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Q: First pregnancy doctor appointment

asked by: gemskimarie on April 27th, 2008

Experienced User

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.

Thanks

Replies(8)

monkeygirl22

replied on April 27th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

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.

gemskimarie

replied on April 27th, 2008

Experienced User

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.

trijos21

replied on April 27th, 2008

Active User, very eHealthy

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!!!!

softerxsin

replied on April 28th, 2008

Experienced User

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.

gemskimarie

replied on April 28th, 2008

Experienced User

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.

trijos21

replied on April 28th, 2008

Active User, very eHealthy

Do you know about how far along you are??

gemskimarie

replied on May 2nd, 2008

Experienced User

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!

trijos21

replied on May 2nd, 2008

Active User, very eHealthy

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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