Visit Number One To The Doc!

Well, as I was a newly pregnant person (approx 5 weeks & 3 days) with not a clue of what I needed to do, after clicking on the NHS website I made an appointment to see a GP in hope that they would refer me to my midwife.

As we have recently moved into the area this was my first visit to the new GP surgery. First visit of many now I guess! I was very impressed at the speed in which I was seen. The GP surgery seems nice, can book in on screen on arrival so no need to wait in the queue at reception.

06.10.14 - Just checking!

When the Doc called us in, we sat down and she asked how she could help. I told her that I had taken a home pregnancy test and that it was positive. She paused and then said... are you happy about this? I said YES! she breathed a sigh of relief and said "Congratulations!" She then explained that on a previous patient she had prematurely congratulated them as the rest of their sentence was... I would like a termination. The Doc didn't want to make that mistake again!

I asked the Doctor what I needed to do next and she said to look after myself, take folic acid (which I told her that I had been doing since about a month ago) and see the midwife. I asked her when I should see or hear anything from the midwife and she explained to me that I should make an appointment on the way out. I asked if it wasn't a little early to make an appointment with them and she assured me it should be fine.

I explained to the doctor that I was still running and was this ok and told her that I was rather worried about gaining a lot of weight during the pregnancy. She told me to keep active and eat as healthily as possible. I have such concern as my weight is already 2 stone up from where I would like it to be so I really need to watch it!

She said I didn't really need to see her again unless I have any issues! She wished me well and sent me on my way. I made the midwife appointment on the way out and stared at the appointment slip for a while after. The appointment was for next week! Ahhhhhhh

I still can't believe this is happening to me! But I am glad that it is!

First Midwife Appointment