After positive beta, when did you schedule an appointment with your OB?

[Anonymous]

I've been extremely fortunate to have two positive betas after IVF.
My second beta almost tripled from my first test.
My ultrasound is scheduled in a week.
I realize that I'm not clinically pregnant until I see the heartbeat. A lot can go wrong but I'm trying to remain positive.
Here's my issue: my ob is difficult to get an appointment with usually.
How many ultrasounds did you have with your RE before you were released to your OB?
When did you schedule your appointment with your OB?

[Anonymous]

I had two at the RE and wish I hadn't had any, especially since the recent article saying how frequent ultrasounds aren't good for the baby. I wish I'd just booked a 10-12 week ultrasound at my OB. Plus they can't tell much from them anyway.

For my next IVF baby I'm going to pee on a stick, take my meds if positive and go in for a normal pregnancy visit at 10-12 weeks.

[Anonymous]

After my 6 week scan my RE suggested I make an appointment with my OB for about six weeks after that. I'm glad I called then since she was pretty booked out already

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:After my 6 week scan my RE suggested I make an appointment with my OB for about six weeks after that. I'm glad I called then since she was pretty booked out already

Sorry, typo. The OB appointment was 4 weeks after 6 week scan

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had two at the RE and wish I hadn't had any, especially since the recent article saying how frequent ultrasounds aren't good for the baby. I wish I'd just booked a 10-12 week ultrasound at my OB. Plus they can't tell much from them anyway.

For my next IVF baby I'm going to pee on a stick, take my meds if positive and go in for a normal pregnancy visit at 10-12 weeks.

Would you mind posting a link to this article?

[Anonymous]

most OBs won't see you until around 8 weeks. The RE will follow the pregnancy until around 6-7 weeks.

Schedule the OB appointment as soon as you get a positive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've been extremely fortunate to have two positive betas after IVF.
My second beta almost tripled from my first test.
My ultrasound is scheduled in a week.
I realize that I'm not clinically pregnant until I see the heartbeat. A lot can go wrong but I'm trying to remain positive.
Here's my issue: my ob is difficult to get an appointment with usually.
How many ultrasounds did you have with your RE before you were released to your OB?
When did you schedule your appointment with your OB?

I'm not under the impression anything is more likely to go wrong with an IVF pregnancy. Even if it does, there isn't anything that having an ultrasound does for you. I think it's mainly a money maker.

[Anonymous]

I did my IVF overseas and while it was a piece of cake to do my betas stateside with my local obgyn, they gave me a hard time when I wanted to set up my first u/s at 7 weeks. They said they wanted me to have a HCG of at least 5000 before they'd even let me set up the appointment. I couldn't wait that long because then, by the time I got to 5000, I wouldn't get in with the doctor on time for that 7 week u/s I needed. So they referred me to the radiology imaging offsite. Really?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I had two at the RE and wish I hadn't had any, especially since the recent article saying how frequent ultrasounds aren't good for the baby. I wish I'd just booked a 10-12 week ultrasound at my OB. Plus they can't tell much from them anyway.

For my next IVF baby I'm going to pee on a stick, take my meds if positive and go in for a normal pregnancy visit at 10-12 weeks.

Would you mind posting a link to this article?

http://www.wsj.com/articles/study-raises-new-questions-about-fetal-ultrasounds-1474312017
Is it this?

If it was done purely by recall of the parent, take it with a grain of salt. I have IVF twins, born a year ago, and. I can't remember if I had 3 or 4 first trimester ultrasounds, but I had one every two weeks for cervix checks....for most my pregnancy. If it makes you feel better, say no to any ultrasounds until week 12. And go ahead and make an appointment with your Ob for a 12 week check.

[Anonymous]

I had two positive betas and a 6w ultrasound with my RE and then I was released. I saw my OB just before 9w.
I scheduled my OB appointment the day of my ultrasound. But I go to a big practice (GW MFA) and didn't have a preference in the dr I saw for my first appointment.

[Anonymous]

I had three good betas, then an ultrasound at 6w4d, and another at 8w2d, all with the RE. My first appointment with midwives was just before 10w.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had two positive betas and a 6w ultrasound with my RE and then I was released. I saw my OB just before 9w.
I scheduled my OB appointment the day of my ultrasound. But I go to a big practice (GW MFA) and didn't have a preference in the dr I saw for my first appointment.

Was that last ultrasound with the RE?

[Anonymous]

I went to my OB at around 6 weeks and was very underwhelmed. They were kinda like let's see if you stay pregnant (never had a miscarriage before). I almost felt like they didn't believe I was pregnant. I was really excited and it's an emotional journey but felt later I made that first appointment too soon with the OB.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I went to my OB at around 6 weeks and was very underwhelmed. They were kinda like let's see if you stay pregnant (never had a miscarriage before). I almost felt like they didn't believe I was pregnant. I was really excited and it's an emotional journey but felt later I made that first appointment too soon with the OB.

I had a similar experience with my RE. I was treated like I was maybe pregnant. Next time I'll be waiting longer for ultrasounds.

[Anonymous]

I had a great experience at Dominion with Dr DiMattina then Peribatal Associates. I had stopped treatment, moved on and got spontaneously pregnant a year later. Dr D called me mom at the 6 week ultrasound. I had another one at 7 weeks then saw Dr. Nies at weeks. I loved all the extra ultrasounds!