What_to_do999 wrote: » So sorry to hear what you went through, can't have been easy. I'm only 5 weeks and I am definitely nervous. Had an ectopic before so very much alive to how things aren't always plain sailing. Have to keep optimistic though. Due to see the GP next week so will ask about the anti D jab then
What_to_do999 wrote: » When the first set of bloods are taken I was told that I was rhesus negative so got the anti D jab during the pregnancy and when baby was born. Second pregnancy now so does anyone know if I need to get it earlier this time round?
Pixie8 wrote: » Joining here too- got my positive test on Friday, think I'm 4 weeks and a few days. Delighted! Undecided on which hospital and whether to go public or semi private. When do you usually have to decide by and get your forms in? Also trying to switch GPs as I've moved house in the last year and figure it makes more sense to have my Gp closer to home rather than work. Unfortunately all are full near me so hopefully I can join a waiting list and get assigned a GP quickly. Wish id organised this before now but wasnt even thinking of it!
Dahdum wrote: » Hi all, New to this. Expecting our first in May (we think...). We are going to go public as neither of us ever got around to sorting health insurance. I’ve read mixed reviews on all types of care - public, semi and private. Anyone on here previously gone public? Also not sure what hospital to go with.....dunno what makes one better or worse than another. We haven’t told any family or friends yet so can ask them for reviews or opinions.
elizunia87 wrote: » Girl could you explain me how is the situation with the maternity leave. There is 26 weeks and then I heard something for 9 months paid around 200€ / per weeks from your contributions?
dragonfly! wrote: » I went for a scan on Tue this week when I was 6.5 weeks I went to my gynecologist and she did a transvaginal scanCould see the little heart beating sooo cute BUT it did cost me €210 as she charges €160 for a "consultation" and €50 for the scan I had been looking at the ultrasound suite on Grafton St you mentioned above and im kind of raging I didnt just go there thats €99 and I could have got €30 back on my health insurance
Antares35 wrote: » Does anyone know when the earliest they can scan is? I'm six weeks tomorrow. On my last pregnancy (which sadly ended in miscarriage) I had my first at I think 10 weeks. Didn't realise you could have them earlier, which would be amazing! The OH is not fully on board at this stage - feeling super lonely. I don't know if a scan would get him a bit excited about the whole thing. The ultrasound suite just off Grafton street were quite good from what I recall.
wuffly wrote: » I'm pretty sure you can have a private scan as early as you want. I had an internal scan at 4/5 weeks with my son. They could see the sac.
wuffly wrote: » Yep, apparently its to make sure women aren't disadvantaged in the workforce :eek: (cough cough BS!) Bizarrely on the other hand the law requires you to breastfeed for 2 years - not remotely enforced, although you are entitled to two 30min bf breaks for 18months.... Between annual leave and some unpaid leave I managed to get 4 months last time. I'm working in a different company now so I don't know what/if I will get much more. Don't want to worry about it just yet.
dragonfly! wrote: » 45 days?!
wuffly wrote: » Thanks Ladies, I had my first here as well, so I hopefully know what to expect. Its all private health care (provided by your employer) here which has its good and bad points. The facilities are excellent but it can be a very money orientated set up depending on your dr, lots of unnecessary scans and tests if you have good insurance that will pay. My previous Dr had trained in Ireland and the UK so she didn't do too much of this. I have a different Dr this time as my insurance changed. My insurance is due to expire 2 days after I'm due and last time I was 12 days over, hopefully my company renew it on time(they usually let it lapse for a few weeks:eek:) or this one isn't so late! The other main difference is mat leave is 45days(calendar days). Anyway those are all worries for down the line! Hope everyone is feeling well? Mostly just feeling very tired so far!
wuffly wrote: » Hi Ladies, Congrats, hope everyone is feeling well! I got a positive test today & yesterday. 4wks 2days Feeling excited but very nervous, 4th pregnancy, hopefully 2nd baby. My little fella is 3 and this one is due a few days after his 4th birthday. Its taken almost 2 years to get here and a lots of tests and a few rounds of clomid, but skipped a month due to travel and it happened naturally. Msg'd my Dr and she wants to see me at 7 weeks. I'm Irish and living in Dubai so all a bit different for me on dr/hospital side of things.
tea_and_cake wrote: » Yep I panic the same. I'm 10 weeks and Tuesday was the first day I felt normal for a few weeks and then I panicked!!
dragonfly! wrote: » All week I’ve been tired, feeling a “stretching” feeling in my stomach, slightly sick and acid reflux. Today I’ve had nothing So now I’m worried 🙄 Who knew I’d be complaining about feeling “normal”? 🙉
