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Old 08-16-2007, 09:02 AM
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Question 1st Doctor Appointment!

I have my 1st Dr appt tomorrow morning at 8:30am. I am SOOO nervous, excited, worried, etc.
What all should I expect with this appt? I know they will test my urine, but what else will happen? Do they do an ultrasound?
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Old 08-16-2007, 09:12 AM
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Yay! Congrats! They will just get a basic chart started for you, urine analysis, blood pressure, weight/height etc etc. They will measure everything. Depending on your cycles, they may schedule an ultrasound for a nearby date, to determine how far along you are. Otherwise you may have to wait awhile for an u/s. But every ob is different on that. They will try to locate a heartbeat. If they can't find it, then you'll get an in-office u/s (provided they have the equipment on hand).

Good luck. I'm so excited for you!
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Old 08-16-2007, 09:25 AM
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Oh ok... That helps... Thanks!
I'm so eager! I counted back to when my last period was and I think I am 6 weeks.
But we'll know soon enough.
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Old 08-16-2007, 10:49 AM
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There are websites you can calculate your due date based on your last period (or date of conception, if you know it)

My Dr. did an u/s @ 6 wks and another @ 8 wks just to make sure everything was progressing correctly. Just to give you a heads up . . . if you have an u/s this early it'll most likely be an internal one!
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Old 08-16-2007, 08:08 PM
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Ya I had an internal U/S once when I have some pain in my pelvis during my annual exam... showed nothing, but it was interesting... I got to see my entire uterus and ovaries really clearly! Neat.
I looked at one of those websites and it said I am due around April 9th... day before my dad's birthday... funny.
We'll see if the good ole' internet is right tomorrow.
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Old 08-16-2007, 08:57 PM
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If I were you I'd be deliberately vague on your LMP. That way you might get an ultrasound for dates!
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Old 08-17-2007, 12:48 PM
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Ok...
I went to the Dr this morning at 8:30am. Got right in, they took a urine sample and tested it (I was positive). The Dr asked the typical questions... date of last period, symptoms, etc. I also had a well woman exam (I was due for one). But what was bad was that she pressed on my tummy and my poor bladder thought it was going to pop...
I then had an ultrasound... couldn't quite see anything... Saw a gestational sac and yolk sac... but no baby quite yet....
Then came the blood work.... They are going to test for hormones, blood type (I already know what it is but I guess they need it on paper), etc.
I'm supposed to come back Monday for more blood work so that they can compare hormone levels and also get a better idea on how far along I am.... The Dr thinks I am about 5weeks instead of 6weeks I guess due to my ultrasound.
I'll also have another ultrasound next Wednesday.
So it was interesting. My hubby was extatic as was I.
Got a lot of samples of prenatal vits and a handout of what to expect the next few months... I'll borrow my sister's book too.
It was a neat experience. I am just amazed by the whole 'miracle of life.' I know I teach this subject during the school year along with biology, but Experiencing it is so different.
Amazing!
So we are thinking that our little one was a souvenier from our Hawaiian trip. How funny... we joked about it... but did not expect it to really happen. Haha!
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Old 08-17-2007, 01:14 PM
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YAY!!! I'm so excited for you!!!
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