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PennyCat
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What has happened at your very first TTC appointment?
I scheduled my appointment!!  And, I'm glad I called when I did because he was so booked I already have to wait a month!! 
Anyway, I have a good idea of what I plan to ask the dr....... but is that it? The receptionist over the phone said there's no exam, just talking.
Other than my questions, what else is discussed? 
ETA: My DH said he will come if I would like him to  I love how into this he is! Anyway, do you think that's necessary?
Message edited 8/12/2009 3:47:12 PM.
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| Posted 8/12/09 4:31 PM |
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Niblet
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Re: What has happened at your very first TTC appointment?
My doc took a whole bunch of blood for testing, i.e. anemia, stds, and various cultural, genetic diseases
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Firebaby
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Re: What has happened at your very first TTC appointment?
Posted by Niblet
My doc took a whole bunch of blood for testing, i.e. anemia, stds, and various cultural, genetic diseases
My doctor did this as well..since DH and I are both of European decent, she also recommended I start taking a prenatal vitamin...just an FYI it is a lot of blood so be prepared! haha I went by myself (it was during my annual). Good luck!
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| Posted 8/12/09 5:22 PM |
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FlowerWife
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Re: What has happened at your very first TTC appointment?
my doc also sent me for genetic testing cause both DH and I are jewish and there are several genetic diseases they test to see if you are a carrier for.
other than that it was a regular exam for me cause it was a new doc.
she said not to worry if it didnt happen right away since i told her i had been on the pill for 12+ years prior.
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mishka
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Re: What has happened at your very first TTC appointment?
Posted by Firebaby
Posted by Niblet
My doc took a whole bunch of blood for testing, i.e. anemia, stds, and various cultural, genetic diseases
My doctor did this as well..since DH and I are both of European decent, she also recommended I start taking a prenatal vitamin...just an FYI it is a lot of blood so be prepared! haha I went by myself (it was during my annual). Good luck!
same here...
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PennyCat
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Re: What has happened at your very first TTC appointment?
ok thank you ladies! So, basically expect some conversation and blood test.
I hate needles but if I'm going to go through the pain of child birth, I better get over the agony of a stupid needle! 
Also, for the record, I'm guessing this is something I can go alone for, right? Will DH need to get a blood test too by his own dr? (genetic testing)........
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Niblet
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Re: What has happened at your very first TTC appointment?
Oh yeah, bring a cook or something b/c they do take a lot of blood. I counted 13 viles.
DH doesn not need testing at that point. You can go solo. After your conversation, if the doc needs him to come, she will let you knnow.
Message edited 8/13/2009 6:26:36 AM.
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PennyCat
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Re: What has happened at your very first TTC appointment?
Posted by Niblet
Oh yeah, bring a cook or something b/c they do take a lot of blood. I counted 13 viles.
DH doesn not need testing at that point. You can go solo. After your conversation, if the doc needs him to come, she will let you knnow.
Why do they need to take 13 viles???!?!?!
ETA: Bump.
Anyone? I'm really starting to freak out about all this blood! Anyone know why they need so much?
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HighHopes
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Re: What has happened at your very first TTC appointment?
Posted by mishka
Posted by Firebaby
Posted by Niblet
My doc took a whole bunch of blood for testing, i.e. anemia, stds, and various cultural, genetic diseases
My doctor did this as well..since DH and I are both of European decent, she also recommended I start taking a prenatal vitamin...just an FYI it is a lot of blood so be prepared! haha I went by myself (it was during my annual). Good luck!
same here...
ditto!
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