So today I did a phone screening over the phone with Scottsdale Perinatal. The high-risk OB/GYN decided that I was not considered high risk solely on the basis of my rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis and the time it took me to conceive. She told me that I should go to a regular OB and if necessary down the road then I would get a referral to them.
I was happy because I felt the same way. Being labeled "high risk" scared me. So now I have an appointment for 23 days from today with my Aunt Leah's OB/GYN who delivered her twins. I'm excited for 2 things:1) now I officially have my own OB doctor. Her name is Christine Oehler, MD with Desert West OBGYN, Ltd. I've met her before when I was Leah's coach toward the end of Leah's pregnancy. She was very nice and knowledgeable; 2) I will have my first ultrasound on this day and I will finally hear my baby's heartbeat!!!! And the doctor will confirm that everything is okay.
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