Get a MW now or wait?
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Topic: Get a MW now or wait?
Posted By: kebakat
Subject: Get a MW now or wait?
Date Posted: 25 November 2008 at 10:04am
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Should I get a MW now or wait until I'm further along?
I felt like a bit of a dick last time when I got one straight away so to not miss out and then having to tell her that I don't need her anymore because I miscarried. I haven't been to the docs to get it "confirmed".. 3 POAS tests is confirmation enough. I don't want to get bloods done because hcg tests are stressful and I don't want that. Should I just stop being silly and phone a MW?? |
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Posted By: minik8e
Date Posted: 25 November 2008 at 10:09am
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I reckon so Stacey. Who will organise your first scan to check whether it is ectopic or not, or will you just wait?
ETA: I wouldn't say silly, I'd just say take the plunge 
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Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 25 November 2008 at 10:12am
Yay for being preggers again Stacey!  All appendages crossed for a sticky one! And good on you for not doing the stressful hcg tests done, try to relax if you can 
Is there a bad MW shortage in Palmy? We're short of them up here but I got mine at 8 weeks no problem. So if you would feel more comfortable waiting another couple of weeks, surely you should be able to still get one then. On the other hand, if you liked the MW you got last time and she was nice about it, might be worth giving her a heads up anyway? ------------- 
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 25 November 2008 at 10:15am
My MW with Daniel has retired  lol... but the MW I spoke to last time was fairly new in Palmy and not well known so she wasn't totally booked up quickly.
When I get closer to 6 weeks I will go see my GP, he's an ex ob and gets me what I want so I'll get a scan referral then and even if he wants me to go get bloods I think I just won't lol |
Posted By: Nefertiti
Date Posted: 25 November 2008 at 10:20am
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After my blighted ovum I felt funny calling my midwife incase it happened again. So when I saw her at the supermarket of all places, I told her I was pregnant, but planned to get some serial hcg's done for a couple weeks and also a dating scan. So I did this then contacted her.
Don't be put off because you are early. Unfortunately mc can happen at any stage so you just have to think positively! You'll be fine....and congrats :) ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: TraceyA
Date Posted: 25 November 2008 at 10:29am
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Stacey, if you would like to use the same person you contacted last time, I'd call her, or even email her, and tell her that your pregnant again, tell her your nervous about another miscarriage but wanted to touch base with her and can you firm things up with her in another few weeks.
That way she knows what's going on with you, you will feel better because you've taken a positive step for this pregnancy without putting too much pressure on things and then stick with your GP until you've ruled out ectopic etc. *big hugs* ------------- TTC #2 |
Posted By: Mum2L
Date Posted: 25 November 2008 at 10:33am
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I would get a MW now. I had mine organised within 2 days of finding out I was pregnant (I found out at 3 weeks 4 days, and had my MW booked by 4 weeks exactly). ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Bel
Date Posted: 25 November 2008 at 11:31am
I agree with what TraceyA has said. I would contact her and let her know the deal, at least when it does all work out right (positive thinking!) you are all organised! ------------- Mum to two beautiful kids 
Luke (09.11.2007) Amy (01.04.2009) |
TraceyA wrote:Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 25 November 2008 at 11:53am
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I agree - start looking now My MW is all sorted, and what will be will be. ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: Aprilfools
Date Posted: 25 November 2008 at 12:22pm
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I would book now and just let them know that you're feeling a little nervous.
Congratulations and will be sending positive sticky vibes your way. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: kezplanet
Date Posted: 25 November 2008 at 1:10pm
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If your going with the same one as you contacted last time I'd say give her a call, it will give you someone else to share your concerns with and she maybe able to put you a bit more at ease - a problem shared kinda thing. Also you can have just at blood test to confirm pregnancy without having the hcg levels checked. Not a good time to be stressing, do what feels right and makes you feel comfortable Aaaaannnddd CONGRATULATIONS!! ------------- Kerryn, Mum to Ashlyn(29/3/04), Anastasia(1/11/05) & Abigail (24/02/09) |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 25 November 2008 at 1:16pm
| I don't think I need a blood test to confirm it. 3 positive is pretty darn confirmed lol |
Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 25 November 2008 at 1:49pm
| congrats Stacey! |
Posted By: TraceyA
Date Posted: 25 November 2008 at 5:14pm
Stacey, I've had no blood tests to confirm this pregnancy or to check HCG levels. My doctor and my midwife said that one positive test would have sufficed, for some reason they thought 5 was over-kill  ------------- TTC #2 |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 25 November 2008 at 5:19pm
Funny that  Knowing me I'll probably do another one tomorrow just because I have the test lol
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Posted By: Bel
Date Posted: 25 November 2008 at 5:28pm
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I have never had blood tests to confirm pregnancy either - doc just said congrats, go and find a midwife... didn't even go to doc this time ------------- Mum to two beautiful kids
Luke (09.11.2007) Amy (01.04.2009) |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 25 November 2008 at 7:55pm
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Can I ask who you have choosen this time?? You can txt me if you like. But I would call her again if you feel happy to go with her and just let her know you are pregnant again and maybe just let her know that you are pregnant and maybe she can organise an early scan for you. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 25 November 2008 at 8:40pm
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I contaced my mw at 4 weeks exactly, same one i had booked to see last time.
I am glad I did, as she was there to call if I had any questions! -------------   
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 25 November 2008 at 9:38pm
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Becks - Kelly Manninen, she was really lovely to me last time. I know she will send me a scan referral cause she did last time too
I think I will email her tomorrow and stop being silly lol |
Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 25 November 2008 at 10:24pm
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Huge congratulations Stacey!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
Busy mum to Miss 15yrs, Miss 10yrs and Master 4yrs |
Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 25 November 2008 at 10:48pm
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Congrats again Stacey !!
I would call her she isnt going to think you are silly, as its her job and she will have delt with many women hving m/c and then falling pregnant again etc.
call her ------------- |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 26 November 2008 at 6:12pm
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Oh good you did go with her. Did you email her today??? ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 26 November 2008 at 7:29pm
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Yeah I did
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