HCG Tests

Lesley

Does everyone do HCG tests? I see all these #s everyone keeps posting, but my doc doesn’t do appointments until 8-9 weeks and no blood tests before then. They say “congrats, you got a positive test on a hpt, so you are officially pregnant! See you in a month!” Is there a benefit to doing the HCG test or not?! I’m feeling a little left out over here.