Frustrated and am still waiting to see the GP!

[Socrates79]

Hi All!

This is my second pregnancy and the doctor's clinic told me not to come in until I've hit the six week mark.

So I'm seeing the doctor this Friday, but now I'm compelled to do a whole heap of home pregnancy tests again, just to make sure I'm still pregnant.

I have been feeling okay - just occasional queasy feeling, constant peeing, tiredness, smell sensitivity, etc. No bleeding or anything which is good.

But the frustation! I just want confirmation!

Is anybody else in this boat, or is it just me?

[Miss E]

First of all Congratulations on your pregnancy!

That sounds really strange to me... I know in Melbourne if you're going Private you need to book in with OB's and hospitals asap, so waiting 6 weeks isn't an option...

But I wouldn't worry about waiting for confirmation, you're BFP is just that. My GP doesn't do bloods or monitor HCG levels etc. Both times I've been to see her when we've gotten pregnant she's said 'congratulations' and given me my referral. When I asked her about this last time, she said she was happy to do it if I wanted, but really in her opinion monitoring HCG just caused more stress for the mother. It can't actually prevent anything, if a miscarriage is going to happen it will happen and a low HCG doesn't always mean that you will miscarry.

Anyway, it made sense to me, so I've never bothered with the bloods. But if you want things to move along faster, I'd just make an appointment with another GP, cos waiting 6 weeks is ridiculous!
HTH

[Socrates79]

Hey Miss E,

That sounds great! My OB is booked already anyway, and I just had to get the referral letter from the GP.

Called the clinic and am going in first thing tomorrow. Sick of waiting around. I need the confirmation.

[skybie]

lol im 9 and a bit weeks and havent seen my doctor yet! i know my body, and i know all is well.
POAS if you feel the need, its always nice to see a deep dark line

[sloane]

my GP saw me at about 5 weeks but he was happy with me having POAS (several times!) as confirmation for him. he gave me a referral for the hospital then & there but that was about it. i do find the early weeks tough though - waiting until the 12 week scan

[MummaBee]

Don't you hate all the small town rules and regulations lol. Good on ya if you want to have it confirmed and feel more comfortable knowing whats coming next all power to you. I'm exactly the same way and felt a little lost during my pregnancy's like what to do now lol. I love every opportunity to hear or see if bubs ok. Best of luck for a happy healthy pregnancy.