Appointments 7/20-24, part II

[kh59]

Hey all--I thought it might be a nice courtesy to virginiaorjohn to start a fresh appointment thread instead of bombarding her with our updates this week.  Hope it's okay with y'all.

Day of Appointment:

Weeks+days at appointment:

Will you have an ultrasound?

Heading in, what are you thinking?

*Update Us! Let us know how it went!

[alpies]

Day of Appointment: today, 7/21 at 1 pm

Weeks+days at appointment: 11+5

Will you have an ultrasound? No, just routine visit with OB

Heading in, what are you thinking? My husband just called me to tell me he wasn't going to be able to make it because of a meeting at work. This will be the first appointment he's missing and I'm irrationally nervous I'm going to get bad news by myself.

[alwaysnc4me]

Day of Appointment:
7-21
Weeks+days at appointment:
11 w

Will you have an ultrasound?
I did (not), tried for the 1st tri screening but baby has to be 45 cm (I think that is the correct measurement) to do it and our measured at 40. SO we go back in 2 weeks for a redo. Tech said that technically they can do it starting at 10w6d but it is almost always to early...and it was~

Heading in, what are you thinking?
Went for an early glucose test due to me being pre-diabetic before I had gastric bypass a couple of years ago, they wanted a base reading for later. No thoughts other than it was to early to drive an hour to the ob.

[TheImpossibleGirl]

Day of Appointment: 7/22, too early in the AM

Weeks+days at appointment: 10w 3d

Will you have an ultrasound? I'm thinking not, but I seem to have one every time I'm prepared not to...

Heading in, what are you thinking? The same exact thing as alpies!! Not a happy wife right now

Edit: Update!! Good appointment, heartbeat is strong and the little bean is growing away. Apparently my immunity to rubella has disappeared since last pregnancy though? My body is freaking weird, but at least baby is doing good

[kellybenelly83]

That was a nice thought kh59

Day of Appointment: Friday the 24th

Weeks+days at appointment: 11 weeks on the nose

Will you have an ultrasound? yes followed by an appointment with my OB

Heading in, what are you thinking? I'm alternating between excited and nervous. I know theres no reason to worry, but PGAL brain is hard. I keep repeating the mantras

[alpies]

Thankfully my first solo appointment went well, the OB I saw today was super sweet and we heard the HB with the Doppler I'm so relieved! 169 bpm. The one bit of strange/disappointing news I got was that this practice does not do NT scans, only quad screens at 16 weeks. So I'm a little bummed that I don't have another U/S to look forward to for awhile. But, thankful that all is well with our little one!

[britterrss]

Forgot to update Tues! I went in at 9w4d and was still measuring exactly the same. It was a transvaginal still, and she immediately saw the baby. She kind of gasped bc it was so big and clear, and first I thought maybe she saw 2 or something and I started to freak out, hah! But just one big healthy looking baby according to the OB! We saw it's little arm and leg nubs, and it even started "dancing" for us! It was probably the cutest thing ever. HB was 166. I go back in 3 weeks to get on track for 12, to get the NT and genetic blood testing. So I'm potentially 4-5 weeks from knowing the sex, can't wait!!!




Eta: I even saw little eye sockets which was kind of creepy!

[kelle017]

Jul 21, 2015 12:48:32 GMT -5 kellybenelly83 said:

That was a nice thought kh59

in, what are you thinking? I'm alternating between excited and nervous. I know theres no reason to worry, but PGAL brain is hard. I keep repeating the mantras

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Yep! I keep telling myself I have no reason to think any things wrong, I've seen the baby and it's beating heart twice. But it's tough.

[tkford216]

Finally updating from yesterday.

Appt went well. HB in the 170s, measuring a few days ahead, dancing around like crazy. Doc is attributing the all day vomiting to my migraine, and said I should probably expect this to happen again throughout the pregnancy, considering I have a history of hormonal migraines already. So yay.. so much to look forward to...

But here's my little nugget!

[SubtleGrandeur]

Of course, my doctor got called out for a delivery so my appointment is delayed. Just more time to sit and spiral... I can't be mad about a delivery, though. The good news is that DH surprised me and come to the appointment! So at least I have company.

[lemoncupcake]

Jul 23, 2015 16:22:18 GMT -5 SubtleGrandeur said:

Of course, my doctor got called out for a delivery so my appointment is delayed. Just more time to sit and spiral... I can't be mad about a delivery, though. The good news is that DH surprised me and come to the appointment! So at least I have company.

I'm sorry you have to wait! Do you ever see anyone else at the practice, or do you have to wait for your doctor to get back in the office?

[dreadpiratebuttercup]

Jul 23, 2015 16:22:18 GMT -5 SubtleGrandeur said:

Of course, my doctor got called out for a delivery so my appointment is delayed. Just more time to sit and spiral... I can't be mad about a delivery, though. The good news is that DH surprised me and come to the appointment! So at least I have company.

