Tests: I was in a similar boat to you for this pregnancy. I didn't go in to see my OB until week 11, so my normal GP organised the blood test part of the NT test. My GP also did a blood test at around 7 weeks when I went in for a pregnancy confirmation just to test vitamins, iron, general health etc.
Scans: I don't have regular periods, so I needed a dating scan to get an idea of how far along I was. I had this at around 5 weeks at the same time I was put in hospital in London for dehydration due to continual vomiting (another story!).
The second scan as part of the NT test my OB organised at 12 weeks.
Fionaw, like you did, I think i'll get my GP to organise the NT blood test. That way the OB will have the results for my 11 week appt. I like to be organised
Don't need a dating scan as was charting but may also ask GP about an earlier scan (as some other members have said they have done).
Last edited by Nes; July 12th, 2009 at 11:33 AM.
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This is very normal when you're seeing an OB, unless you've had miscarriages or pregnancy complications in the past.
I had a blood test at 4+1 with my GP to confirm my pregnancy but only because I asked for the BT. He was quite happy to take my word for it, didn't even bother with getting me to POAS!
I then had my first OB appt at 10 weeks and he did a mini-scan (which he does at each visit) to check the heartbeat. I'll be perfectly honest so please don't take offence, but a lot of OB's do this as there is obviously a higher risk of miscarriage before 12 weeks so they would prefer to wait until the pregnancy is more established before they see you.
I then had my NT scan at 13 weeks. I had my bloods done the week before and the results were sent to the ultrasound clinic so we got the scan results immediately after my scan.
I know it feels like forever waiting for that first appointment but it really will be here before you know it. I hope it all goes fabulously for you! Enjoy
I had an early u/s with this one at 7wks because of the early loss 2 yrs ago, but booked straight through my GP (I have the added advantage of my GP being a former Ob ) and he booked all the scans and BTs that I needed for my early weeks - It wasn't until after my 19wk scan that I'd actually booked an appt with an Ob
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) and he booked all the scans and BTs that I needed for my early weeks - It wasn't until after my 19wk scan that I'd actually booked an appt with an Ob 
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