https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:08:55 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-dread-your-prenatal-appointments#post-347659 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:37:06 +0000 dagret 347659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I look forward to my appointments, until the day of, when I worry if everything's going to be ok. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-dread-your-prenatal-appointments#post-347467 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:38:34 +0000 Mrs. Blue 347467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had one today, and while I don't dread them per se, I don't really look forward to them either. I usually wait at least 30 minutes to see the doctor. Then, she does the doppler to hear for heartbeats, asks if I have any questions, answers them and sends me on my way. I usually spend less than 10 minutes with the OB, and sometimes I just wish I could do the ultrasounds and only come to OB appointments in the last trimester when it's closer to baby time. I was happy to go and hear the heartbeats today though because we have to go 4 weeks between ultrasounds this time, and it's making me really nervous. I needed to hear their little heartbeats for reassurance! </p> <p>Now, all my ultrasound appointments are a different matter. Even going every other week, I'm always ready to see the babies and make sure everything is okay! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-dread-your-prenatal-appointments#post-347318 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:57:08 +0000 wheres_c 347318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love going to mine! It means I get to leave work early! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-dread-your-prenatal-appointments#post-347289 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:50:33 +0000 Mrsbells 347289@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I liked going for my appointments because it was always reassuring to know everything was ok. I did dread the blood work in the beginning and also didnt look forward to the Gestational diabetes test or the cervical checks </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-dread-your-prenatal-appointments#post-347284 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:46:56 +0000 sotomorrow 347284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a 45 minute drive when pregnant to my OBGYN's office. We didn't want to deliver at the hospital in our town (have never had a positive experience there) and I had been seeing an OBGYN in the nearest city when I got pregnant, so we kept going. </p> <p>Definitely wear your yogas and be comfy. I wear mine all the time and I'm not pregnant anymore. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-dread-your-prenatal-appointments#post-347243 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:35:00 +0000 Minnie_Girl 347243@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: They take my blood pressure and monitor my symptoms/diet/exercise. BP has remained great and I don't exhibit any other symptoms, so no cup peeing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-dread-your-prenatal-appointments#post-347236 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:33:25 +0000 MamaMoose 347236@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to fear them back before I could feel baby move. I was always so terrified they wouldn't find a heartbeat. But now I quite like going. I've actually always enjoyed doctor's appts because I like getting checked out and confirming that I'm healthy. My OB's office is 5 minutes from my office and my husband always meets me so I get to see him midday which is a treat. And it's comforting to hear her tell me everything is on the right track. But I will say I'm getting a little sick of the number of times I've had to go to the hospital so far!!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-dread-your-prenatal-appointments#post-347217 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:27:36 +0000 Arden 347217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cheert16: I find that so strange... it seems like an important check. I mean, I'm all for minimal testing and sticking to the important things only, but that one seems pretty important! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-dread-your-prenatal-appointments#post-347212 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:24:40 +0000 cheert16 347212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Minnie_Girl: @Arden: I dont ever have to pee in a cup either! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-dread-your-prenatal-appointments#post-347186 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:12:30 +0000 Arden 347186@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Minnie_Girl: You don't have to pee in a cup? How does your midwife make sure you don't get pre-eclampsia? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-dread-your-prenatal-appointments#post-347177 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:09:25 +0000 Weagle 347177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I started getting annoyed with them, especially at the end. I also had a 45 minute drive, with sciatica, and usually traffic on the way home. A couple of times it took 2 hours+ to get back home and I had a mid-morning appointment! All I wanted to do was jump back into my yoga pants, eat some Chick-fil-a, and nap on the couch. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-dread-your-prenatal-appointments#post-347154 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:04:10 +0000 cheert16 347154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup- I get so anxious and nervous that something is going to be wrong before I go- that i tedn to freak myself out a bit! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-dread-your-prenatal-appointments#post-347142 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:02:04 +0000 sunny 347142@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow I feel so lucky that my OBs office is 10 min away! On the other hand in the daycare thread I am not feeling so lucky that our child care is so much more! I guess these are the pros and cons of living in a big city! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-dread-your-prenatal-appointments#post-347080 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:48:05 +0000 LemonLong 347080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't mind going, but it can be awfully time consuming weekly and I feel guilty that I miss so much work. </p> <p>30 minutes to drive there<br /> 15 minutes to pee in the cup, waiting for my turn, being weighed, blood pressure etc<br /> 30-40 minutes for my weekly BPP ultrasound<br /> 10 minutes waiting for my turn again to see the doctor after the ultrasound<br /> 15 minutes with the doctor to check my fundal height, baby's heartbeat, cervical check<br /> 30 minute drive home</p> <p>So it's like 2.5-3 hours every week. Hopefully not too much longer though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-dread-your-prenatal-appointments#post-347010 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:25:43 +0000 chopsuey 347010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always dread going. -.