the house I just went on and scheduled it through there. May 22nd, I'll be 7 weeks. I really don't want to wait that long.

That's pretty typical. Most doc's won't schedule a prenatal until then, unless you have a history of issues.

[luthien]

Apr 28, 2015 10:07:55 GMT -5 Lollipop said:

Apr 28, 2015 8:00:44 GMT -5 luthien said:

I can schedule through ZocDoc with my OB/GYN, so after lots of hugging and dancing around the house I just went on and scheduled it through there. May 22nd, I'll be 7 weeks. I really don't want to wait that long.

That's pretty typical. Most doc's won't schedule a prenatal until then, unless you have a history of issues.

Thanks - guess I'll just have to wait it out... Boo.

[ashley1106]

I have my first appointment today! I'm really nervous!

[rlpointer86]

I think I'm unusual because I'm going through an RE. I had my betas drawn yesterday. I go back tomorrow and again Friday. Then I'll have an ultrasound around 6 weeks if everything is going well. Then I'll be with them being monitored until they release me back to my OB later and I'll go back to normal appointments.

[Lollipop]

Apr 28, 2015 21:05:58 GMT -5 rlpointer86 said:

I think I'm unusual because I'm going through an RE. I had my betas drawn yesterday. I go back tomorrow and again Friday. Then I'll have an ultrasound around 6 weeks if everything is going well. Then I'll be with them being monitored until they release me back to my OB later and I'll go back to normal appointments.

Yes, it is different when you are going through and RE, or have a history of problems in pregnancy.

[peaseblossom55]

Apr 28, 2015 21:05:58 GMT -5 rlpointer86 said:

I think I'm unusual because I'm going through an RE. I had my betas drawn yesterday. I go back tomorrow and again Friday. Then I'll have an ultrasound around 6 weeks if everything is going well. Then I'll be with them being monitored until they release me back to my OB later and I'll go back to normal appointments.

The same for me I have another blood draw on Thursday and if all looks good for betas they schedule an ultrasound, not sure when they release me to my OB.. my guess is after 12 weeks.

[peaseblossom55]

Apr 28, 2015 13:25:42 GMT -5 ashley1106 said:

I have my first appointment today! I'm really nervous!

How did everything go?

[ashley1106]

it went good! Nothing too exciting. I had to go in for my yearly physical so tey just confirmed my preach, met with my doctor, and talked prenatal care and such.

[tez]

My RE appointment to discuss if I am a good candidate for IVF was supposed to happen may 6th, making it at 5 weeks. When I called them to notify them that I was pregnant, they actually bumped it back to May 20th, saying that an ultrasound wouldn't show enough at 5 weeks. They made no mention of betas, and now I am curious. Are watching betas double or not just a way to know earlier if there are problems? Are there any interventions that can take place to increase your chances of staying pregnant? Not to force one that was never meant to survive into the world, but if I was a hostile mom somehow. I don't need to know if there is nothing that can be done about it anyway, but if early blood tests could reveal something I could do to improve things I guess I should know. I had a MMC in October and would like to know if my body is causing good embryos to not make it. Should I be demanding they take my betas?

[Lollipop]

As far as I know, monitoring betas just lets you know if something is wrong. I don't think there's anything to be done if the betas stop doubling, or start dropping, buy I'm not sure. My Dr doesn't monitor betas.

[silverspoon]

I'm sort of nervous now. I called a few offices and the first isn't even accepting new patients and the next one will let me know in a week if I'm accepted as a patient. I work in healthcare and I know of most of these doctors already. I'm not too excited for the rest of my choices if the second office doesn't work out.

[hoopoe]

Apr 29, 2015 7:46:56 GMT -5 tez said:

My RE appointment to discuss if I am a good candidate for IVF was supposed to happen may 6th, making it at 5 weeks. When I call them to notify them that I was pregnant, they actually bumped it back to May 20th, saying that an ultrasound wouldn't show enough at 5 weeks. They made no mention of betas, and now I am curious. Are watching betas double or not just a way to know earlier if there are problems? Are there any interventions that can take place to increase your chances of staying pregnant? Not to force one that was never meant to survive into the world, but if I was a hostile mom somehow. I don't need to know if there is nothing that can be done about it anyway, but if early blood tests could reveal something I could do to improve things I guess I shou know. I had a MMC in October and would like to know if my body is causing good embryos to not make it. Should I be demanding they take my betas?

Checking betas is a way to assess if the embryo is developing 'normally.'  There is nothing that can be done if the betas aren't rising appropriately.  However, some doctors will also check progesterone with the betas.  If progesterone is low, it can be given.  However, the research is conflicted regarding its efficacy.  My RE pointed out to me that no one really knows if progesterone is low because the embryo has problems and therefore progesterone didn't rise appropriately, OR because the mother has some problem producing enough progesterone.  Some women may have naturally low progesterone and their pregnancies proceed successfully.       

