U.S. Mommies To Be

[sma1588]

o man, ya i just checked my doc records online and i havnt had a pap since last year so i guess im in for that too....guess i better get used to it now....i will write my questions down for sure i always take in a list of things to ask every time i go to the docs because i get there and forget everything i wanted to know untill i get in the car! i have a male doc to so i have already learned there is no being shy about it now lol

 

[AuntBug]

I had a dating scan when I thought I was 7 weeks, turned out I was 6. Then went in at 9.5 weeks. They took my weight and pee at both, blood at the second one, and us at both because I wasn't far enough for a Doppler to pick up the heartbeat.

No pap or breast exam at mine since everything looked normal on the us I guess. Lots of family and medical history questions. I don't think there is a standard here.

 

[blessedmomma]

sma1588- my Ob normally does it at 8 weeks and gives a pap if you havent had one in a year like everyone else said. she doesnt do breast exams unless you have a family history or a concern. there is paper work to fill out and i honestly dont remember them taking bloods. have to pee in a cup, and they give me a cup every appt to fill and bring in with fmu. not all my OB's have done that with me though. some have me pee when i get there.

this time i had to come in at 6 weeks for blood work and a sonogram because i was bleeding. had also had previous miscarriages, so that was a factor too. i think most will have you come in early if you are having any problems.

how is everyone doing today???? im sooo happy i found this thread. its good to have one with people who do things close to the same way. sometimes i have felt so out of place when someone makes it sound like how things are done here is wrong just because thats not how they do things where they are at.
ladies!!!!!!

 

[southerngal2]

My Dr's office saw me right away when I found out.
They did a pap and breast exam. Gave me prenatal vitamins. Also answered questions about family history.
Had an ultrasound at 6 weeks.

 

[LadyofRohan]

I didn't have my first appointment until 8+5 weeks. I had a scan, a bunch of blood work, a pap and the wet lab test they do to check for STDs. I'm going through a birth center though so I just see midwives and not an OB, I don't know if that makes a difference or not.

 

[MissFox]

OH yea the blood work! And at every appointment they are likely to ask you to pee.

 

[luckyme225]

I wasn't seen until 11 weeks maybe. They did a pap, answered questions, breast exam, and the normal stuff (weight, blood pressure). I had already had an ultrasound and blood work before my first visit because I had a blood clot in my uterus causing bleeding.

 

[lisaf]

ooh yes, I forgot about the bloodwork... was it to check for rubella immunity or just STDs? I forget...
They checked things like iron too and blood type, right?

 

[sma1588]

ok awsome ladies, well it looks like im going to have to go in early to c my doc because i have to get the ok from him so i can get fillings done that i really need

 

[southerngal2]

Does anyone have a blog?

 

[lisaf]

I have one that I never write in! Lol!
I enjoy doing it and my friends have loved the ones I've written, but I don't want to have to censor myself in case family reads it etc (I once had a tirade about a pap smear that was quite graphic, lol... it involved a rant about the amount of lube the doc used heheh)

I want to be able to write it anonymously so I can bitch about work, family etc ...

 

[southerngal2]

lol- I understand!

I just thought it would be fun to Follow each other's blogs.
I have one but I think it is boring! And I forget about it and don't update it that often.
This Little Life of Mine

 

[MissFox]

No blog here- just facebook- but I update it enough

 

[heyyady]

Ok. Been having BH all afternoon/evening. If I drink a glass of water and go lie down, they stop. Any time I get up to do anything, they start up again. Should I be worried?

 

[lisaf]

I'd call your doctor and try not to move around until you talk to them.
Since you're not at 24 weeks yet, it might be very important to catch any early signs of labor etc.

 

[southerngal2]

Did you call the Dr. heyyady?
Hope you are feeling better.

 

[MissFox]

Heyyady- how are the BH? I hope they went away and all is OK!
I get them now if I lift anything over 10lbs... yup- no more full laundry baskets for me.

 

[luckyme225]

Hope your BH went away heyyady.

 

[heyyady]

Finally got them to stop late last night by pounding vitamin water with potassium - but then have been out running around all day and not drinking enouhg- so thinking I may need more of it tonight!
Thanks guys

 

[southerngal2]

Glad it got better!