-<br /> I have an appt tomorrow that I really want to skip.<br /> Kinda don't feel like seeing my ob til it's push time :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-dread-your-prenatal-appointments#post-346904 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:54:17 +0000 MaisyMay 346904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All of my appointments are in the morning, usually before work. I dislike the peeing in a cup part, and am starting to get tired of the weighings. Of the three doctors who are available, I really like 2 of them, so that isn't too bad. I am not very excited when I have to see the third one though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-dread-your-prenatal-appointments#post-346893 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:52:48 +0000 Minnie_Girl 346893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's totally normal to not always want to go out. I've always enjoyed going to our prenatal appointments, once we get out the door anyway. But the appts are really low-key and easy...DH goes with me, they're at the midwives' homes, and they only live about twenty minutes away. I've never had to wait to be seen, pee in a cup, or step on a scale, haha!</p> <p>Go for the yoga pants! You never know, they could make all the difference! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-dread-your-prenatal-appointments#post-346892 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:52:22 +0000 travelgirl1 346892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always like them because I love my medical team but to be honest, I dread the weigh-in.This baby likes its momma fat! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-dread-your-prenatal-appointments#post-346880 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:50:09 +0000 Smurfette 346880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah that drive would be rough, esp once you have to start going weekly. I would wear the tank top and yoga pants. I would that to mine if I didn't have to go to work afterwards. So far I haven't minded any of my appointments. It makes me feel better when I hear the heartbeat, cause I am worrying all the time something has gone wrong. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-dread-your-prenatal-appointments#post-346859 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:46:31 +0000 Adira 346859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I could definitely see having to drive 45 minutes one way being annoying. I wouldn't like that either! We're lucky that our practice is 10 minutes from our house, so it's really convenient.</p> <p>And I don't think you need to dress up for them! Wear your yoga pants and be comfortable! Especially for that long car ride! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-dread-your-prenatal-appointments#post-346765 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:29:36 +0000 autumnlove 346765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: Lucky! That only happens when I can take a morning appointment but that rarely happens with my work schedule! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-dread-your-prenatal-appointments#post-346760 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:27:50 +0000 tororojo 346760@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like appointments, and I think it's fine if you want to go in yoga pants! I like hearing the heartbeat and knowing that things are okay (or as okay as a doppler can assure us of, anyway). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-dread-your-prenatal-appointments#post-346751 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:26:15 +0000 Arden 346751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: DH always comes to mine too. I usually LOVE them, but sitting in the car that long has started to wear on me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-dread-your-prenatal-appointments#post-346747 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:25:44 +0000 Arden 346747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: See, reading that makes me feel guilty, because I've never had to wait more than ten minutes, and even then it was because there were two births happening at the center and all three midwives were occupied. Usually I go right in, exactly on time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-dread-your-prenatal-appointments#post-346741 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:24:57 +0000 Mrs. Pen 346741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I LOVED all my appts. I was at a birth center too and I loved everything about it. We always scheduled the appt's on days DH could come so I actually really liked the 45 minute drive down there. DH and I usually got lunch afterwards and spent the day being together. I have the best memories of them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-dread-your-prenatal-appointments#post-346739 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:24:31 +0000 Arden 346739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JustlikeHeaven: Heh, that part I don't care about. Don't care about being weighed either, since I know I'm finally right on track where I'm supposed to be.<br /> I just don't want to put the effort in to get there... and back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-dread-your-prenatal-appointments#post-346738 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:24:21 +0000 autumnlove 346738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only dread my afternoon appointments because I have to wait sooo long even when I'm there on time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-dread-your-prenatal-appointments#post-346737 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:23:30 +0000 DpeachLu 346737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I dread peeing in a cup :-(. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-dread-your-prenatal-appointments#post-346733 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:22:23 +0000 Arden 346733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So far in this pregnancy, I've always looked forward to my appointments at the birth center. I love the place, I love the midwives, I love hearing the heartbeat and discussing all my thoughts and concerns.</p> <p>But today, I just don't feel like it. I don't want to be in the car that long (it's 45 minutes each way), I don't want to squeeze myself into something other than my daily uniform of yoga pants and a tank top (I haven't bought maternity clothes yet), I don't want to put makeup on... I'm tired. Meh.</p> <p>I'm only 18 weeks! I have a lot of time to go, this had better not become a regular thing! </p>