UK FTM's?

Fizzy8 · July 2013

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 · July 2013

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

Fizzy8 · July 2013

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 · July 2013

Just over 5 weeks.

Fizzy8 · July 2013

Awh lovely. You feeling ok so far?

Paturkey · July 2013

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 · July 2013

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 · July 2013

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 · July 2013

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 · July 2013

@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 · July 2013

@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 · July 2013

@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 · July 2013

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 · August 2013

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 · August 2013

I'm here too

in Suffolk! 6 weeks along!!

freezorburn · August 2013

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

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