Feeling ‘left to it’ - 10 weeks first appointment

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First time mum to be, located in UK.

Found out I was pregnant at 4 weeks, once I eventually got through to my doctors (to arrange appointment) I was then told I wouldn’t need one and would need to ring my local birthing centre direct to arrange appointment with midwife.

Got through to them, appointment sent through the post for 10 weeks, 2 days.

Anyone else had this? Thank god for Apps and Forums otherwise no support and guidance up until 10 weeks...kind of worrying but I guess that it’s probably due to the first weeks being ‘risky’ so they don’t want to waste time ‘just in case’ just makes me feel worse!

Anyone else felt this way? How did you cope with the long wait?

When I first found out I was pregnant we booked a doctors appointment to confirm it as we had no clue what you were suppose to do. Anyway went to the doctors and the doctor made us feel so stupid for going to them she was so condescending but did refer us to a midwife. We got the appointment through the post for around the same time and honestly i understand it's nervous because the first few appointments seem far and few between but the first appointment isn't totally interesting it's more the midwife getting to know your history less about giving you information and the stuff she does tell you probably already know. It's the next ones after that tend to focus more on your pregnancy so I wouldn't worry too much until then and write down any questions you have for your first appointment just so you're sure that you've got everything covered in that app to make you feel more confident for the long wait between the next few appointments

Funny thing is, a boring pregnancy is what you want. Means things are on track with no problems.

Yes, minimal appointments are what you hope for really! I’m 29 weeks with my third and have barely seen anyone this time (far fewer appointments with subsequent pregnancies) and often forget I’m even pregnant. Which is good, as it means it’s all going smoothly.

You wait till you have the baby OP, that's when you'll feel REALLY "left to it"!