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TTCThirdBaby · Feb 15th, 2010, 10:47 AM

I went the same week as my BFP then that got the ball rolling for the midwife appts xxx

AC81 · Feb 15th, 2010, 10:50 AM

I didn't bother seeing my gp - just rang for a midwife appt which I finally had last week. I found last time (when preg with dd) that I went and saw the gp but she didn't actually do anything. Didn't confirm my pregnancy - said the home tests were as good as what she could offer and to go and see the midwife. So I just skipped the dr's this time!

a_nonniemouse · Feb 15th, 2010, 11:07 AM

I got my BFP on Sunday last week and went to the doctors today, all he said was congratulations, worked out a sort of due date (9th of October) and prescribed me folic acid. I've to call and make a midwife ap in about 3 weeks, which if calculated right makes me 9 weeks. A bit of a let down really.

NicoleB · Feb 15th, 2010, 11:10 AM

I got my bfp today and well see my OB on 3/3..

trumpetbum · Feb 15th, 2010, 12:54 PM

I made an appt that day but told them it wasn't urgent and they gave me today, 1 weeks and 4 days later.

crazyrae · Feb 15th, 2010, 13:14 PM

When I saw my doc before xmas and told him I was trying he said to wait a week after missed period to test to avoid disappointment etc (as if I could wait that long!) and then book an appt to come in. I don't think he will do much either, except give me the midwife details. So anyway, as I tested 3 days early and got a + I will wait until weds, the day after I would expect

just to make sure it doesn't somehow turn up and then book to see doc for the following week!

But it's got me thinking about midwife appt, maybe sooner is better if they are busy, but I don't want to turn up this week to then find he sends me away until it has been longer!

crazyrae · Feb 15th, 2010, 13:25 PM

Ok, I have just checked the online booking system for my docs and the only appts left at the moment are end of next week so I went and booked it for Thurs 25th Feb as by weds they might all be gone - I can always cancel it

Kaz1977 · Feb 15th, 2010, 14:50 PM

Hi

I went the day after my BFP for what they call a 'booking visit'. They basically just fill out a form, work out a rough due date for the baby and refer you on to the midwife for an appt at 8-9 weeks and to the hospital for a scan at 12 weeks.

I'm glad I went then - they also check your medical history and can refer you to hospital for additional care if necessary. I'm hypothyroid so will be seen for extra blood tests. Midwife called a few days after dr appt to increase my meds prior to first blood test.

It is a non-event at the GP though - I don't think they take you seriously until you've reached the magic 12 weeks

ladykara · Feb 15th, 2010, 16:56 PM

Im seeing mine this Wed, i had to see my doc before due to bleeding so he didnt get time for booking in visit..

emma2810 · Feb 16th, 2010, 04:06 AM

thanks for the responses ladies.Ive booked one for this afternoon.I thought I'd ebst be seen as early as possible with all the probems I had last time as Im supposed to have a scan at 7weeks.Will let you know if it was worthwhile going or not!

Feb 15th, 2010, 10:47 AM	#11
TTCThirdBaby Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Essex Posts: 301	I went the same week as my BFP then that got the ball rolling for the midwife appts xxx

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Feb 15th, 2010, 10:50 AM	#12
AC81 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,583	I didn't bother seeing my gp - just rang for a midwife appt which I finally had last week. I found last time (when preg with dd) that I went and saw the gp but she didn't actually do anything. Didn't confirm my pregnancy - said the home tests were as good as what she could offer and to go and see the midwife. So I just skipped the dr's this time!

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Feb 15th, 2010, 11:07 AM	#13
a_nonniemouse Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 11	Went today I got my BFP on Sunday last week and went to the doctors today, all he said was congratulations, worked out a sort of due date (9th of October) and prescribed me folic acid. I've to call and make a midwife ap in about 3 weeks, which if calculated right makes me 9 weeks. A bit of a let down really.

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Feb 15th, 2010, 11:10 AM	#14
NicoleB Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,939	I got my bfp today and well see my OB on 3/3..

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Feb 15th, 2010, 12:54 PM	#15
trumpetbum Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Glasvegas Posts: 3,398	I made an appt that day but told them it wasn't urgent and they gave me today, 1 weeks and 4 days later.

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Feb 15th, 2010, 13:14 PM	#16
crazyrae Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: London, UK Posts: 454	When I saw my doc before xmas and told him I was trying he said to wait a week after missed period to test to avoid disappointment etc (as if I could wait that long!) and then book an appt to come in. I don't think he will do much either, except give me the midwife details. So anyway, as I tested 3 days early and got a + I will wait until weds, the day after I would expect just to make sure it doesn't somehow turn up and then book to see doc for the following week! But it's got me thinking about midwife appt, maybe sooner is better if they are busy, but I don't want to turn up this week to then find he sends me away until it has been longer!

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Feb 15th, 2010, 13:25 PM	#17
crazyrae Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: London, UK Posts: 454	Ok, I have just checked the online booking system for my docs and the only appts left at the moment are end of next week so I went and booked it for Thurs 25th Feb as by weds they might all be gone - I can always cancel it

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Feb 15th, 2010, 14:50 PM	#18
Kaz1977 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 493	straight away Hi I went the day after my BFP for what they call a 'booking visit'. They basically just fill out a form, work out a rough due date for the baby and refer you on to the midwife for an appt at 8-9 weeks and to the hospital for a scan at 12 weeks. I'm glad I went then - they also check your medical history and can refer you to hospital for additional care if necessary. I'm hypothyroid so will be seen for extra blood tests. Midwife called a few days after dr appt to increase my meds prior to first blood test. It is a non-event at the GP though - I don't think they take you seriously until you've reached the magic 12 weeks

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Feb 15th, 2010, 16:56 PM	#19
ladykara Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: london Posts: 2,194	Im seeing mine this Wed, i had to see my doc before due to bleeding so he didnt get time for booking in visit..

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Feb 16th, 2010, 04:06 AM	#20
emma2810 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: co.durham,UK Posts: 1,370	thanks for the responses ladies.Ive booked one for this afternoon.I thought I'd ebst be seen as early as possible with all the probems I had last time as Im supposed to have a scan at 7weeks.Will let you know if it was worthwhile going or not!

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