Why spot is so far away

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Well as you all know I recently have a positive on a pregnancy test four tests to be exact and I called my OBGYN today and she gave me an appointment for January 6th why so far and sorry this would be my first pregnancy so I'm not sure how all of this works

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In each of my 3 pregnancies my OBGYN made the first appointment for 10ish weeks. Home pregnancy tests are considered accurate enough to be trusted and not require a confirmation test. If you want confirmation you should contact your primary care provider. The OBGYN might not want to see you yet because they want to have the baby, yolk sac, etc grow enough to be visible on an ultrasound. Also, by waiting until 10 weeks to see you they are not starting prenatal care while you're still at the highest risk time to miscarry. Having your first appointment is January doesn't put you or your baby at any risk at all. Take care of yourself, eat healthy and try to relax. Some 0BGYN offices don't even to an ultrasound until your second appointment so that it can grow even more. Good luck!

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My first appointment was 4 days after I take the at home test! They took my blood to make sure my levels were starting out good. I would call and say you wantan earlier appointment

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My Dr's do from what I understand cuz of miscarriage early miscarriage is common

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They spaced you out that long because they want you to be at least 5 to 8 weeks so when the us(ultrasound) is performed they can locate your baby.....

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I am in the exact same situation. I just made an appointment today for Jan 6 and I will be 9 weeks!

I am trying to be patient ...

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Yeah that is weird. Maybe try going to a women's clinic so they can at least confirm the pregnancy and get you set up with prenatals or whatever else you need. I've never had a pregnancy that made it that far, but the women's clinic in my city offers free ultrasounds and sets you on a path to any resources you would need. Congratulations on your pregnancy :)