I'm glad you have company! FX for you!

[SubtleGrandeur]

lemoncupcake, I had to see my OB since it was the first appointment. But, I ended up not having to wait too long.

I had a pap and she got the doppler out. Found the heartbeat pretty much right away! It was in the 160s. I'm SOOOOOO relieved!!

[tkford216]

Jul 23, 2015 17:42:44 GMT -5 SubtleGrandeur said:

lemoncupcake, I had to see my OB since it was the first appointment. But, I ended up not having to wait too long.

I had a pap and she got the doppler out. Found the heartbeat pretty much right away! It was in the 160s. I'm SOOOOOO relieved!!

Awesome! Did she give you any tips on how to find it yourself at home?

[rivers and roads]

Jul 23, 2015 17:42:44 GMT -5 SubtleGrandeur said:

lemoncupcake, I had to see my OB since it was the first appointment. But, I ended up not having to wait too long.

I had a pap and she got the doppler out. Found the heartbeat pretty much right away! It was in the 160s. I'm SOOOOOO relieved!!

Yes!! Sorry for the wait, but glad all was well.

[EatsRitz]

Jul 23, 2015 17:42:44 GMT -5 SubtleGrandeur said:

lemoncupcake, I had to see my OB since it was the first appointment. But, I ended up not having to wait too long.

I had a pap and she got the doppler out. Found the heartbeat pretty much right away! It was in the 160s. I'm SOOOOOO relieved!!

Great news!

[SubtleGrandeur]

Jul 23, 2015 18:03:16 GMT -5 tkford216 said:

Jul 23, 2015 17:42:44 GMT -5 SubtleGrandeur said:

lemoncupcake, I had to see my OB since it was the first appointment. But, I ended up not having to wait too long.

I had a pap and she got the doppler out. Found the heartbeat pretty much right away! It was in the 160s. I'm SOOOOOO relieved!!

Awesome! Did she give you any tips on how to find it yourself at home?

No she didn't. But she kind of pushed down with one hand and then used the doppler with the other. So I might give that a shot next time.

[kelle017]

Just had the nt scan and waiting on the slip for labwork. Baby didn't cooperate so the tech couldn't really get good measurements. Boo! But baby was moving around a lot which was fun to watch.

[allegro55]

Jul 23, 2015 11:39:16 GMT -5 tkford216 said:

Finally updating from yesterday.

Appt went well. HB in the 170s, measuring a few days ahead, dancing around like crazy. Doc is attributing the all day vomiting to my migraine, and said I should probably expect this to happen again throughout the pregnancy, considering I have a history of hormonal migraines already. So yay.. so much to look forward to...

But here's my little nugget!

What a great pic!

[flockofmoosen]

I didn't have an official appointment this morning, but I volunteered for my college's ultrasound dept because they were testing new equipment. I am 10W3D today, and while I had a great dating scan on the 14th, I was still nervous this morning. However, everything looked great, and we could see all this detail and it was really cool. They were busy setting parameters for the machine and whatnot and were excited that I was their only early pregnancy person (the other volunteers were 20+ weeks), but I got almost an hour of just watching baby wiggle and be really cute. And they gave me a $50 grocery card for participating in their study, and if I go back today with a flash drive I can take home pictures.

Not sure where you guys live, but if you want extra scans, and live near a college teaching sonography, you should contact the department and see if they need volunteers. If it's for class, they will probably not compensate you, but who knows.

[letal316]

Day of Appointment: July 24

Weeks+days at appointment: 12wk1d

Will you have an ultrasound?Yes

Heading in, what are you thinking? Hoping everything is ok and everything was ok. Happy to see baby growing. They did the NT scan for me and baby wasn't cooperating the whole time but they eventually got what they needed. They gave me photos and told me to take video on my phone because they got video of it kicking. So cute. 158bpm
Tomorrow, blood work

[lizlemon]

Day of Appointment: It was today!

Weeks+days at appointment: According to LMP, 9w1d

Will you have an ultrasound? yes

Heading in, what are you thinking? was anxious to see a heartbeat

*Update Us! Let us know how it went!--This appointment was the first time to meet my OB, and I got a lot of good vibes from her. Also we got to see the little sprout and the heartbeat plugging along! Unfortunately I spaced on asking what the BPM was, and she didn't say. I was also not thrilled at hearing I measured 8w3d. I got my BFP on 6/19 so my worriedness is working overtime thinking that there is something wrong, but the OB seemed nonchalant about it. Blergh.

[lazyreader]

Jul 24, 2015 21:45:17 GMT -5 lizlemon said:

Day of Appointment: It was today!

