Pregnant with first
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Topic: Pregnant with first
Posted By: kate30
Subject: Pregnant with first
Date Posted: 14 December 2010 at 7:05pm
Hi all, I just found out last night that I'm pregnant (after taking 3 tests to confirm it!). Slightly overwhelmed because my husband and I weren't actually trying, but very happy 
I've booked an appointment to see my doctor....but I have no idea what happens next! Any advice?? Thanks! |
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Posted By: mummymonster
Date Posted: 14 December 2010 at 7:31pm
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Visit to GP, they'll send you for the first blood tests and tell you to find a midwife
Check out the thread 'recommend your midwife' in the pregnancy forum for that one. (sorry, don't know how to link) Once you've got a MW they take over your care. First big thing is the 12wk scan + bloods (optional, is the downs check). Then is's waiting waiting waiting. I found 40 WEEKS was a lot longer than it sounds! There is loads to get organised, but 40 weeks is a long long time, so don't stress 
ETA - and i forgot to say CONGRATULATIONS!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: AuntieSarah
Date Posted: 14 December 2010 at 7:34pm
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Congratulations!
Your doctor should be able to tell you what to do. Mine did another pregnancy test (although like you, I'd already done 3 lol), and gave me the numbers of some midwives to call. I'd call midwives asap to make sure you can find one you like and get booked in with them. Your doctor may ask you if you are sure if your dates, if not you will get a dating scan...I'm pretty sure your GP books you in for that but I've never had one myself. |
Posted By: kate30
Date Posted: 14 December 2010 at 8:12pm
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Thanks ladies
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Posted By: emmakm
Date Posted: 14 December 2010 at 10:20pm
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Congratulations!! You should pop in to either the Due in July/Due in August forum too...depending on how far along you think you might be.. I've found it sooo useful to have the other ladies around all going through the exact same things... What part of the country are you in...? ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: JadeC
Date Posted: 15 December 2010 at 10:01am
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Congrats!! August is a great time to have a baby, you can spend the first few weeks avoiding the rain and cold and just snuggling with your newborn!! ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: GuestGuest
Date Posted: 15 December 2010 at 12:20pm
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Hey congrats! Come join us in the August thread, we need more mums-to-be!
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Posted By: Kellyfer
Date Posted: 15 December 2010 at 1:44pm
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Yay congrats!!! I second JadeC... August is a fantastic time to have a baby.
Do try to get on to a midwife soonish, coz they can get booked up quite fast. But besides your booking appt, you don't usually see them until 12 or 13 weeks, which seems like ages but it comes around fast. Also, get your GP (or midwife) to prescribe you some folic acid tablets coz you will want to start taking them asap. The elevit type ones can be quite expensive (but good if you're lacking other stuff like calcium etc), and generally you only need to take the folic acid. What an awesome Christmas surprise! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: kate30
Date Posted: 15 December 2010 at 7:31pm
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Thanks! I'm in Auckland and due on 21 August (found out today!)
Now we just need to find a midwife...! |
Posted By: pinkstar
Date Posted: 19 December 2010 at 8:29pm
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Congratulations!!! What a wonderful surprise!
Where in auckland are you? I live out south. I have a 17month old son and due with #2 in april. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: Lillybetts
Date Posted: 19 December 2010 at 9:27pm
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Congrats! August is a good time! Means you wont be hot and bothered when you're heavily pregnant! All the best :) ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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