First OB Appointment

On August 8th we had our first appointment with a new OB practice. We decided after a lot of thinking to transfer hospitals. It was a hard decision because our fertility specialist really wanted us to stay within Crozer so they would have contact and also because Crozer has a Level 3 NICU. After our past experience within the hospital (Not the fertility practice. We loved them.), we just really felt transferring to Riddle was our best choice.

When we arrived, as with any doctors office, there was a lot of waiting. The receptionists were very nice which I feel is the first sign of a good office. My name was called and a medical assistant took my weight and a urine sample. Then we headed back to an exam room where she asked Nick and I a bunch of questions about our family history, medical issues, and of course some things about the fertility treatments.

After a lot of talking, I changed into a gown and waited for the doctor. When she came in I noticed right off the bat she wasn't a cheerful, joke around kind of gal. She was very kind but all business. However, with that said, she was incredibly nice and you could tell she was listening to everything I was saying. I had a regular annual exam. Then she checked my uterus (I think?). She said this was the last internal exam I will have until 36 weeks.

Then, for the best part of the appointment, we listened to the baby's heartbeat. It sounded amazing!!! 153bpm. The doctor said this was perfect. As we were listening to the heartbeat, every few seconds there would be a bump. The doctor laughed a little bit and commented on how active the baby was. The baby was moving all around. Oh boy...I am going to be in for it once I start feeling those kicks and jabs. : )

It was a very good appointment and I felt very good about our decision to switch. Before we left I asked about a new prescription for the prenatal vitamin and folic acid. She said there was no need to take the folic acid anymore and she gave me at least five different types of prenatal vitamins to try out.

My next appointment is on September 3rd with another doctor in the practice. During this appointment we will be getting our ultrasound script for the Anatomy Check!!!! Is it a boy? Is it a girl?? We should know by the end of the month. Yay!!