UK FTM's?

Fizzy8

Hi I am a FTM currently 18+5 weeks, living in England, UK. Just wondered if there are any others in the UK to share experiences with on here?

Avion22

I'm living in the UK -- Norfolk to be exact.   Pregnant with #1 :-)

Fizzy8

Avion22 said:

I'm living in the UK -- Norfolk to be exact.   Pregnant with #1 :-)

Congrats great feeling isn't it, if a bit scary! I'm in Bristol. How far along are you?

Avion22

Just over 5 weeks.

Fizzy8

Awh lovely. You feeling ok so far?

Paturkey

Hello and congrats to you both! FTM, 32 weeks and change, living in Scotland It's definitely a different experience here than it sounds like it is in the states. (And I always forget to check this board).

Fizzy8

Paturkey said:

Hello and congrats to you both! FTM, 32 weeks and change, living in Scotland It's definitely a different experience here than it sounds like it is in the states. (And I always forget to check this board).

Hi, congrats to you I get a little lost in translation sometimes and also so thankful that we have an NHS here, pregnancy sounds like it can be quite expensive in the states

adunkin

I'm just over the water in Belgium (have been here for 2 years, but am an American). DH and I talk all the time about how having a baby here is a very smart financial decision! I'm just at 18 weeks.

Avion22

I'm also American, so not on the NHS.  Fortunately, my military health care coverage is completely free and very comprehensive, so I won't have to pay out-of-pocket for any care.    

Paturkey

@Fizzy8 Feel free to PM me if you have any questions about NHS or MWs. I know it's slightly different in England but I'm happy to help if I can!

Fizzy8

@Paturkey thanks very much for that

@adunkin you due in December? I'm due 25 th dec!

@Avion22 that's great that you're covered What happens if you don't have cover, do you not get any help during pregnancy?

Avion22

@Fizzy8, in the US military all members are 100% covered for necessary care, and it's a system that's really similar to the NHS actually.  I'm here on US military orders, so I'm good-to-go.  Most Americans have to purchase health insurance through their company's policy, which can get expensive, especially for pregnancy.  So I'm pretty lucky :-)

adunkin

Fizzy8 said:

@Paturkey thanks very much for that @adunkin you due in December? I'm due 25 th dec! @Avion22 that's great that you're covered What happens if you don't have cover, do you not get any help during pregnancy?

@Fizzy8 - My official EDD is Jan 2, but the last couple of ultrasounds (we get them at least every 4 weeks - sometimes more often since I'm high risk) baby was measuring more around Dec 27. I have a feeling baby will come before Christmas, but only time will tell!

ccip82

Hi, I am an American living in UK (northeastern Scotland). I am pregnant with #2. We are covered under NHS. This is my first LO here in the UK, I Had DD in the States.

Welcome!

CPinky

I'm here too in Suffolk! 6 weeks along!!

freezorburn

I'm in greater London. Followed my husband here for work. My visa allows me to get care through NHS.