Did you guys have a standing order to have your betas drawn after your BFP? Or did you have to wait and see your doc 1st?
I ask because after my last bfp I was concerned about a possible CP and wanted betas checked. However my pcp (lab is in their office)couldn't see me to order the test for a week and the np took 2 days. My CP happened the next day. I called my OB/GYN when they opened on Monday and they ordered betas no problem.
So should I be setting up something with one of my offices in advance? Is this what others have done or am I being more paranoid after the loss? Sent from a wireless communication device
Post by luv2rn4fun on Apr 15, 2014 11:22:06 GMT -5
With my second pregnancy, I just contacted my OB/GYN, requested betas and progesterone, and they were ordered/completed that day.
With this pregnancy, I am with a RE. I was told to contact the office as soon as I got a BFP to do blood work. I found out on Sat and was able to do the blood test on Sunday.
Given your past situation, I would probably just confirm with your OB that this is the route you wish to take and just contact him/her when you get a BFP. Or, maybe they can put it in the system now and you can do the test when needed.
I don't think you are being paranoid...betas are pretty standard, especially after a loss.
I called my OB very soon after the BFP and they got me in immediately for betas, even though it was Christmas Eve. I reminded them on the phone that I had previously had an ectopic and a CP, so I think they were being extra attentive as I would expect.
Post by chickadee77 on Apr 15, 2014 12:34:53 GMT -5
I called for this (my third) pregnancy because I started bleeding and thought it was a CP. Good thing I did, as I'm 29weeks now, lol. It's not standard at my OB, though.
Thanks everyone....my pcp where the lab is located is just so difficult sometimes. I'll definitely call my ob office and see if they will order it up for me when the time comes.
Post by shekels1222 on Apr 15, 2014 14:49:31 GMT -5
My OB ordered betas when I had any type of spotting or bleeding. Both withy my mc and this pregnancy. He told me just to call and he'd order them ASAP for me.