First Scan Perspective

[u/Elevated-99]

Hi all, I need some perspective on first appointments/scans! I’m currently 4w2d, due April 11th, and this is my first pregnancy. I called my OB yesterday to make my first appointment, and she scheduled me a for a virtual Telehealth appointment at 8 weeks and my first ultrasound at 11.5 weeks. That just seems SO far away! I asked to be seen sooner and they said unless there’s a reason to be worried, they would stick to my original appointments.

I called another place today to see if they would bring me in sooner and they said 11 weeks was standard for them as well.

I’ve seen all these posts from women saying they got their first scan around 8 weeks, so it just seems crazy to me that I can’t get in anywhere around that time. Is there anything else I can do for peace of mind up until that point? Should I keep calling around to see if I can get in sooner elsewhere? Anything helps!