Canadians! Calling on all Canadians!

stacey609 · January 2015

Just checking if any of the canadian members here would be interested in joining a "proudly Cansdian board" if we started one up. A place to talk over health care, shopping, schools and education systems, and other concerns like baby in the cold etc or just talk? What do u think?

ChloandCoco · January 2015

I'm from Alberta! And I agree with PP.

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melco19 · January 2015

Ontario here!

Euphony · January 2015

I think a thread will work better, because I don't think there will be enough interest to sustain a board. I just don't think there is enough Canadian specific conversation, especially because experience in rural Canada will not as much in common with the big cities anyway.

Other than that, east coast representin'!

stacey609 · January 2015

okay! Will stick to threads. Nice to see so many Canadians on here! Warms the heart even with this -40c weather! I'll be sure to call out to you ladies when I need a sounding board for canadian situations!

. Great to hear from u all!

Euphony · January 2015

The weirdest thing is hearing people talk about betas and early ultrasounds. Hell, I don't even have an OB, just a family doctor. People in the US are really fancy pants with the testing. I don't know whether to feel jealous or kind of relieved that I don't have to worry about that stuff.

ChloandCoco · January 2015

@Euphony‌ I'm pretty jealous of the ladies in the US. My family doctor told me I won't be able to hear the heartbeat until 12 weeks.
Do any of you ladies get to hear the heart beat earlier?

greer825 · January 2015

Hey girls! Ontario here!

I just got my first round of betas but only because I'm at fertility clinic - otherwise I wouldn't have!

nicole8883 · January 2015

I'm part of a Canadian sept 2015 fb group. if anyone wants to join, Let me know!

Mufflerlove · January 2015

I get jealous of the American ladies after the babies are born when they all talk about their pediatricians. My family Dr is my OB and pediatrician. I feel like she can't possibly have has much knowledge as someone who specializes. I also would love to have the option to call up my OB or pedi to ask questions!

EmeJay · January 2015

Mufflerlove said:
I get jealous of the American ladies after the babies are born when they all talk about their pediatricians. My family Dr is my OB and pediatrician. I feel like she can't possibly have has much knowledge as someone who specializes. I also would love to have the option to call up my OB or pedi to ask questions!

Jealous of their medical bills and limited maternity leaves? Perspective.

Also - I have an early us because of IF and history of loss. I would love nothing more than going blissfully to my 10 weeks appointment.

Euphony · January 2015

CFearsy said:

The weirdest thing is hearing people talk about betas and early ultrasounds. Hell, I don't even have an OB, just a family doctor. People in the US are really fancy pants with the testing. I don't know whether to feel jealous or kind of relieved that I don't have to worry about that stuff.
My vote is that you should feel relieved. US doctors don't just do betas for the hell of it. Everyone who is having betas done is doing so due to a history of loss, pregnancy complications, or medicated cycles with an RE. It's definitely not something to be jealous of. Beta hell sucks.

Yes... I am thankful that my history does warrant testing. I didn't know that was the only reason these things were being done. I had gotten impression that early ultrasounds at least were something some doctors did as a matter of practice.

I also think where I live in Canada is an issue. The Atlantic provinces are particularly poor and the specialists are few and far between, so you would likely travel hours to see an RE. We have a bit if a doctor problem, and I am damn lucky to even have a family doctor.

laurenr92 · January 2015

Calgarian here! Would love to be in a thread on here with some other Canadians!

Euphony · January 2015

@CFearsy That is good to know. Believe me, I am very grateful for the easy time I have had, and hope things continue to go well. I hope that for all of us.

KristinCampbell11 · January 2015

Another ontario ftm here. I would love a canadian thread but another board would probably be a waste.

My first appointment is Wednesday (start of week 6) this is because I underwent surgery for a broke leg before finding out I was pregnant and also my family doc is going on vacation. Not sure how much I will be able to find out so early

homediva · January 2015

Hiiii! I'm Canadian but now I live in the US! I've had babies in both countries!

laurenr92 · February 2015

Alright my Canadian friends, I have been working for the past 6 months at my job in Alberta, I have been miserable and under so much stress since I started working there. My boss finally pushed me over the edge with micromanaging and insulting me, basically asking me to quit (it's gotten worse since I shared our pregnancy) and I am looking for new work, likely quitting next week.

In Alberta, the employer doesn't have to pay mat leave (employment insurance does), and since I won't be at this next job at least a year (obviously) I won't have guaranteed job security so I don't feel bad not telling them I am pregnant, but I am worried I am being rude. I just can't stay where I am now, it's not good for this baby, me or my marriage. I don't have much time before I will be showing too (almost 8 weeks now).

How long after I get a new job should I keep it a secret? What would you do?

lulubee85 · February 2015

Canadian thread is such a good idea!! Another east coaster here!!!

AlbertaGrayGirl · February 2015

Alberta FTM here!

mdclarke · February 2015

I'm an Edmonton FTM and I had my first OB appointment when I was 6 weeks. They scheduled a NST for 11 weeks, but I called asking to do an earlier scan for dating, and they were super helpful and had no problems scheduling me for another ultrasound

all I had to do in Edmonton to get an OB was just ask for a referral from my regular doctor. I'm also a doctor that works in a referral clinic so I always see the merit in going to someone specialised in the area. So if anyone wants an OB or doesn't want to wait, just ask your doc!!

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