https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:58:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-skipped-prenatal-appts#post-379724 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:50:25 +0000 lavender 379724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always went to my appts, I would feel too guilty if I skipped one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-skipped-prenatal-appts#post-379650 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:24:29 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 379650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't but we didn't start bi-weekly appointments until later on... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-skipped-prenatal-appts#post-379643 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:22:07 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 379643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: I'm the same way!! If I can feel the baby I'm all good. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-skipped-prenatal-appts#post-379635 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:21:16 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 379635@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! I was told to go in twice a week in the last two months, but I knew everything was fine and I didn't understand why I needed all that monitoring, and so I may have told a white lie once or twice and told them I'd be "out of town"... so I ended up going once every other week instead. :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-skipped-prenatal-appts#post-379632 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:19:43 +0000 MsMini 379632@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never did, but I had a high risk pregnancy, and at the end was going to 2-3 appointments per week, but because of my complications it was extremely important to keep a close eye on things. Also, my OB is about 5 minutes away from my house, and I never had to wait more than 5 minutes to be seen. I can see how it would be tempting to skip in an uncomplicated pregnancy, when you have a long drive though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-skipped-prenatal-appts#post-379628 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:18:02 +0000 littlebug 379628@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only ever skipped one, and it was because I was in the PETU at the hospital having contractions. Otherwise, nope, I've been to every single one. And all my ultrasounds. But I live less than 10 minutes from both locations, so not a big deal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-skipped-prenatal-appts#post-379612 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:13:33 +0000 Mrsbells 379612@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No I went to every single one. I liked the reassurance of hearing the heartbeat. Goodthing too because I had complications and needed to be induced and I wouldnt have known that if I had skipped </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-skipped-prenatal-appts#post-379605 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:11:56 +0000 chopsuey 379605@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Haah okay so I'm the only bad patient here :P I always looked forward to ob appts when I was pregnant with Lo.. Now I'm over them. :)<br /> As long as I can feel him moving I'm all good.<br /> I'll call my ob's office back and reschedule the appt I skipped ... :T </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-skipped-prenatal-appts#post-379541 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:50:43 +0000 Bao 379541@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never skipped them, I actually looked forward to seeing how much I grew, to make sure everything was ok and to hear the baby's heartbeat. It eased my mind knowing everything looked/sounded/felt ok. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-skipped-prenatal-appts#post-379439 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:31:05 +0000 shopaholic 379439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't ever skip because I always want to hear baby and hopefully see her too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-skipped-prenatal-appts#post-379289 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:52:41 +0000 DpeachLu 379289@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes I skipped one towards the end too.<br /> It was something in the 30's.<br /> Actually my OBGYN had to reschedule and it was going to be for a Friday and then I had my next appointment that following Tuesday.. I just requested we skip the week since everything had been okay so far and I felt good.<br /> They were okay with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-skipped-prenatal-appts#post-379250 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:40:02 +0000 birdofafeather 379250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i've never skipped (29w) but during the holidays, i will definitely not have as many as once a week because i'll be home visiting my family. i already told my doc and will try to schedule so they are still close together, but not 7 days. it's not inconvenient for me as it's about 15 minutes drive and i don't have to wait long to see the OB. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-skipped-prenatal-appts#post-379133 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 12:43:41 +0000 JerricaBenton 379133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not so far! I'm pretty anxious so they ease my mind, even though sometimes it seems like I drove all the way out there and waited a half an hour for a few minutes with the dr. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-skipped-prenatal-appts#post-378963 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:41:09 +0000 Mrs Checkers 378963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never! I was so anxious during my pregnancy I made sure to go to every single one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-skipped-prenatal-appts#post-378930 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:28:52 +0000 Minnie_Girl 378930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No...but we've rescheduled a lot, so I've probably missed out on two or three appointments because they keep getting pushed back. I don't think it's a big deal if you and the pregnancy are healthy/normal. You can always call or email if you have a concern. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-skipped-prenatal-appts#post-378912 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:25:19 +0000 mrsmenow 378912@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>3x mom here and haven't ever skipped. Especially towards the end when they are looking for growth measurements and signs of pre-e. </p> <p>I would ask and see what they would think of you coming in every 3 weeks (instead of 2 ) and then maybe every week and a half instead of every week. See what your MD is comfortable with, your drive is pretty long. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-skipped-prenatal-appts#post-378874 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:17:20 +0000 pinkcupcake 378874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Always went, even if I didn't want to :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-skipped-prenatal-appts#post-378862 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:14:44 +0000 Freckles 378862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never...even when i had to wait hours! I just needed that peace of mind to hear her heartbeat on the doppler, even when i was well into my third trimester. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-skipped-prenatal-appts#post-378852 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:12:05 +0000 PurpleUnicorn 378852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i never thought about skipping them for 2 reasons. First i am way too paranoid and it was always a relief to hear the baby's heartbeat and just have my doc tell me everything is okay. And second, it was never an inconvenience to go. My doctor's office is an 8 minute walk from where i live and i never waited to be seen more than 15 minutes tops, usually less. I can understand it would be frustrating to drive 40 minutes somewhere, have to wait a long time to be seen, all for a 10 minute appointment. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-skipped-prenatal-appts#post-378766 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 10:35:10 +0000 prettylizy 378766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I liked the break from work, but other than that, I didn't really need to go either. 1.5 hours in a waiting room for 10 minutes of Dr time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-skipped-prenatal-appts#post-378758 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 10:32:23 +0000 Adira 378758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can definitely see where there's getting close together and you have to go ALL THE TIME, where it'd be tempting to skip! My OB office is 5 minutes away though, so I'll probably go to all of them since it's not that inconvenient. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-skipped-prenatal-appts#post-378687 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 10:04:02 +0000 mrsjyw 378687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>FTM here, don't see the point in some of the appts, but never skipped </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-skipped-prenatal-appts#post-378685 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 10:03:16 +0000 MamaMoose 378685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never. I like the peace of mind of getting checked out. But my doctor is also 5 minutes away from my office. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-skipped-prenatal-appts#post-378684 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 10:02:03 +0000 autumnlove 378684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't like going to some appointments but I have never skipped them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-skipped-prenatal-appts#post-378679 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 10:00:42 +0000 Springtime 378679@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>haha, I've never skipped but also didn't live that far away so it wasn't a big deal to go. I agree how they can be so pointless sometimes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-skipped-prenatal-appts#post-378676 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:59:02 +0000 chopsuey 378676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had my every 2 week appt scheduled for last Friday but I cancelled. :) haha<br /> I didn't feel like driving 40 mins round trip just to have my belly measured and to hear the baby's heartbeat. :P </p> <p>I'm 33 weeks now and I'm tempted to not see my ob until my 36 week appt. I'm such a bad patient. </p>