First OB Visit – Minus the OB
So today was my first official visit at my Ob/Gyn’s office. And by visit I mean meeting. And by meeting, I mean chat in a tiny office with a nurse where the only medical-ish thing that took place was me getting the seasonal flu shot. (For the first time ever, by the way.)
The meet and greet was fairly uneventful. She took a history, thumbed through my file, tried to determine my due date which changed three times during the visit, and gave me tons of take home material -which I have read practically all of already.
The best part of the visit? Booking ultrasound appointments! Seriously people, begging works! I’m pretty sure I would normally not have one until my 1st trimester screening unless I pleaded. I managed to get one next week.
A question was asked in the comments about how I’m feeling. I feel great! Seriously, I’m sporting practically no symptoms. And of course, that had/has me concerned. The worst part physically so far has been DURING the 2ww. I had sore boobs, a splitting headache and a general crappy disposition. The sore boobs hung on for a few weeks after that but have since nearly disappeared. Maybe I’m a little more tired but that’s it. I’m not complaining (or at least trying not to). I really don’t want to be sick. What I would like is a constant little reminder that something is still happenin’ down there. I guess I’ll have to wait for the next scan – eight days and counting…
Isn’t that first meeting such a let down? Hooray for getting an ultrasound next week!
Enjoy the feeling great! I was like you and wanted to feel something and now I say careful what you wish for. I had no symptoms until maybe 8 or 9 weeks and it’s been miserable all day sickness ever since.
Congrats on the ultrasound appointment! I understand wanting a reminder that everything is ok…hopefully if you get that reminder it won’t be too unpleasant. :)
Hooray for another scan. And yes, that first appointment is eery, isn’t it?
Glad the visit went well and hoping the next 8 days go by quickly.
Congrats on the first visit! I can’t imagine how exciting your first u/s will be!
Good job begging! It is brilliant what you can get when you abandon any reservations about asking for it. SO glad you’re getting a scan soon. I hope the meantime is pleasantly distracting.
The ultrasound is sooooo exciting. It is so thrilling to see the baby moving around, even so early. I hope they can give you a great picture. Very weird (for me) that you would not actually meet your OB at the first meeting. How do you know if you want to stick with him/her if you don’t get to meet him/her?
genkicat, I have met her. She’s been my doctor for years. She is an Ob/Gyn so I have seen her for regular gyno stuff. She works with several other docs so I won’t get to see her at each visit and this first one was just with the nurse. Good question though! :)
I’m so excited for you! I just went to your twitter page because I hadn’t seen anything in awhile, and the clicked here and LOOK AT YOU! In the OB in and stuff! I am sending good thoughts your way. xoxo
Hey, congratulations on your pregnancy!! I just discovered your blog through Sweet Baby Dreams, and I’m so thrilled for you–I’m always on the lookout for other pregnant single women who conceived the same way that I did. :) Here’s to a healthy and happy pregnancy for you!!
yay for ultrasounds! i know feeling something would be a comfort, but i’m sure the u/s will put you at ease so you can enjoy feeling great!