Feaking out :(

[Savingfishfromdrowning]

This might be a long story, but please bare with me because I really need some help and reassurance...

I am 27yo, DH and I have been TTC for 2 and a half years, about to commence IVF when we (miraculously) managed to concieve natrually. I am about 6 weeks.

Anyway, we moved to Parramatta from Newcastle 8 weeks ago, we have no family here. I have Cystic Fibrosis and have been unable to get into the clinic here yet.

When I took the HPT we made an appt with a GP, based on a recommendation on a website. Our visit was awful, she was more interested in talking about my husband's health than my pregnancy (he is in perfect health), and didn't even ask obvious questions (like what medications am I taking). When I asked queations she dismissed them as trivial. She would not test my pregnancy hormones even though I asked her to, and when I requested a referral to the high risk Ob she would not write it until the PG was confirmed with U/S. My LMP was 3 months ago (I am very irregular), but I knew I was not that far along and didn't want the scan yet, but it was the only way we would get a referral.

So I did the scan, and there were no fetal poles visable yet, but it wasn't an internal U/S so I guess that's normal. The report from the U/S place said "No fetal poles visible yet, however this my be normal this early. However cannot rule out possibility of blighted ovum."

When we went back to the Dr. she made me feel like the baby was just as likely to be alive as dead, and gave me the impression that she thought I was silly to have done the HPT so early at all. She still would not write the referral (though people with CF need expert care from early in PG) and wants me to wait to do another U/S in two weeks.

I know that if I wait for another scan it will be more accurate, but I just can't stand this waiting, I need to know that everything is OK. My PG symptoms are coming and going, but I think this is normal at this point. I have not had any spotting at all.

We are not going back to that Dr (EVER) but I am wondering first of all how soon I can get another scan so I know what's going on, and also if there is anyone who can recommend a Dr in the Parramatta or surrounding areas that might be a bit more sympathetic.

Thanks for your replies!!

AJ

[BigRedV]

have you done more pg tests just to check?

[arabesque]

Sounds like you have had a rough few weeks!!

Firstly, congratulations on becoming pregnant! That's wonderful news. All the best for a safe and healthy pregnancy.

Secondly, I'd go to another GP straight away, and get an HCG test which will assist in determining how far along you are. Hopefully they will also refer you to an U/S which you can decide on the best date according to the HCG level IYKWIM. (You don't want to go again too early). I can recommend a great GP in Penrith if you're willing to travel 30mins...PM me. Also, is there a site you could access about CF and see if they have a clinic/can recommend a GP near you?

Thirdly, no spotting is great news, even if symptoms seem to be coming and going. Stay positive!

Congratulations again and I hope you can get it all worked out so you can relax a little

xx

[elwoodgal]

I agree, go to another GP. Also why was your DH with you? I would go by myself or ask him to wait in the waiting room. You are the patient not him.
I think you need a b/t to see what your levels are like. An u/s will pick up a h/b from 6-7 weeks.
Make it clear to your GP why you are there. To confirm your pregnancy & if positive to get a referal to a high risk Ob.

Good luck.

[Sugarplum2809]

Change your GP.
I live near Roselands and still drive 30mins to see my GP in Fairfield where I use to live with my parents.

He is Dr Levette 9724 4668.
Very understanding and patient man, that takes his time to listen to what you have to say (even though I may be a bit of a hypochondriac sometimes).

Good Luck

[Savingfishfromdrowning]

Thanks for your replies, I just did another POAS and it had a very strong positive, so that is good

I am definately changing GPs and will make it clear that I need a referral.

Am feeling a bit more positive today (all these emotional ups and downs, I must be preggers right!?), glad I found this forum

AJ