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Q: How Far Along Were All of U When....

asked by: forever_in_love811 on November 24th, 2004

Experienced User

Hey girls!!! I'll be 6 weeks pregnant on friday and haven' t gone to my first ultrasound appointment yet. I have been to the family doc to get proof of pregnancy and prenantal vitamins and stuff. I am going to get on medicade but i'v heard that that take sa week or two to kick in b4 I can go to the doc. I had the papers sent to my house and I plan to take them back on monday. Do I really have to wait untill the medicade kicks in b4 I can go to the doc. I had a miscarriage a few months back and i'm so afriad that i'm going to miscarry agian!!! Also, my doc office called the other day to tell me how high my hcg levels were (i asked them to call). Well, a nurse told me that my levels were at 265 which according to that crazy nurse meant that I was only a week or two along. So, I started freaking out and so she put me on hold and when she got back on the phone told me that the doc said not to worry about it and that I am almost 6 weeks and that the hcg levels can vary. I still was afraid so I got on the net and foun out that if ur 6 weeks ur levels should be anywhere from 50 to like 1000 (i think that's right!) anyone know anything about that sorta stuff?? How far along were all of u when u had ur first appointments??? Thanks girls!!!

Wink

teresa

Replies(14)

Megn06

replied on November 24th, 2004

Experienced User

I am 8 weeks and going for my first visit on monday. I would have gone sooner but that was the only time she could fit me in.

Nikki n Rudy

replied on November 24th, 2004

Active User, very eHealthy

I was 8w for both on the first, 12w again and then 18w for my first son and 20w for this one

jaysgirl26

replied on November 25th, 2004

Experienced User

I was 7 weeks when I went for my first ultrasound, they kinda had to because they didn't know how far along I was yet, because I couldn't remember when my last period was. I was getting all stressed about miscarrying too, but it's better not to worry about it, no need to put yourself through all that stress. Just take really good care of yourself, and take your prenatal vitamins, that's all you can really do.

Newmommy23

replied on November 25th, 2004

Active User, very eHealthy

I was supposedly 8 wks but after ultra-sound I was only 7 wks!! Good luck hun!!

Pestridge

replied on November 25th, 2004

New User

Hi there!

I know it's easier said then done but please try not to stress out, it'll only make things worse..

I didn't find out I was pregnant til 7wks and went for my first ultrasound scan @ 10.5 wks. I think everyone worries when they have to wait a while more so if they have had miscarriages in the past, but try not to stress (as I said I kow it's easier said then done)..

Chin up, i'm sure things will b fine x

forever_in_love811

replied on November 25th, 2004

Experienced User

Hey everyone!!! Thanks alot for the supposrt....This makes me feel soooo much better about everything!!! Hopefully i'll be going to the doc. Really soon!!! Are any of u on medicade??? I just found out that the baby gets a heart beat at 6 weeks!!! Awww what a feelin'!!!!! I'v heard that you can't hear it untill ur about 10 to 12 weeks though. I'm so excited!!! Oh...And I know u all told me not to stress and worry but for the last two mornings I haven't been feeling sick like I normally do, and my breasts are alot less sore!!! I read that something could be wrong if ur symptoms go away!!! Do u guys think I should worry?? I hope nobody gets mad at me for asking these questions and gets rude and tells me to go ask a doc!!! Lol ha ha!!!! Well thanks again for all the support girls!!! Keep posting!!!! Good luck to u all!!!

Wink

teresa

Baybeeboi

replied on November 26th, 2004

New User

I am also on medicaid and if im not mistaken they cover your medical for three months before you get it as long as you know you are.I would call first but I went to the doctors and wasn't on medicade yet and when I got on they took care of all my medical for the last three months before.
If your real worried I would go get checked out.
Its not worth the risks to wait and its not good for you to be stressed and be prego. Good luck I hope every thing works out for you!!!

Tazzy D

replied on November 26th, 2004

Advanced Support Team

baybeeboi wrote:

i am also on medicaid and if im not mistaken they cover your medical for three months before you get it as long as you know you are.I would call first but I went to the doctors and wasn't on medicade yet and when I got on they took care of all my medical for the last three months before.

If your real worried I would go get checked out.

Its not worth the risks to wait and its not good for you to be stressed and be prego. Good luck I hope every thing works out for you!!!

i second that...

kitty2luv

replied on November 26th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Hey hunny how are ya havent posed in a while lol just wanted to say hi forever

forever_in_love811

replied on November 26th, 2004

Experienced User

Hey girls!!! So...The medicade should back up and cover the hospital bills from when I had my miscarriage?? It was september the first when I went to the hospital about all of it. I owe a sh*t load of money on all that. Do I jst go to the healthdepartment or what to get an appointment?? I mean can I go to the womens health center and get an appointment even though i'm not on medicade yet?? I just don't have money to pay 25 dollar co-pay everytime I have an appointment. How long did it take all of you to get the medicade started?? Anyways...Hi kitty!!! I have an appointment tuesday to go get proof of pregnancy (again because I live in a diffrent state now.) I also plan to take my medicade form back tuesday...So hopefully everything will get on the ball soon!!! Talk to ya all later....

Wink

teresa

1sttimemama

replied on November 27th, 2004

Experienced User

I was 7 weeks, but as far as medicaid goes, usually if you go to get proof of preggyness they help you apply for medicaid, at least for me they did, and then the medicaid people give you a temporary medicaid thats just a piece of paper that says you have medicaid for like 60 days. That way you dont have to wait for your actual card and everything, thats what I used for my first ultrasoud, they just couldnt do any blood work until the real medicaid kicked in, but see what you can find about that. That way you dont have to wait until everything goes through, especially if you ahve a history of miscarriage.

--cat

oh yeah, what state are you in?

forever_in_love811

replied on November 27th, 2004

Experienced User

1sttimemama wrote:

i was 7 weeks, but as far as medicaid goes, usually if you go to get proof of preggyness they help you apply for medicaid, at least for me they did, and then the medicaid people give you a temporary medicaid thats just a piece of paper that says you have medicaid for like 60 days. That way you dont have to wait for your actual card and everything, thats what I used for my first ultrasoud, they just couldnt do any blood work until the real medicaid kicked in, but see what you can find about that. That way you dont have to wait until everything goes through, especially if you ahve a history of miscarriage.

--cat

oh yeah, what state are you in?

hey cat!!! Thanks you very much Smile

so, I can get un ultrasound and find out if everything is going well, jsut no bloodwork??? Okay!!! I'm in va by the way...What about you???

Wink

teresa

jessamyn

replied on November 27th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

6 weeks 3 days! Smile

jessamyn

replied on November 27th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Average is 6-8 weeks Smile

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