I just found out today and im working all this week.
If i call the doctors office will i need to go in this week or when should i?
Thanks. Also, How often do you usually go during a pregnancy?

stylistjennifer

Thank youuu.
My first appt will i get an ultra sound to see how the babys doing?
OR when will i first get an ultra sound?

J_9

Every doctor's office is different. Some do an ultrasound right away, yet others wait. It also depends on your insurance as to when and how many ultrasounds are done.

stylistjennifer

Ok thank you. I cant wait to go to the doctor now.

stylistjennifer

I have another question, i heard from a friend that at 3 months you have to get blood drawn. about 8 pints? Is this true?
and if so why?

J_9

You don't get 8 pints drawn. That's excessive. You get a small amount of blood drawn. The reason is to determine your blood type, RH factor, Immunities, as well as HIV status.

stylistjennifer

oh ok, so you do get your blood drawn again at 3 months?
I just dont like doing that.
also, how far along usually till you can find out what your having?

J_9

They may draw your blood again at 3 months, it all depends on the doctor. But we DO draw blood when you come in to the hospital in labor as well.

You find out what you are having typically around 20 weeks.

stylistjennifer

ok thank you

stylistjennifer

How well does the gender predictor test work? that you can buy from walgreens.

KARIEMELIA

I have read reviews on that gender prediction test, and what I gathered from all of it was: it was a fun test to take but accuracy-wise... wasn't too good!