Did you speak with your RE?  Getting the betas checked are really just a mental health service for the mom.  My RE suggested them due to my loss history.  I wanted them done so I can know as soon as possible if the pregnancy is failing.  It would be torture for me to waiting until the 8-10 week ultrasound.

If you wanted the peace of mind, I would request them from your RE.  I doubt they would turn you down, depending on their policies. 

 

[tez]

Great explanation!

Apr 30, 2015 18:13:24 GMT -5 hoopoe said:

Apr 29, 2015 7:46:56 GMT -5 tez said:

My RE appointment to discuss if I am a good candidate for IVF was supposed to happen may 6th, making it at 5 weeks. When I call them to notify them that I was pregnant, they actually bumped it back to May 20th, saying that an ultrasound wouldn't show enough at 5 weeks. They made no mention of betas, and now I am curious. Are watching betas double or not just a way to know earlier if there are problems? Are there any interventions that can take place to increase your chances of staying pregnant? Not to force one that was never meant to survive into the world, but if I was a hostile mom somehow. I don't need to know if there is nothing that can be done about it anyway, but if early blood tests could reveal something I could do to improve things I guess I shou know. I had a MMC in October and would like to know if my body is causing good embryos to not make it. Should I be demanding they take my betas?

Checking betas is a way to assess if the embryo is developing 'normally.'  There is nothing that can be done if the betas aren't rising appropriately.  However, some doctors will also check progesterone with the betas.  If progesterone is low, it can be given.  However, the research is conflicted regarding its efficacy.  My RE pointed out to me that no one really knows if progesterone is low because the embryo has problems and therefore progesterone didn't rise appropriately, OR because the mother has some problem producing enough progesterone.  Some women may have naturally low progesterone and their pregnancies proceed successfully.       

Did you speak with your RE?  Getting the betas checked are really just a mental health service for the mom.  My RE suggested them due to my loss history.  I wanted them done so I can know as soon as possible if the pregnancy is failing.  It would be torture for me to waiting until the 8-10 week ultrasound.

If you wanted the peace of mind, I would request them from your RE.  I doubt they would turn you down, depending on their policies. 

 

[rnmommy]

I peed in the cup at the lab yesterday and it's positive for HCG. I already knew that would be the case. Anyway, I called to schedule my first prenatal appointment and it turns out it's a telephone appointment with the nurse. As a patient I'm good with that. As a nurse, I'm thinking that's a job I'd like to have! Apparently the nurse schedules the first ultrasound and appointment, so hopefully by Monday afternoon I'll be all set up!

[danenikki]

I can't make an appt with ob til I get blood drawn. So I will probably go to lab Monday after work and then my first ob appt won't be for another 4-5 weeks. They like to see you at around 8-10weeks.

[missglitz]

I'll call tomorrow morning and hopefully they'll do betas. Other than that, though, I'm sure I'm in the wait until at least the end of May.

[itsmeally]

I just called today bc my annual pap is to be scheduled this month. They're going to do that and my first pregnancy appt together on June 10. I'll be almost 9 weeks then.

[silverspoon]

My first appointment is 6/15. I'm strangely very ok with that. They don't want to see you until they are sure there is something to see.

[Deleted]

My ultrasound is May 29th. I already had blood drawn yesterday, and peed on another 2 sticks (one at the doctors and one at the lab).

I'm anxious to get my blood results! I'm curious to see what my levels are at!

[pineappledeelight]

May 5, 2015 9:29:12 GMT -5 @erin2021 said:

My ultrasound is May 29th. I already had blood drawn yesterday, and peed on another 2 sticks (one at the doctors and one at the lab).

I'm anxious to get my blood results! I'm curious to see what my levels are at!

Me too! I go to the dr on Thursday to get my bloodwork results. Can't wait!

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May 5, 2015 9:34:15 GMT -5 pineappledeelight said:

May 5, 2015 9:29:12 GMT -5 @erin2021 said:

My ultrasound is May 29th. I already had blood drawn yesterday, and peed on another 2 sticks (one at the doctors and one at the lab).

I'm anxious to get my blood results! I'm curious to see what my levels are at!

Me too! I go to the dr on Thursday to get my bloodwork results. Can't wait!

I work with the doctor who will be getting my blood results, so I'm going to ask on my lunch. They took so much blood from me yesterday!! I just ordered myself some similac mom drinks because I feel slightly dizzy lately. I think it's because I'm not eating enough in the mornings. Hopefully they help fill me up!

[shoogars]

I have my first ultra sound next weds, when I will be a couple days shy of 7 weeks. I'm really not looking forward to it bc there may not be much to see since it's so early. I do get another at 8 weeks, which is usually when I have the first ultra sound. I think since I am AMA and have previous losses I get extra care.

My favorite ultra sound is at 12 weeks. It's amazing what the little blob at 8 weeks turns into in just 4 weeks. It's an actual human baby!