What do I do now?
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Topic: What do I do now?
Posted By: finnigan
Subject: What do I do now?
Date Posted: 15 September 2010 at 7:52am
I just found out I was pregnant a week ago  I had a dating scan on friday, turns out I am 8 weeks  I have an appt with my Dr next week to discuss the NT blood test and scan. I have started taking a multi vitamin and folic acid.
Is there anything else I have to do? I am a complete novice at this lol |
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Posted By: Bambino
Date Posted: 15 September 2010 at 8:14am
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Congratulations!
You're doing everything you're supposed to do. My suggestion though would be to put together a baby budget! I.e. consider your finances, what you can save, what you need to buy and what you don't. Good luck! Bx |
Posted By: finnigan
Date Posted: 15 September 2010 at 8:35am
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Thanks I guess I should have mentioned we have a 3.5 year old son, so I dont have much if anything to buy. I have just never been pregnant before, its all a bit of a surprise :)
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Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 15 September 2010 at 9:51am
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Congratulations!
Is your Dr going to be taking care of you throughout your pregnancy? If not, your next job is to choose a midwife. They tend to book up very fast so you might want to start ringing around asap. All the best for your pregnancy! ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 15 September 2010 at 9:52am
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Deciding on who is going to be your LMC - whether that's your GP a MW or an OB and getting in contact with them. Will depend on where you are in the country as to what's available. Nothing else to do. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">   [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: finnigan
Date Posted: 15 September 2010 at 10:15am
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I'm in Wellington, I dont think my doc will be taking care of me the whole way through. I will ask him next Friday.
Thanks |
Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 15 September 2010 at 10:25am
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Doctor's don't but you can get a list of MWs from him. Where about's in Wellington are you? I can recommend one if you're in the right part! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: finnigan
Date Posted: 15 September 2010 at 1:50pm
| I'm in Whitby. A recommendation would be awesome :) |