First Doctor's Appointment...Scheduled!

I went to see my Family Nurse Practitioner yesterday to follow up on the edema (swelling) in my legs that I have been having. She had the girls take my blood to check my electrolytes and a thyroid panel. She said that my thyroid could be causing the problems, but if the test come back negative, she wants me to have an ECHO done for my heart to make sure my heart is okay. This is good for me because I have been wanting to get my heart checked. I have funny palpitations every once in awhile. My weight was +1 lbs from normal, too, so I guess I will keep an eye on things.

While I was there, my FNP asked me if I had an OB and referred me to a MD that delivers at the hospital by the house. She didn't know her very well, but she hadn't had any complaints from women she had referred. I swung by to check it out and found the office very quiet, clean and the girls friendly. They set me up with an appointment for May 22nd at 10:30. My insurance also told me that aside from the initial visit, I have 100% coverage for all appointments and the entire hospital stay (48 hrs after V/D and 96 hrs after C/S) if I use a PPO provider. This doctor and the hospital are in the PPO Network! :o) I am really excited. Not sure how much we will see next week as I should be about 5w3d along at that point.