Weeks+days at appointment: According to LMP, 9w1d

Will you have an ultrasound? yes

Heading in, what are you thinking? was anxious to see a heartbeat

*Update Us! Let us know how it went!--This appointment was the first time to meet my OB, and I got a lot of good vibes from her. Also we got to see the little sprout and the heartbeat plugging along! Unfortunately I spaced on asking what the BPM was, and she didn't say. I was also not thrilled at hearing I measured 8w3d. I got my BFP on 6/19 so my worriedness is working overtime thinking that there is something wrong, but the OB seemed nonchalant about it. Blergh.

Measuring at the very beginning can be off. Different techs and baby in different angles can throw off the crown to rump measurement by many days. Shit. Just clicking the mouse in a little ways can make it shorter. So you are more than likely just fine.

[alpies]

Jul 24, 2015 21:45:17 GMT -5 lizlemon said:

Day of Appointment: It was today!

Weeks+days at appointment: According to LMP, 9w1d

Will you have an ultrasound? yes

Heading in, what are you thinking? was anxious to see a heartbeat

*Update Us! Let us know how it went!--This appointment was the first time to meet my OB, and I got a lot of good vibes from her. Also we got to see the little sprout and the heartbeat plugging along! Unfortunately I spaced on asking what the BPM was, and she didn't say. I was also not thrilled at hearing I measured 8w3d. I got my BFP on 6/19 so my worriedness is working overtime thinking that there is something wrong, but the OB seemed nonchalant about it. Blergh.

My RE always told me "plus or minus 6 days" was the margin of error for dating ultrasounds at this stage. In my 1st tri ultrasounds, I measured right on, then 2 days behind, then 1 day ahead. Don't worry too much...easier said than done, I know!

[trtlcrzy]

Jul 24, 2015 21:45:17 GMT -5 lizlemon said:

Day of Appointment: It was today!

Weeks+days at appointment: According to LMP, 9w1d

Will you have an ultrasound? yes

Heading in, what are you thinking? was anxious to see a heartbeat

*Update Us! Let us know how it went!--This appointment was the first time to meet my OB, and I got a lot of good vibes from her. Also we got to see the little sprout and the heartbeat plugging along! Unfortunately I spaced on asking what the BPM was, and she didn't say. I was also not thrilled at hearing I measured 8w3d. I got my BFP on 6/19 so my worriedness is working overtime thinking that there is something wrong, but the OB seemed nonchalant about it. Blergh.

I am a late ovulator so I knew going in that my LMP EDD would be off. It's possible the same is true for you. My LMP puts my EDD at 2/18, but u/s put it at 2/25. My last pregnancy was spot on with early dating u/s. The good news is that if they move your EDD later then the chance of being induced early goes down.

[lizlemon]

Thanks lazyreader, alpies, trtlcrzy, for the good dose of facts to keep my worry-brain in check

[rivers and roads]

Jul 25, 2015 9:51:19 GMT -5 trtlcrzy said:

Jul 24, 2015 21:45:17 GMT -5 lizlemon said:

Day of Appointment: It was today!

Weeks+days at appointment: According to LMP, 9w1d

Will you have an ultrasound? yes

Heading in, what are you thinking? was anxious to see a heartbeat

*Update Us! Let us know how it went!--This appointment was the first time to meet my OB, and I got a lot of good vibes from her. Also we got to see the little sprout and the heartbeat plugging along! Unfortunately I spaced on asking what the BPM was, and she didn't say. I was also not thrilled at hearing I measured 8w3d. I got my BFP on 6/19 so my worriedness is working overtime thinking that there is something wrong, but the OB seemed nonchalant about it. Blergh.

I am a late ovulator so I knew going in that my LMP EDD would be off. It's possible the same is true for you. My LMP puts my EDD at 2/18, but u/s put it at 2/25. My last pregnancy was spot on with early dating u/s. The good news is that if they move your EDD later then the chance of being induced early goes down.

This! I was measuring behind based on LMP by about 8 days. I knew that I would be because I knew I O'ed late. On the bright side, I got an extra u/s a few weeks late to "prove" it, and everything was totally fine! Try not to stress.

[wicked22]

I had my appointment super late friday afternoon. My Bp was a little up but were thinking its because I was just carrying LO around in his infant seat. My OB told me to try taking a different baby aspirin since the one I had taken for a couple of days was making me dizzy so I stopped. He couldn't find the HB so I did a quick ultra sound and it was 175. Turns out OB couldn't fine the heartbeat because baby was bouncing around in there. Another plus, my doc said if everything is fine and I make it to full term I can try for a VBAC. All in all good appointment.

[kellybenelly83]

Well my appointments went great on Friday! We saw Blob who at 11 weeks was measuring close to 12. He more than caught up. Heartbeat at 170. He was moving around and fist pumped for us ( like cool, end of Breakfast Club fist pumped) and nodded his head ( right after I said "holy shit is it moving?" coincidentally. it clearly heard me and is super smart)