So, we finally had our very first OB appointment yesterday! I took the day off work (it was only a pupil free day), and Hubby was owed a day off, so we took the bus into the city and went in at about 9am. Because we're going to a private hospital we go to a separate OB office. Beautiful office, friendly staff (not that there aren't friendly staff at a public hospital), just a general good vibe. I was nervous and couldn't concentrate on my magazine while we were waiting, so I just sat there attempting to be patient.
My doctor called us in, so we went and sat down in her office. Female doctor, youngish, very friendly, seems like she knows her stuff. Where we're going is a group practice, which means there are 4 doctors who rotate shifts- so when you deliver you could get any of them(unless it's a scheduled delivery).
I'm going to stick with my current doctor for now, but later on in the pregnancy when there's more frequent appointments, I'll meet the other doctors too.
Anyway, she started by asking me a whole heap of questions. She doesn't like the medication I'm on for my Crohn's Disease (I knew this would happen!). My gastroenterologist has recommended I stay on it and tells me it's safe during pregnancy. She tells me there is another safer medication option, which I am totally happy to go with. She is going to call my gastroenterologist and discuss it with her. So we shall see.
I got weighed, she checked my blood pressure etc. She also discovered I have a pregnancy related heart murmur (who knew!).
Next was the fun part! We went into another room where the ultrasound machine was. I lay down, got that gooey stuff squirted on my belly and she found our little sesame seed with a nice strong heart beat. I was so relieved. I had visions of her looking inside and saying "ummm, I'm sorry, you're not pregnant." (lol).
Also, there was only 1 baby- which I had been pretty sure of. I think Hubby was a little disappointed though. heh!
Our little sesame seed was measuring 1 week earlier than I had initially been told. This didn't worry or surprise me, as my cycles had been about 34 days (not 28, as my GP had calculated on), so our little blob is approximately 8 weeks today. That means my due date is the 31st of May!
Our next appointment is the 12 week scan. We have decided not to tell anyone about the pregnancy until we get the all clear from the 12 week scan (fingers crossed!). Only 3 and a half weeks until the scan. The countdown begins!
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