anybody else late to the party?

@teamCara the more responses I get the happier I become...now I'm just ready to finish moving and find a dr...whenever it is they see me I just hope its soon...?

@lalaT0418 omgee i would be so frustrated...that's only a few weeks out from finding out the gender right?! i'm glad you got everything figured out!! ?

Literally same story minus the house but I did move apts which has been HELL!! I'm on my 4th baby, found out in June.. haven't scheduled an appt but I did call a couple days ago.. only there system was down so I was told to call back in 2 hours. I never called back ??‍♀️ I'm going with a midwife this time so I'm pretty excited but first appts usually aren't until 12w so we're somewhat good. Lol

I live in the uk and we don't see anyone before 8 weeks, even then it's a midwife appointment to fill out paperwork, no scans or anything. Hormone levels are never measured, there are no blood tests beyond things like checking for anemea. You get two scans, 12 weeks to confirm dates and 20 weeks anatomy scan. If you want to find out the gender the only chance is at the 20 week scan (if baby is the right way round) Other than the scans you only see midwives, never a doctor. Unless you are high risk or there's a problem, then they do more.

I'm saying this to illustrate what's actually needed. It's not that much! In a culture where insurance pays for health care and doctors get paid for each thing they do it's common to get a lot of scans, tests etc. Not because they are medically needed but because mums like them and doctors like getting paid for them. I'm 12 +3 and waiting for my first scan, at 10 weeks you're fine!

I'm 13w2d and haven't seen a Dr yet. Not by choice but bc the office I chose only does new patients 1st appt on Tuesdays and I couldn't ever get off on Tuesdays!! Finally, I just had to call and be like, email/fax/mail me whatever I need to fill out as new pt bc i would t ever be able to make a Tuesday appt. I almost thought I'd have to find somewhere else but we got it straight. But since I didn't get in before 10wks for ultrasound, I have to wait to even be seen until I'm 16weeks! My very first appt is August 28th. Sheesh.

@XannieWithALittleBean lol...i love the way you put it... "i did what i do best" lol...tickled me...ok cool well I'm at ease now...during my second pregnancy my dr gave me such a hard time about coming in so late...i was 9 weeks when i found out I was preggo...so since then I had assumed it was bad to go after you were too far along...but I'm guessing not now...

It really should be.. Im having the same Dr. As with my first daughter.. So i know his routine.. Ultrasound during the first trimester to make sure the baby is viable and to confirm due date.. Then i wouldnt get another scan until 20 weeks.. So since i had already had all of this done.. I did what i do best and procrastinated lol..

I've been to my gp, but don't start midwife appointments until the 18th. I'll be 14 weeks

I would choose your doctor now and at least call to schedule an appointment even if it's not until after you move. Good luck with the move!

@XannieWithALittleBean i hope its smooth sailing for me once I choose a doctor...hopefully my first appointment will include a sonogram...I'm curious to see if the due date changes....

@Mrs Mayfield I feel better now...I figure by the time I get settled I'll be 13 or 14 weeks out...

Tbh i am scheduled for my first dr appt. Monday and im 14 weeks... Ive had an ultrasound.. But not appt.. My primary already had bloodwork done on me..so they just scheduled me fore a ultrasound to see gender lol

I'm 13 weeks on Sunday and haven't seen a doctor yet. My first appointment is on the 24th of this month though. I've known I was pregnant since June 4th.

@annacooper22 omgee why yes of course...due date buddies we shall be lol...i'm secretly hoping baby chooses to come a little early....my 3rd baby was born february 25th kinda hoping she won't have to share a birthday season lol...

@bubblesmama1982 my sister and I used the same doctor years ago when we were having our first sets of babies so i used the same dr for all three of my kids...this is a new marriage and i wanted to give my guy a freshstart w/ me so that is also why I decided to wait so long...switching doctors leaves me anxious a little as well....finding one I trust will be a challenge...i know how you must feel...

I have yet gone to a doctor yet and I'm 13wks. Just waiting for my insurance to kick in and I'll be seeing a doctor soon.

This is my 3rd and I haven't seen a Dr yet. I got an ultrasound at 8 weeks but that's it. I'm 10 weeks 6 days. With my first I didn't see my ob until 13 weeks.

I went to my doctor that delivered my other kids and he is no longer doing OB so now I have to find a midwife. I don't trust easily when it comes to medical care so I am really struggling with picking a new provider.

I am 10 wks 6 days

thank you ladies! I feel a little better knowing I haven't really missed anything crucial...I have been taking prenatal vitamins since the TTC phase...i stopped maybe two weeks ago because they started making me vomit after I'd take them...I will try to start back!

My first appointment wasn't until 12 weeks, and they also just listened to the heartbeat and drew blood, took my blood pressure, etc. If it would put your mind at ease you could always look into a local clinic. If you're in the US, planned parenthood does prenatal care. That way you don't have to go through the trouble of finding a doctor twice.

I'm 10weeks and 2 days, this is my first and all they did was poke me with needles and draw blood. But most importantly prescribed prenatals at 8 weeks. So your best bet is to take all of your vitamins, eat healthy and drink water while you move.

I have not called the midwife yet.