When did you see the ob for the first time?

Just wondering how long you guys had to wait to start seeing your ob.

Here's my story . . . I'm 7 weeks and I still have to wait a week to see my ob for the first time and its starting to get to me. I called for an appointment when I got my BFP -- 2 weeks ago, but the office said that they couldn't fit me in for 3 weeks. When I asked why and they said the nurse pract. is really booked (and apparently I have to see her first).

Anyway -- I'll be 8 weeks before I even meet my ob and her office staff -- ughhhhh!!!

I've seen my Family Practitioner (who confirmed my BFP and prescribed prenatals), but I really want to see the ob. I have questions about my pain, sleeping, etc. Plus my prenatals are making me really sick (naseous morning and night when I take them before bed and really puking if I take 'em in the am!) I have to get new prenatals!!!!!

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My Dr. had me come in a few days after I got a postive test at home. Think I was maybe 6 weeks pregnant at the time. Didn't do much, just talked about prenatals I was already taking, and scheduled bloodwork. Didn't have a sono until 8 weeks.

If you're unhappy, I would definitely call them and express that you're having issues that you really want to discuss w/the Dr. ASAP. If they refuse and say they can't fit you in, perhaps look for another Dr.? What happens if in a few weeks/months you need to get in for something important last minute, and they can't fit you in?

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Most OB's will not see you till at least Week 8. Thats standard practice.

I had IVF so its a little different, I saw an RE earlier....BUT.....My OB I saw at 8 and 1/2 weeks for the first time.

ETA_ I had a Question about the flu Shot, and a Question about the Pre-natels. I called my OB and they answered over the phone for me.

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I was 2 weeks when I got my BFP and called my OBGYN. They scheduled me for an appt at my 7 week mark. So the 8 week mark should be fine although - did they ask you if you had prenatals? My doctor prescribed them to me a year before we decided to get pregnant and told me to fill them once we started getting close.

The 8 week appt itself is okay because chances are high that they will put you on a sonogram machine to confirm the pregnancy and you'll get to see the baby - plus get pics! It was that appt that I asked all my questions. If you have questions that you want answered now - you can call them.

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I was seen at 4 weeks...my doctor scheduled me for all the bloodwork and sono at 7 weeks.

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I was seen at 6 weeks.

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Thanks for the info -- really makes me feel better

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My appointment was for 7 weeks, but it turned out to be 8 weeks.

my first pregnancy wasn't until 10 weeks! My original OB wanted met o wait until 15!!!!! (there were scheduling conflicts) that I couldn't do, but 10 was fine!

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Just wanted to add that if your prenatals are making you sick, you can take any store brand prenatals to see if you react better. As long as you don't have any extra needs, like iron deficiency or something similar, the otc vitamins are fine

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I harassed my Dr's into seeing me at 4 weeks and they were so rude about it that I ended up switching to another practice.

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I saw my doc before I missed AF and he confirmed I was preggo. At week 5 I had bloodwork and I go back to see him on Monday when I'll be 6wks 5 dys.
He will see me weekly for the first few weeks.

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I was seen the day after i got the BFP w/no appointment, bloodwork and transvaginal done that day (it was week 4) and they took blood again 2 days later to test betas and now I'm scheduled next on 2/8

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My doctor's office policy is that your first visit is not until you are 8 weeks - unless you have had a previous problem. The waiting drove me NUTS!

A nurse called me right after I made the appointment do give me the dos/don'ts until then and to prescribe prenatals.

I didn't take well to the prenatals and called the office and they had me pick up a bunch of samples to try. Why don't you call the office and explain the prenatals are making you sick and I am sure they will prescribe you something else! Also, tell the nurse the pain you are having...maybe they will have you come in sooner.

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My doctor saw me at 5 weeks.

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Its frustrating to have to wait but most dr's see you around that time. If you go earlier, they will send you for bloodwork and tell you to come back.
If you arent happy with the way the office handles their procedures maybe you should look into another dr.
I switched Dr's for the same reason to many "standard procedures".

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With both pregnancies, I didn't see my OB until I was 8 weeks.

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I went for my 1st visit at around 5 weeks.

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they called me in right away to take their urine test and now i dont go back until i'm 9 weeks!! I dont know how i'm gonna wait that long!

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Each office is different. I saw my dr. this time during my 6th week [they had a cancellation and saw me the day after I was calling]. With my first, I called during my 5th week [when I found out] and wasn't seen until the 7th week. It's hard waiting...but the time will come.