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First midwife appointment too early?

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Lifeisbubbles · 15/07/2019 20:14

Hi all, first time posting on mumsnet! Got my BFP yesterday, called GP today and they've booked me in to see the midwife on Friday. I'm a little confused as I thought the first midwife appointment was done nearer 8 weeks? Have been TTC past 3 months so I know it's very early especially when AF isn't due until Wednesday. I've done 6 tests all different brands and all positive so I'm definitely pregnant. Just wondering why they've booked me so quickly?

Sorry if this is a pointless post, just wasn't what I expected!

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RollOnSummerBreak · 15/07/2019 20:25

I'd reckon so?

S082018 · 15/07/2019 20:37

Did they ask you how many weeks you were? The same thing happened to me. I found out I was pregnant on the Wednesday and I was offered a midwife appointment the following week.
The midwife said that the receptionist should have asked me how many weeks I was as they don't normally book midwife apt's in so early. I was in and out in 5 mins as there wasn't anything they could do or say at this stage other than rebook me another apt! I now have my first "proper" midwife apt on Thursday this week where I'll be 9 weeks + 6 days. Hope this helps and congratulations!

PowerslidePanda · 15/07/2019 20:38

It's earlier than normal, but probably just a case of their availability. I've had the same midwife for both my pregnancies - my booking in appointment was at 6 weeks the first time around and not til 10 weeks this time. It shouldn't be a problem.

Fridaycantsleepdoh1 · 15/07/2019 20:40

I don’t think it makes a huge amount of difference to be honest, apart from bloods it’s a question and answer appointment, your history, partners history, family history.

You will then get a scan apt through when your around 12 weeks.

I’d go for it... at least you aren’t waiting weeks and weeks like some!

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Lifeisbubbles · 15/07/2019 20:51

Thanks girls! I don't remember the receptionist asking how far along I am but she did say it would typically be an hour long appointment which I thought was a bit weird. I might give them another call just to be sure and if they still want to see me then fair enough!

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Dinosauraddict · 16/07/2019 20:12

I've been told my booking in appointment will be an hour too, but they asked me re dates and I have it booked for 8+0.

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