The First Appointment

Yesterday I had my first dr. appointment.

This was more of an "orientation" than a dr appointment.  I didn't even see my dr. I got there and checked in, filled out some forms and then they took me back to get my flu shot and blood drawn and a urine sample.  They did a quick pregnancy test and said "yep definitely pregnant."  The blood test was just to check for diseases and that kind of thing. Just routine. they also told me based on my height and weight, they wanted me to gain between 15-25 pounds.

Then they took me to a room that had a big table with some snacks and a movie playing on loop every 5 min about pregnancy symptoms.  I filled out some more paperwork and was eventually joined by 5 other prego's.  We then sat through a 90 min presentation about everything you can expect about appointments and pregnancy. Things you should do/eat. Things you should not do/eat.

Next week on the 11th I will meet with Dr. Conger for the first time. He will measure the baby and figure out my due date. He will also do a vaginal ultrasound to find the heart beat. He will also give me the results of my blood test.

As far as symptoms go, I have not thrown up although the thought/smell of some foods makes me feel like it. Cereal has become my best friend. It's the only thing that sounds good right now. I had some spotting on monday. I also have had dull pains/cramps in my lower abdomen which they said was my uterus stretching and pushing against my pelvic bone ( I also think it may just be gas).