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Q: Appointments...
asked by: impatientlywaiting on December 19th, 2005
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I am five weeks pregnant and I called the doctor's office the other day to schedule an appointment. They said the first is between 8-10 weeks and then again at 10-12 weeks. This is my first so i'm still learning, however, I expected that I would be in sooner.

Anyone else's experiences would be helpful. Thanks!
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impatientlywaiting
replied on December 20th, 2005
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When Was Your First Doctor's Appointment???
Can anyone tell me when there first appointment was?
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fatfamily02
replied on December 20th, 2005
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They usually dont see anyone these days until 8 weeks, to make sure you have passed hpt, and indeed pregnant. In the first months they only see you 1 time each month. Then the last couple months every 2 weeks, sometimes a couple of appts you will get seen every week.

Usually get 2 different ultrasounds--unless there is problems deciding how far along you are, or god forbid, some kind of problems.
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designerGAL
replied on December 20th, 2005
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Hey iw (impatiently waiting). I am 5 weeks pregant too. I have an app. Scheduled for the 29th of dec. My husband is in the military so maybe they do things a little differently. I have heard that is normal though, waiting until you are 8 weeks or more.

Are you having any symptoms yet? I just have these pain in the butt cramps that get worse at night. My boobs just started to hurt!

Liz
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impatientlywaiting
replied on December 20th, 2005
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My boobs have been hurting like h*ll for the past few weeks, they are also very firm...I have been going to the bathroom more often and I have noticed that I am noticing smells a lot more than usual.

Crossing my fingers that I won't be cursed with morning sickness, though! But aren't we all!

Good luck with everything and happy holidays!

Ps my first appt isn't until jan 12 then again on the 30th. I am five weeks.

Thanks for the replies!
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impatientlywaiting
replied on December 20th, 2005
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Oh...I also remember that before I knew I was pregnant I got a cramp after having sex...Then the other day I was fine in one position, but when we moved to another I got the same cramp again.... It only lasted a couple of minutes, but it sure didn't feel good.

Anyone else have this, should I worry?
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kenashra
replied on December 21st, 2005
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My first appt with my first baby was at 8 weeks. My second baby was at 9 weeks and this baby was at 5 weeks and again at 7 weeks. I think it varies between doctors.
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t_pozey
replied on December 21st, 2005
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This is my first pregnancy and my first apt. W/ ob was week 13( last friday) I heard the heartbeat and everything...It was the best thing in the world. I had my test at 8wks tho.Good luck
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designerGAL
replied on December 21st, 2005
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Hey iw...Yeah I had the same thing happen after sex. A cramp that lasted maybe 30 seconds or something, then it went away. Totally normal from what I have read. I also have the same smelling thing going on. My husband laughs because a smell that is so strong to me, he cannot even smell! We have super powers now I guess!

Liz
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