I had first appt today. I am 9w 3d. With my first they did a pelvic exam at the first appt but today they told me they do them now at the 12 week appt. Is this a new practice? My cousin had a pelvic exam at her first appt too so she thought it was strange. I was able to hear the baby's heartbeat. It was 170. The highest heartbeat my son ever had was 150.