Babies due in JUNE!

[K_Anchondo]

When I was pregnant with my daughter, now 13 months old, I started with a regular doctor. At 32 weeks I fired her and switched to a midwife. I am so glad I did that. I wished I could have started with her. Its so much better. This time I get to start with her and it is already so much better. I went in at 4 weeks for my first doctor appt. The last time they wouldnt see me until 12 weeks because of the risk of miscarriage before then. I have my first ultrasound 11-10! So there will be two appointment before the other doctor would even see me! AND I get to see my little bean! I HIGHLY recommend midwives, especially if you like the more personal tough during pregnancy.

 

[lilmamatoW]

K_Anchondo--I sort of agree with that regarding midwives, and am so glad it worked out well and is also working out well for you now. But I also believe that more complicated pregnancies (and maybe for those like me who are older--39--and have had a previous MC) might require a doctor's direct attention. I have a doctor with a smaller office and much more direct contact. I think it depends on the practice and how responsive the doctors and nurses are to a patient's needs and concerns. I have (the other two times I have been pregnant) been able to get in for a scan around 7-8 weeks and blood work (all three times) as soon as I get a BFP and for another test two days later to make sure that hormone levels are increasing appropriately. Also I think if I asked for more scans, I think the dr will probably let me have them, without too much of a fuss. So, as in many things in life, it depends.

 

[Sunshine12]

When I was pregnant with my daughter, now 13 months old, I started with a regular doctor. At 32 weeks I fired her and switched to a midwife. I am so glad I did that. I wished I could have started with her. Its so much better. This time I get to start with her and it is already so much better. I went in at 4 weeks for my first doctor appt. The last time they wouldnt see me until 12 weeks because of the risk of miscarriage before then. I have my first ultrasound 11-10! So there will be two appointment before the other doctor would even see me! AND I get to see my little bean! I HIGHLY recommend midwives, especially if you like the more personal tough during pregnancy.

Where I am its always a midwife that you see from week 8 onwards. My doc told me today that I wouldnt really have to see a doctor regularly unless there are any issues and to take bloods etc but would see a midwife every 2-4 weeks although they wont do scans before 12 weeks unless you have had fertility or m/c problems. Thats great that you are getting a scan so soon!! Im jealous! Be sure to let us know how you get on.

Ferne, thanks for that. Going to have a look at it now. Its so amazing that these things are so accessible these days. Its great to know in advance what to expect. x

 

[sadie]

I never fully understood the exact role of a midwife. I am going to do a google!

Tomorrow is my blood test, which I assume is also called a Beta.... Has anyone else gone recently for theirs?

 

[Sunshine12]

I never fully understood the exact role of a midwife. I am going to do a google!

Tomorrow is my blood test, which I assume is also called a Beta.... Has anyone else gone recently for theirs?

Awww Im not getting one of them either!!! Whats going on with the UK health service! I was told no blood would be taken from me until week 8 or so. Grrrr. Im getting paranoid now. lol

Let us know how it goes hun. x

 

[sadie]

The blood test is at the office of my fertility specialist, who performed my iui. Maybe that has something to do with it? My OBGYN wouldnt see me until 8 weeks, but perhaps theyd have given me a blood test to confirm. Dunno!

Meanwhile, i poas 2x a day and the line just isnt any darker than on monday. Sometimes i think its lighter. :/ we shall see. Hopes up.

 

[lilmamatoW]

I never fully understood the exact role of a midwife. I am going to do a google!

Tomorrow is my blood test, which I assume is also called a Beta.... Has anyone else gone recently for theirs?

I had mine done yesterday to confirm pregnancy and then tomorrow I go to get another test to make sure that levels have increased. Usually, I think they like to see HCG double in a 48 hour period. My doctor also measure progesterone.

 

[K_Anchondo]

My midwife work hand in hand with the hospital. The offices are directly next door to the hospital. It is exactly like going to a normal doctor's office/clinic. When you go into labor they just meet you across the street! While at the hospital, they do everything - unless there is a medical reason for a doctor to jump in. With Cora, my daughter, I had my midwife the entire time, and I had a pain shot and an epidural. My midwife isnt against pain help, or doesnt push all natural. I had thought that they were all pro-natural, birth at home types. I was so mistaken. I am in no way one of those women who can do it with no drugs. Not that that's bad! You go girl if you can!

 

[K_Anchondo]

I never fully understood the exact role of a midwife. I am going to do a google!

Tomorrow is my blood test, which I assume is also called a Beta.... Has anyone else gone recently for theirs?

I had mine done yesterday to confirm pregnancy and then tomorrow I go to get another test to make sure that levels have increased. Usually, I think they like to see HCG double in a 48 hour period. My doctor also measure progesterone.

I just had that done too, the two blood tests to check levels. I was so worried! I hadnt had that before. But they called today and said the levels are great!

 

[sadie]

great to hear, Kirsten!

 

[Quisty]

I would love to add myself to this group. I found out I was pregnant last Saturday and I am cautiously excited at the moment. My little bundle is due 12/06/2011.

I have two children already, Lara (4.5yrs) and Robert (2.5yrs) and this new addition will complete our family.

 

[Ferne]

Hello Quisty!

Congratulations on baby #3. I love your children's names. Lara has always been a favorite of mine.

 

[Sunshine12]

Congratulations Quisty!! x

 

[sadie]

Great news Quisty. Welcome to the club!

 

[lilmamatoW]

I would love to add myself to this group. I found out I was pregnant last Saturday and I am cautiously excited at the moment. My little bundle is due 12/06/2011.

I have two children already, Lara (4.5yrs) and Robert (2.5yrs) and this new addition will complete our family.

Welcome!

 

[sadie]

So stressed right now. The custodians lacquered my door 2 nights ago an last night as well. Smell is horrific. I tried to open windows but the kids were freezing. Now theyre hanging my classroom for the rest of the day. I hope this doesnt affect anything.

How is everyone feeling today? I had blood drawn this morning, results later today.

 

[Sunshine12]

Jeez, the smell of varnish is awful Sadie. It wont affect anything though apart from you having to put up with a horrendous smell. Ugggg. Looking forward to hearing about your results. I had a lie in till 11am as was shattered then went and met a girlfriend for lunch and now just pottering around at home. All in all, not very exciting and no other symptoms apart from tiredness and having to pee all the time!! X factor USA is on tonight though so thats a bonus! lol

 

[Rashaa]

Sadie fingers fx'ed for you! I had my bloods drawn yesterday...and feeling a bit down

at 3w 5d, HCG was 8; progesterone was 23.3
at 4w 5d, HCG is 77; progesterone is 11.1

Docs are telling me at each visit, that this isn't a viable pregnancy and want me to retest next week.

I've had some spotting [brown] off/on, which I thought to be implantation bleeding. I am not in any pain, haven't had any cramps, and don't feel that this baby has any plan to leave....

Keeping my hopes up..and putting my trust and faith in HIM.

 

[Sunshine12]

Sorry to hear that Rashaa and keeping fingers crossed for you. x

 

[sadie]

Oh Rashaa. Im sorry to hear that and have my fx for you.
I guess he made that assumption based on the drop in progesterone?

I am having some cramps on and off, but they say its to be e