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Q: 1st Doc Appointment
asked by: Grumpy Bear 85 on January 24th, 2005
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I have my first doc appointment tomorrow im estimating that im 7-8 weeks preg. What kinds of things did they do at your first app. And what can I expect? Im so nervous and anxious (sp?) I want to go know it's been killing me to wait!
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lil_blaze2004
replied on January 24th, 2005
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Well at my first appt (i'm guesing it's the same in cda or the us) they made me sit with a nurse so she could find out my family history and asked whether I was happy about the baby. If my family and bf's/hubby's family were supportive etc...Then I had a pap smear (unless you have proof of one being done in the last 6months-1year, then they do blood tets to test for everything. Then I met with the nurse again and she gave me a bunch of booklets and forms and stuff like that.
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l2at24
replied on January 24th, 2005
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They will do vitals. Push on your belly and see where your uterus is. I think you may have to get fully undressed. Can't remember. Maybe do a vaginal sonogram to get a better estimate of how far along you are. Not much first visit. You won't be able to hear the heartbeat. It's mostly just to confirm the pregnancy.
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Tazzy D
replied on January 24th, 2005
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Ditto what everyone else said...

They check you and have you do a family history on yourself and babies fathers side. And they do vitals weight and give you vitamins and etc. Good luck
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BrianBaby
replied on January 24th, 2005
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I love going to my Dr. Appts!! Lol!!! At my first appt I filled out a bunch of paper work and answered a million questions on family medical backround and stuff like that......They did a pap and a breast examination and pressed on my belly.....That was about it. They sent me to the hospital for to get my bloodwork~i don't think they had a lab there or something!! Have fun and let us know how it goes!!!
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Grumpy Bear 85
replied on January 25th, 2005
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Im back!! Im so happy I feel it went great they started with a urine test and then I doc did backround questionaire which was no use (im adopted I don't now anything) then he did a pap smear said everything appeared to be great. Then it took 3 nurses poking and proding me with needles to find veins so I could give a gallon of blood lol!!! I have my first ultra sound at 10 weeks and that will be on feb 25th (he said we can see the heart beat and maybe hear it at that time im so excited!!!!) thanks ladies for your support
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lil_blaze2004
replied on January 25th, 2005
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grumpy bear 85 wrote:
im back!! Im so happy I feel it went great they started with a urine test and then I doc did backround questionaire which was no use (im adopted I don't now anything) then he did a pap smear said everything appeared to be great. Then it took 3 nurses poking and proding me with needles to find veins so I could give a gallon of blood lol!!! I have my first ultra sound at 10 weeks and that will be on feb 25th (he said we can see the heart beat and maybe hear it at that time im so excited!!!!) thanks ladies for your support


see it wasn't so bad now... And the next one will be evn better with the u/s and stuff. Bring tissues...Lol
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