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Q: First pregnancy doctor appointment
asked by: gemskimarie on April 27th, 2008
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Hello everyone, I am brand new here. I found this site and it seems really resourceful. I am 25 years old in a relationship, and have no other children. Anyways I just found out I am pregnant, not planned. I just made my first appointment at the drs and I was wondering what to expect?? I am in the nursing field so I do know about the baby and what not, but I just don't know what I am instore for at my first appointment?? If anyone could let me know, I would appreciate it.

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monkeygirl22
replied on April 27th, 2008
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At my first appointment, they asked about my last cycle, gave me a due date and asked how I was feeling. I was already established at this office so I didn't have to answer history questions. They also scheduled me for my first ultrasound and prenatal bloodwork which I had at around 9 1/2 weeks along. My doctor waited that long to ensure that he could see a heartbeat and date my pregnancy accordingly. My due date changed at that time as well because my cycles were irregular.
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gemskimarie
replied on April 27th, 2008
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Thanks for the reply. I do have an established doctor, so he knows my history. I have just been worked up wondering what tests they would put me through or what to expect. So at least I have a heads up on whats in store for me.
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trijos21
replied on April 27th, 2008
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at my first appt i had to fill out paperwork with my family history and my dh's family history. They also did my weight, blood pressure, u/s (we had no clue how far along i could have been b/c i had not been ovulating and we had been trying), they took 6 tubes of blood. It was a pretty easy appt. Good luck!!!!!! Dont worry about it, it was a piece of cake!!!!
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softerxsin
replied on April 28th, 2008
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they took my weight and blood pressure and i had to get a pap test done.. and 6 tubes of blood taken (maybe more, i dont know i hate the sight of bllod it realllllly grosses me out exp needles). i also had to do mad paper work.
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gemskimarie
replied on April 28th, 2008
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Thank you guys for the replys I really appreciate it. I won't be as nervous going into my first appointment now that I know what it entails. I guess now that reality is setting in and the inital shock is over, we are getting excited.
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trijos21
replied on April 28th, 2008
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Do you know about how far along you are??
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gemskimarie
replied on May 2nd, 2008
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Well judging by my last period I would be 6 or 7 weeks along is what we are thinking. And if thats the case we will have a Christmas Baby which is exciting!
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trijos21
replied on May 2nd, 2008
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yea im due dec. 15th. so you will be around then too, im 7wks and 4 days. Thats great you guys are getting excited!!!! It truley is a blessing!!!!
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