Have you had your first appt? How'd it go?

Admin-pattyandthemoos · #1 August 16th, 2009, 08:12 AM

Are you seeing an OB or a midwife? Do you like your doc/midwife or have you seen him/her yet?

#2 August 16th, 2009, 09:21 AM

Yep, I've had my first prenatal.

it was with my family dr (who delivered babies for 30 years but doesn't anymore) but he's put in a referral to an OB for me. Apparently I'm "high risk" now.

The apt was good. They are concerned about the possibility of my antibodies acting up or my bp acting up (though it's perfect now) and my uterus was measuring 10 weeks at 5w4d

but a u/s showed one perfect baby that was only two days ahead of schedule. Guess I've just had a lot of kids??? lol

Anyone else???

Lisa

sweatshirtgirl · #3 August 16th, 2009, 09:26 AM

I was 4wks and 1day when I saw my OB - I had my annual exam and just kept the appt b/c I had a lot of questions for her. It's the same office that has delivered my 2 girls but now there's a different dr whom I don't like very much. But 95% of the time, you see the nurse practitioner anyway and I love her.

She said I had a "pregnant uterus" and that was good but didn't comment on the size, probably too early to tell. She gave me all the pamphlets about VBAC, genetic testing, etc (I'm "high risk" too (35), which I have heard referred to as geriatric, which always makes me laugh!)

I have had ovarian cysts for a few years and it's time to f/u on them w/ an u/s so I get to have one at 7 weeks, yay! And my next visit is at 8 weeks.

AmandaHugNKiss · #4 August 16th, 2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by sweatshirtgirl

...I'm "high risk" too (35), which I have heard referred to as geriatric, which always makes me laugh!

Gosh, isn't it amazing how different countries have differing opinions? I went for my booking in appointment last week and when I bemoaned I was 35 the midwife said 'That's young these days!' (and true enough, in my area particularly, most new mums are middle aged).

Again, our system when it comes to pregnant women seems pretty dfferent from the states. For instance, unless you are high risk (and clearly, simply being 35 doesn't qualify you!) your antenatal care and delivery will be midwife led.

VBACS are the norm from what I know of other Mums... or at least, it's never assumed (or dictated!) that because you've had a pevious section that's what you'll have to have again.

All and all, my two previous experiences of giving birth have been that it's a very nuturing, non-invasive 'trust mother nature' approach. Sure, pain relief is there if you want it (including epidural although I only know two mum's who had one!

) and doctors, consultants etc are there if they are NEEDED but on the whole there's a much more hands off approach that doesn't make everything seem like a medical procedure. My midwife last week was even wearing her own clothes, not a uniform! She said it helps put women at ease, to be less clincal, leading to a better relationship (and therefore, all being well, a happier birth experience!).

ANYWAY! So, she got blood from me easily (3 vials) despite my deep set, can-barely-see-'em veins, bp was 111/80, urine sampe clear... but best of all I got to hear the hertbeat on the doppler! She was shocked as in her experience the chances of finding it so early are slim, but there is was anyway, sounding like a galloping horse

Coley · #5 August 16th, 2009, 04:26 PM

Yay!! I'm so glad that all of you are progressing on your paths so well!

Admin-pattyandthemoos · #6 August 18th, 2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by morebluethanpink

Yep, I've had my first prenatal.

it was with my family dr (who delivered babies for 30 years but doesn't anymore) but he's put in a referral to an OB for me. Apparently I'm "high risk" now.

The apt was good. They are concerned about the possibility of my antibodies acting up or my bp acting up (though it's perfect now) and my uterus was measuring 10 weeks at 5w4d

but a u/s showed one perfect baby that was only two days ahead of schedule. Guess I've just had a lot of kids??? lol

Anyone else???

Lisa

I think that happens when you have had a few. It sounds like your bean is doing great though.

#7 August 21st, 2009, 07:48 AM

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I think that happens when you have had a few. It sounds like your bean is doing great though

It just freaked me out becuase this has never happened to me before! Even my last pregnancy (6th baby) I was only measuring 1-2 weeks ahead. I was soooo happy to see one!

I have another u/s booked for sept 14th (the NST) and I can't wait! It's so hard to believe someone is growing away in there, when you don't feel anything moving and such, ya know?

Lisa