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Just found out I'm pregnant!!!!!!
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24-09-2012 10:47pm#1As the title says I'm pregnant!
I'll be goIng to the doctor tomorrow afternoon but was just wondering about a few things.
1) my last period was on the 24 th of August so how many weeks does that make me? I know it's probably a silly question but I can't think straight!
2) I seem to be peeing more than usual, this isn't me reading into it & developing symptoms that are not there, I'm going way more than usual. Is this normal this early?
3) what should I expect tomorrow? Tummy examination? Blood tests etc?
4) is there anything I should be asking the doctor?
I'm really sorry but when I say my head is a mess I mean I can't think straight. I should know these answers but I'm drawing a complete blank & just grinning like a loon
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Ahh congrats
:D
Doc may do blood test to confirm, take a urine sample with you as s/he may do a preg test too.
Tell you to take folic acid, ask you if you want to go public or private, some docs book you into hospital them selves via letter, others give you a list and tell you to ring yourself.
Doc may get you to sign a form about combined care (Basically just ensuriing that they will get paid for your 6 free gp visits)
I think you 4wks preg but I could be wrong, and and the peeing is normal, my incredibly sore boobs used to be my first sign, comgrats again0 -
Will he be able to confirm straight away from blood/ urine?Ahh congrats:D
Doc may do blood test to confirm, take a urine sample with you as s/he may do a preg test too.
Tell you to take folic acid, ask you if you want to go public or private, some docs book you into hospital them selves via letter, others give you a list and tell you to ring yourself.
Doc may get you to sign a form about combined care (Basically just ensuriing that they will get paid for your 6 free gp visits)
I think you 4wks preg but I could be wrong, and and the peeing is normal, my incredibly sore boobs used to be my first sign, comgrats again
Yeah it's the sore boobs that got me thinking. I did a test on Friday & it turned out negative but I literally woke up today & just felt weird all day. Kinda like I'm dizzy but I'm not, it doesn't even make sense!
I'm still in shock it happened so fast for us!0 -
So your test was negative? Did you get a positive one?girl in the striped socks wrote: »
Will he be able to confirm straight away from blood/ urine?Ahh congrats:D
Doc may do blood test to confirm, take a urine sample with you as s/he may do a preg test too.
Tell you to take folic acid, ask you if you want to go public or private, some docs book you into hospital them selves via letter, others give you a list and tell you to ring yourself.
Doc may get you to sign a form about combined care (Basically just ensuriing that they will get paid for your 6 free gp visits)
I think you 4wks preg but I could be wrong, and and the peeing is normal, my incredibly sore boobs used to be my first sign, comgrats again
Yeah it's the sore boobs that got me thinking. I did a test on Friday & it turned out negative but I literally woke up today & just felt weird all day. Kinda like I'm dizzy but I'm not, it doesn't even make sense!
I'm still in shock it happened so fast for us!
The doctor did not do a test on me as the one's you buy for home use are actually a lot more sensitive then their ones for early tests. Are you sick or anything?
The sore boob's was a tell tale sign for me 0 -
Congrats
That makes you 4 weeks and 3 days!
Just a word of warning....dont worry too much if the doctors test comes out negative, you're still quite early and a lot of doctors tests aren't as sensitive as the dearer ones you get in the chemist. Happened me on my first-almost ran to the doctors and then was so disheartened when his test was negative. Had to go back the following week and all was grand.
Once you've Had a positive test yourself then you're definitely pregnant!
Doc prob won't do much tomorrow apart from paperwork and prob a few basics like blood pressure.0 -
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I'm far from an expert, but surely all we know is that she got pregnant any time since her last period? It could have been very soon after her last period or just very recently?
She could have gotten pregnant anytime after the first day of her last period, but for calculation dates its always done from the first day of the last period. So for instance I'm 28 weeks and 3 days but in reality the baby is more likely 26 weeks old. That's why due dates are so flexible! All the dating stuff can get very confusing! I did lots of reading up before I figured it out.
Also congrats striped socks!! That's so exciting your doctor might not do a test since the at home ones are much more sensitive. My doctor just said ok that's grand, weighed me, took my blood pressure and filled out my form for public care. I was shocked I thought there would be something....more!
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Rachineire wrote: »She could have gotten pregnant anytime after the first day of her last period, but for calculation dates its always done from the first day of the last period. So for instance I'm 28 weeks and 3 days but in reality the baby is more likely 26 weeks old. That's why due dates are so flexible! All the dating stuff can get very confusing! I did lots of reading up before I figured it out.
Don't you get a much more accurate due date once the foetus is developed enough for the technician to estimate by size?
Congrats socks 0 -
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Rachineire wrote: »She could have gotten pregnant anytime after the first day of her last period, but for calculation dates its always done from the first day of the last period. So for instance I'm 28 weeks and 3 days but in reality the baby is more likely 26 weeks old. That's why due dates are so flexible! All the dating stuff can get very confusing! I did lots of reading up before I figured it out.
Don't you get a much more accurate due date once the foetus is developed enough for the technician to estimate by size?
Congrats socks
Yes they can narrow it down but maybe by a couple of days. For instance mine went from Dec. 11th to Dec. 15th, so calculating from the last menstrual cycle is still the best bet, especially if the woman is regular 0 -
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Hi girl in the striped socks,
If your last period was 24th of August, your due date is june 1st 2013
If you're going public they should send you an appointment for a scan at 12 weeks. Then maybe 20 weeks depending on your family history.
I got a scan at 12 weeks and won't get another scan until 31 weeks :eek:
So i went for a private scan at 21 weeks to make sure things are going ok
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When I go into due date calculators on different sites it tells me 31st of may????Hi girl in the striped socks,
If your last period was 24th of August, your due date is june 1st 2013
If you're going public they should send you an appointment for a scan at 12 weeks. Then maybe 20 weeks depending on your family history.
I got a scan at 12 weeks and won't get another scan until 31 weeks :eek:
So i went for a private scan at 21 weeks to make sure things are going ok
I suppose the scan will give a proper indication of dates.
I really hope I do get one at 12 weeks, I'd say I'll be doing well to last eight weeks without looking for one 0 -
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It's a toss between portlaoise & Kilkenny.what hospital are you planning on attending, I know the Rotunda do a 12 and 20 week can if you're public.
I'd nearly want to make my mind up!
The rotunda is going to be too much of a drag tbh.
Even if I didn't have a m/c I'd still like an early scan. It makes it all more exciting & real 0 -
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