First timers come on in! - Page 2

[filiadeluna]

Originally Posted by dachshund mom

For all the lurking "been there, done that" mommies - how long until I stop running to the bathroom to check for AF?

Hahaha that is SO me. I keep doing that too. It's scary, though, when you don't know what to expect to feel *down there*. LOL.

[lila2801]

Originally Posted by pigirl

Hey, I have a question. We had our first doctor's appt this week (I was 4w 4d) and it wasn't what I expected at all. They had me come in to confirm the pregnancy I guess, but they didn't do a blood test; it was just another pee in a cup thing. No hcg numbers, no progesterone numbers. Is that normal? I was expecting a pap, and some quantitative results. They did draw blood for a rubella titer, my blood type, etc. Anyone have any input? My next appt is for 8w 4d.

This is exactly what my doctor did. I was told she needs a BFP on file and she went over some information and answered all my questions. Ofcourse I did have a recent pap from March. I don't have another appt though until 10 weeks.

[Devaskyla]

Totally normal. That's mostly all they do. Blood pressure, weight, pee in a cup, see you in a month. It's virtually pointless, imo. Sure, it catches problems, but does nothing to prevent them. I did UP last pregnancy & I'm planning on doing it again this time.

[DeannaK]

I'm a first timer! I'm already a mommy though, thanks to adoption. : We are super excited as we have been trying to get pregnant for more than 4 years. :

[ClumsySugarPlum]

I'm also a 1st timer. My only baby is covered in fur. I'm hoping the one inside me sheds less.