When is your appt?

[lalala]

trying to get some more activity over here!

Mine is not until April 8, I will be 9 wks! kinda annoyed by that!

[azmama]

I've been debating on whether or not to post here. Don't want to jinx myself. BUT my first appt is on Monday! Yay! I should be 8 weeks. Fingers crossed for a healthy, sticky baby.

And congrats Lalala. Hope the time goes by fast! April will be here before you know it!

[katiekat1227]

My first appointment is the 19th. I feel kinda bad because that's my baby girl's birthday, but I'm giving her a sibling so she'll just have to deal! Haha!! I should be 6 weeks then. I'm excited!!

We do need to get more activity here! I was trying to post on PO on the November 2010 board, but I lost my stupid password again, which happened last time, and I am NOT signing up again.

[azmamax4]

Mine is March 26th. I cant wait I love my OB!

[at&t]

I am in the process of finding a new doctor. We moved back to CA from NY last year and I hadn't found one yet. Always meant to do it before getting pregnant, but it didn't seem to happen.

There is a birthing center here I have heard good things about--I called and left a message last Friday and hadn't heard back so called again today. I am hoping to hear back from them--if not it's not a good sign so I'll have to move on.

I did love my midwives practice in NY-but looking forward to finding a new doctor!

[katiekat1227]

I am in the process of finding a new doctor. We moved back to CA from NY last year and I hadn't found one yet. Always meant to do it before getting pregnant, but it didn't seem to happen.

There is a birthing center here I have heard good things about--I called and left a message last Friday and hadn't heard back so called again today. I am hoping to hear back from them--if not it's not a good sign so I'll have to move on.

I did love my midwives practice in NY-but looking forward to finding a new doctor!

It's always a pain to try and find a new doc. Do you have any friends that could give you a referral? Good luck on your search! Hope you find someone who supports you!

[at&t]

I am in the process of finding a new doctor. We moved back to CA from NY last year and I hadn't found one yet. Always meant to do it before getting pregnant, but it didn't seem to happen.

There is a birthing center here I have heard good things about--I called and left a message last Friday and hadn't heard back so called again today. I am hoping to hear back from them--if not it's not a good sign so I'll have to move on.

I did love my midwives practice in NY-but looking forward to finding a new doctor!

It's always a pain to try and find a new doc. Do you have any friends that could give you a referral? Good luck on your search! Hope you find someone who supports you!

Thanks! I had to do this process twice with our first and it is a pain! Although this is the last time, we're buying a house so I know we're staying put!!

A good friend recommended the birthing center, she's a lactation consultant (score!) and has a lot of good feedback about them. It's basically a big house that has been converted into a birthing center. You do all of your prenatal care there--all blood draws and ultrasounds--which sounds great, with my first I had to go to another location for those. And they have lots of options for labor, pool, doulas, etc. AND, you get to go home as early as 6 hours after giving birth. BUT, they need to call me back!! I am afraid it's not a good sign that they haven't gotten back to me, but I want this to work out.

If not, UCSD has a birthing center as well. I am really interested in a non-hospital birth but am not sure about a home-birth....

[lalala]

the birthing center sounds great!

My first son was born at univ. hospital Ohio State Univ. WHich I really liked b.c we were residents at the time, so that helped

But now we moved out of state, I have asked for referrals from new mommy friends & hopefully I picked a good one.

I myself am trying to figure out where I want my next child to be born. I def. think I want a hospital birth, just b.c we are drs too & I just feel safe there. But I am very interested in hypnobirthing, so maybe I can do it drug free...

I had an epidural & induction with DS which turned out fine, but def. curious about natural birth this time!

[at&t]

the birthing center sounds great!

My first son was born at univ. hospital Ohio State Univ. WHich I really liked b.c we were residents at the time, so that helped

But now we moved out of state, I have asked for referrals from new mommy friends & hopefully I picked a good one.

I myself am trying to figure out where I want my next child to be born. I def. think I want a hospital birth, just b.c we are drs too & I just feel safe there. But I am very interested in hypnobirthing, so maybe I can do it drug free...

I had an epidural & induction with DS which turned out fine, but def. curious about natural birth this time!

I had a natural birth at a hospital with my first--and I always tell people--If I can do, ANYONE can. Honestly, I can be a big wimp and prior to her delivery never really enjoyed pushing myself physically. It changed my entire outlook on my body and what I'm capable of--was the most empowering experience of my life.

What type of medicine do you practice?

[katiekat1227]

We have a birthing center here, and for our first, I looked into it. Unfortunately our insurance doesn't cover it, and that's a huge thing. I ended up having a hospital birth with my OB, and I love him, so we'll be going that route again. I also wanted to have a natural birth last time, but ended up having to be induced due to extremely low fluid levels. It was either induce or go on bed rest and I am not a good candidate for bed rest unless I absolutely have to. I was only 4 days from my due date, and she was ready to come, so the labor was relatively short. I did end up having an epi though, because the contractions were so strong I was puking, and I can't stand to puke!! I wonder if I hadn't had to have the pitocin, if I would have been able to do it. I'm going to try again this time!!

[momma2samm]

My first appointment is the 23rd.

[mommyevans]

My first appt is on April 5th. We get our first u/s that day so Dh and I are uber excited about that! I cant wait to see my little mutant slug!

[at&t]

Ah, I'm so bummed. I called the birthing center I wanted to use and they won't take our insurance!! So the search for a doc continues.

Someday I'll grow up and not take care of shit last minute!

[mommyevans]

I hope your search is a quick and easy one Ashley

[katiekat1227]

Ah, I'm so bummed. I called the birthing center I wanted to use and they won't take our insurance!! So the search for a doc continues.

Someday I'll grow up and not take care of shit last minute!

Aww, Boo!!!

I don't know many people who are grown up, if that's how you tell! Definitely not me, that's for sure!! I can't get shit done on time.

[momto3boys]

Mine is March 26.

Ashely - good luck on your search.

[TicTacMama]

I meet with the OB nurse on April 1st. I'll be 10 weeks, you fill out paperwork, they give you a list of all your appointments, ask and answer a ton of questions, etc.

My first appt with the Ob is the 16th of April. I'll be 12 weeks exactly, really hoping we'll get to hear the heartbeat with doppler It's the same ob/gyn that I've had since I was 18. He has done all my surgeries and delivered all my babies so it's super comforting.