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    Nov 5, 2007, 11:55 AM
    What to expect?
    Hey guys! My first prenatal appointment is this Friday and I will be 6 weeks and 3 days! Can anyone give me some insight on what to expect, what sort of questions will be asked, what will take place, blah de blah de blah. I was also wondering if they will perform a transvaginal ultrasound? Thanks for the input in advance! :D
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    Nov 5, 2007, 12:05 PM
    They will most likely do an exam, check your urine, blood pressure, weigh you, and ask questions like LMP? Family history, etc. they may take blood for certain testing, some wait until later though. There is no need for a transvaginal u/s unless you are currently showing signs of miscarriage. They will most likely be unable to hear a heartmeat, but may check with the doppler just in case. Its pretty much a get to know you kind of appt this early, and they will probably pass on info for prenatal health and what not...
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    Nov 5, 2007, 12:16 PM
    Thanks alk! I hope they do some sort of ultrasound... I really want to SEE something, haha! :D
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    Nov 5, 2007, 12:18 PM
    I had my first at around the same time. They did not do an ultrasound and waited until the next visit to check for the heartbeat. They gave me a due date which was something I had known already from a due date calculator online. They also asked me family medical history.
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    Nov 5, 2007, 12:20 PM
    Thanks bunches babieface! Those online thingys are great aren't they! Step ahead of the doc! ;)
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    Nov 5, 2007, 12:29 PM
    Not a problem... each dr. is different... my first doctor did a vaginal exam every appt... my second one rarely used a doppler... my dr. now rarely does vaginal exams and uses the doppler every time as well as measuring my tummy, something none of the others did.. lol.
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    Nov 5, 2007, 04:18 PM
    Thanks Alk! Hopefully my doctor will be like your 3rd doc! I want to make sure everything is covered and okie dokie... no corners cut!
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    Nov 5, 2007, 04:21 PM
    When I went in for my first appt they did a vaginal ultrasound... but that was only because I wasn't having periods when I got pregnant... so they literally had no clue how far along I was.
    Then at every appt they measure my stomach, listened to the heartbeat with the doppler... and of course EVERY time had to put my on the scale! Haha!!
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    Nov 5, 2007, 04:55 PM
    Sounds lovely! Can't wait!!
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    Nov 5, 2007, 05:00 PM
    Yeah... the real fun was when I had to start standing on the scale backwards because my belly would hit the stand! Hahahaha!!

    Awww... it's all kinds of fun :D
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    Nov 5, 2007, 05:05 PM
    Awww, I seriously can't wait... I'm all antsy about the big day! I just hope I get to maybe hear a heartbeat or see a little something!
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    Nov 5, 2007, 05:11 PM
    I bet!! It's all SO exciting :):):)

    Keep us updated on how it goes :D:D
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    Nov 5, 2007, 05:15 PM
    Oh don't worry I definitely will! Maybe I will have some cute little pics of my peanut to show everyone! :D
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