1st official dr's appt...

I originally had my 1st appt scheduled for 2/14, but they called for me to re-schedule. My new appt is onthe 20th and I will be 10 weeks. I feel like I should of been seen so much sooner? I did see the dr when I was 6 weeks because I was spotting so she did and internal exam and said my cervix was closed and everything looked good.

Iknow so many girls who already had blood work done. Isnt there a timeframe that certain tests must be done to rule out certain issues?

For instance, down syndrome...

thanks girls!

Message edited 2/7/2006 4:29:43 PM.

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they dont test for downs syndrome untill week 15 or so. being seen at week 10 is perfectly fine and right on schedule.

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10 weeks should be fine considering your doctor has seen you before.

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thanks girls!!!!!!!!!

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10 weeks should be just fine, specially since your doc has already seen you. I believe they do the down syndrome at 16 weeks.

Message edited 2/7/2006 4:49:59 PM.

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I called my doctor as soon as I found out I was pregnant, which was one day after AF was due.

My first appointment I was at 6.5 weeks. I have seen the doctor every 4 weeks since then. I am 30 weeks now and everything has been fine.

I had my AFP test (downs test) at 16 weeks. It is not adviseable to have it done earlier than that. There can be false positives.

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I feel so much better..

thanks girls

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good... don't worry. You are right on schedule.

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My 1st apt was what we thought was 8 weeks...
but I was really 9w3d