Still haven't been to the doctor?!

[Caitie44]

Not really looking for advice, just a little rant. I'm finally in my 2nd tri (hi ladies!!!) and I've yet to be seen by a doctor. Tomorrow is my first appointment finally, and I'm feeling really nervous. I'm terrified something is going to be wrong.

Originally I was to go to an OB/GYN around 45 minutes away from me, the same place I went with my first pregnancy - only to find out they closed. So I locate a different building of theirs, and they can't get me in for weeks! I called them the beginning of December and they didn't want to get me in until the beginning of January. I then heard lots and lots of negative reviews about that particular building.

I finally found another hospital I'm happy to deliver at, and a new OB/GYN that's now 10 minutes down the road instead of an hour long drive, which is amazing. They weren't able to get me in for two weeks after filing my paperwork, which brings us to tomorrow. I'm so nervous for my appointment, and I feel so upset and guilty at not having been in yet.

I've been taking my prenatals and doing things as you're supposed to, I just can't help but feel like I've failed this baby already. I won't even be getting an u/s done, just bloodwork and hopefully hear bub's heartbeat. Fingers crossed things go well.

 

[lovemybubba]

Aw don't feel bad! You haven't neglected your child, I've had to wait a long time before too.
Here in the UK they don't do particulary much at your first appointment. Just a lot of paper work and a urine test, which you don't even get the results from until your next appointment weeeeeks away. Good luck with everything tomorrow. When will your first scan be? X

 

[Nadja86]

You'll be fine! My SIL didn't get in until 14 weeks and there were no issues, it wasn't too late at all.

 

[wannabemomy37]

They don't do much at a first appt, just the basics, family history, bloodwork, urine test, etc. Hopefully a doppler but I didn't at my first appt (9weeks). Definitely let them know your feelings and anxiety, they should be able to help. I'm sure all is well

 

[Caitie44]

Thanks for the encouragement, ladies. I think I just let my nerves get the best of me. My appointment today went really well. Urine test, drew blood, and they did use a doppler and it picked up bub's heartbeat immediately! My nurse said it was in the 160s.

Surprisingly I got in for an ultrasound super fast! It's tomorrow morning at 10am. I'm super excited, I thought for sure it would be another week or so before I got in. And my next doctor's appt is in 2 weeks to go over my bloodwork and the ultrasound. Hearing that heartbeat made all my stress practically melt away!! I even got a recording of it, planning on putting it in a bear for LO.

 

[lovemybubba]

Aww I'm so happy for you! It was all worth the wait wasn't it ☺️ Good luck at your scan. Post some pics X

 

[wannabemomy37]

Aww awesome news! How cute to put a recording into a bear for LO!

Just a side note, did they maybe get you in so soon for ultrasound because of the opportunity to get Downs testing/measurements? There's a fine window for that, apparently. (I had genetic testing at 9 weeks so unsure)

 

[Caitie44]

Ultrasound went amazingly!! LO was in there wiggling around and kicking, and it looked like he or she was punching too lol. Got some great shots, and the tech even guessed the gender as a boy. Guess we'll see in the next few weeks!!

As far as why we got in so fast, I think it was just luck. Where I went only does ultrasounds so they probably had a ton of time open. I opted out of the Downs test as either way, it'll happen whether I test or not!

Here's the squish!

 

[wannabemomy37]

Beautiful!

I agree with results not important but had the testing done only as it was offered and insurance fully covered it lol