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starryeyes
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Ist Dr. Apt
Can someone tell me what happens at the first apt. typically?
Im nervous, scared, excited, happy. My emotions are a wreck. I m just crossing my fingers!  I just want a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby!
I can't help but think of all the terrible things that can go worng. Im terrified of having a m/c. Are there any statistics on the probablity? Im sure Im over thinking everything, I just wish my first trimester was over and I could see my baby bump and enjoy being pregnant!
Am I alone on this? Does anyone else have these fears?
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Posted 11/7/08 1:30 PM  |
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Re: Ist Dr. Apt
Posted by starryeyes
Can someone tell me what happens at the first apt. typically?
Im nervous, scared, excited, happy. My emotions are a wreck. I m just crossing my fingers! I just want a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby!
I can't help but think of all the terrible things that can go worng. Im terrified of having a m/c. Are there any statistics on the probablity? Im sure Im over thinking everything, I just wish my first trimester was over and I could see my baby bump and enjoy being pregnant!
Am I alone on this? Does anyone else have these fears?
I have been feeling the same way. I go for my first sono on the 17th and I am so scared. My mom keeps telling me I need to relax and not get anxious, and I am having a hard time listening to her!
Message edited 11/7/2008 1:33:54 PM.
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MrsRbk
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Re: Ist Dr. Apt
They will take lots of blood! Weigh you, take your blood pressure, urine sample. If you haven't had a PAP in a while, they will most likely do that as well. Where I live, my Dr. had to do a swab test to test for Ghonorrea which is a state law.
They asked me a gizillion questions, answered any questions I had.
They may do a sono to date your pregnancy.
I always have fears, but I also had a very hard time getting pregnant and have had 3 losses along the way. A chemical last year, a m/c after my first IVF attempt and one of my twins with this pregnancy. At almost 27 weeks, I still have anxiety going to each appointment!
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| Posted 11/7/08 1:33 PM |
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05mommy09
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Re: Ist Dr. Apt
Ive already gone for my 1st apt. but still worry about my 2nd.
The last 2 days I feel great, so I relate that to something being wrong
The begining is so hard... I will prob rent a doppler (like I did with DS) to ease my fears.
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| Posted 11/7/08 1:33 PM |
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Angel321
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Re: Ist Dr. Apt
i don't know what happens - as my appointment isn't until the 18th - (i've been with an RE since day 1 though)...
the fear doesn't go away - i think. Every little pang, i'm like, OMG - are you okay? Every symptom makes me feel a TINY bit better...like, okay, do your thing heartburn!
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| Posted 11/7/08 1:37 PM |
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starryeyes
Baby number 2 is on its way!
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Re: Ist Dr. Apt
Posted by 05mommy09
Ive already gone for my 1st apt. but still worry about my 2nd.
The last 2 days I feel great, so I relate that to something being wrong
The begining is so hard... I will prob rent a doppler (like I did with DS) to ease my fears.
If I rented one of those things it would probabaly be attached to me 24 hours a day just to make sure i hear the little bugger!
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| Posted 11/7/08 1:41 PM |
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05mommy09
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Re: Ist Dr. Apt
Posted by starryeyes
Posted by 05mommy09
Ive already gone for my 1st apt. but still worry about my 2nd.
The last 2 days I feel great, so I relate that to something being wrong
The begining is so hard... I will prob rent a doppler (like I did with DS) to ease my fears.
If I rented one of those things it would probabaly be attached to me 24 hours a day just to make sure i hear the little bugger!
Im anal, and was able to control doing it only 1x/day.
For me, the piece of mind was 100% worth it!
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| Posted 11/7/08 1:55 PM |
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MrsRbk
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Re: Ist Dr. Apt
Posted by 05mommy09
Posted by starryeyes
Posted by 05mommy09
Ive already gone for my 1st apt. but still worry about my 2nd.
The last 2 days I feel great, so I relate that to something being wrong
The begining is so hard... I will prob rent a doppler (like I did with DS) to ease my fears.
If I rented one of those things it would probabaly be attached to me 24 hours a day just to make sure i hear the little bugger!
Im anal, and was able to control doing it only 1x/day.
For me, the piece of mind was 100% worth it!
after all we went through, we rented one and we listen to her once a week. My husband thinks anything more than that is "bothering" her.  Especially because everytime we use it, the second I get her heartbeat (she's always in the same spot!), she moves away. She does this with sono's too. She doesn't like to be disturbed. Much like her mommy!
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| Posted 11/7/08 1:59 PM |
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starryeyes
Baby number 2 is on its way!
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Re: Ist Dr. Apt
where can i rent one from? How much do they usually run?
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| Posted 11/7/08 2:04 PM |
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05mommy09
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Re: Ist Dr. Apt
Posted by starryeyes
where can i rent one from? How much do they usually run?
I used baby beats.com last time..
Its about $20/month
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| Posted 11/7/08 4:44 PM |
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asecretmommytobe09
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Re: Ist Dr. Apt
Posted by starryeyes
where can i rent one from? How much do they usually run?
you shouldnt rent one. yet. your way too early to hear it. I just went for my 1st OB appt today. It was awesome!! it took my breath away.
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| Posted 11/7/08 4:58 PM |
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MrsS2005
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Re: Ist Dr. Apt
It depends on your doctor. My first appointment was basically an annual exam. The doctor also sent me for bloodwork. I had a sono at the next appointment.
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| Posted 11/7/08 5:12 PM |
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