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23-6-2009 - Question

My mood while writing this blog: Confused!

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I was just thinking... I went to the doctors yesterday for my first appointment. But she did not confirm my pregnancy with a blood/urine test. She is sending me for blood work but also scheduled me for an early ultrasound. Is this normal not to confirm a pregnancy? I thought that was the first step! She asked me about my testing and I told her I tested 3 times, so do you think she thought it was sort of pointless? Help!

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6 Comments on Question


amber luvs jim - Wednesday, 24 Jun
My dr had me take a urine test, but i really felt like it was a wasted trip. blood work would be best i think because then they will know your levels.

DiandClover - Tuesday, 23 Jun
My doc just took my word for it, and I never had to do an in office test. In fact, my doctor never does in office tests, he sends you to the hospital to pee in a cup! Forget that, I can see two lines on my own time, thanks! lol

MrsStrickland74 - Tuesday, 23 Jun
My doctor wasn't going to confirm my pregnancy. She asked me when my lmp was over the phone, scheduled my first ob vist for 8 weeks. I was freaking out. I wanted them to take blood or something so I finally convinced them to just to make sure my levels were correct with my dates. So I guess it isn't unusual for them to not confirm a pregnancy.

yorkie puggle - Tuesday, 23 Jun
My doc didn't take my word for it, they still made me POAS, but at least I got to keep it for keepsakes : )

yorkie puggle - Tuesday, 23 Jun
did she give you an exam? When I went for my first appointment with my DD, the doctor took a look inside and told me my cervix was turning blue, which is a pregnancy sign. And then she gave me the script to get my blood taken, and a couple weeks after that I had a sonogram. Hope this helps! xoxo

cpalmer - Tuesday, 23 Jun
when i was pregnant with DD, i called my doc and made an appt. i then told her i had 2 positive pregnancy tests and then she told me i had to get bloodwork, so im guessing ur doc is just taking ur word for it :) and the bloodtest and ultrasound will tell all....hope this helps lol