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I did until this past one where she said I gained too much weight But I do love hearing the heartbeat every time!

I do when it comes to seeing/hearing the baby! But it is a pain.. I don't like getting blood drawn & things stuck into me! And the waiting around!

I do, mostly! At the beginning it was sort of love/hate because I was so excited to hear the heartbeat every time, but also so scared of finding out something was wrong. Once I got past my anatomy scan I calmed down and started just enjoying them as a way to check in with LO without any stress. Although I'll admit I feel a little "meh" about the last few (I'm 38.5 right now). I'm really lucky to have had a very normal/non-dramatic pregnancy and I feel good (mostly) and feel very in-tune to LO so going every week is sometimes like... ugh I need to spend an hour doing this again? I promise she's good. I can tell she's just fine. lol. But I know it's still good to confirm even though I feel like I can tell that she and I are a-okay anyways.

I loved it in the beginning because I wanted to hear the heartbeat, but now that I'm feeling kicks it kind of feels like a waste. I mean, obviously it's for a reason, but I'm not pumped for them like I used to be.

I really liked going with my last pregnancy, but it's going to be different this time. Either having to figure out childcare or drag a toddler to an appointment stresses me out.

Well I am seeing OB and a specialist. I countdown to the specialist ones bc I get an ultrasound every time.
The OB ones feel like a waste of time in comparison.

I hate the wait time but love hearing the heart beat! I especially looked forward to the appointment when I know Im getting an ultrasound.

Yes. I love my doc. We always have great conversations and we talk like friends. I actually was sad PP when I wouldnt see her as frequently!

Yes and no. I love my doctors and would never switch practices, but the logistics stink. I'm 45 minutes from their main office (which is more like 90 mins in traffic, plus parking fees) and I'm 20 minutes from their satellite office (but limited appointment availability).

It's especially harder orchestrating visits with my 2.5 year old. So far she's tried to look into someone else's urine sample cup, has nearly opened the bathro door while I'm on the toilet, thought Pap smear sticks were a tooth brush, and most recently, today she handed my OB the gel (whatever is is?!) for pelvic exams.

It's a lot more work with Chloe for a simple 5 minute appointment!

Yes! They were reassuring.

I am always excited to hear the heartbeat or see the baby (my next visit, 32 week, will be an ultrasound to check growth and position ). My OB's office is really close to work so it is pretty convenient, but the peeing in a cup and being weighed are getting kind of old. Also my doctor is super efficient, which means I am usually in and out pretty quickly, but I don't always feel like I am getting as much information and attention as I would like.

I like the ones with the midwife. The ones with the OBs and MFMs are a total waste of time, which is ironic because I'm high risk. The midwife actually looks through my history and talks about what is going on.

love them! I could listen to the heartbeat all day, everyday. and since I'm on bed rest the appointments are the only times I'm off the couch and out of the house so it's def something I look forward to every week.

Not at all. I appreciate the fact that they provide reassurance and also check to make sure all is well with my body and baby's heart rate but it also starts to feel like a bit of a waste of time since they are generally just in and out and I wait longer then I'm actually there.

Yes!! Love hearing the heartbeat. ️

I enjoyed them much more during my first pregnancy.

I did cause I knew that every time I was going ibto the office, I'd know that my baby is ok.

However, I was going weekly from 20 weeks on and 2-3 times a week after 33 weeks, so I definitely did get tired of seeing that place towards the end!