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A little worried...

Last post 07-31-2008 6:25 PM by Musical Christy. 6 replies.
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  • 07-21-2008 5:17 PM

    A little worried...

    Hi Im cathy and I just found out Im 3 weeks pregnant. Im a little scared because I just came out the military and living in Hawaii with my boyfriend with no medical insurance. I was told a couple years ago I wouldnt be able to have kids because I had ovarian cysts that were turning to polycystic syndrome and when we found ourselves with positive results, we werent ready. Im scared and worried that I may be at risk, Im not working eigther and with our bills and a baby and no insurance my worrying is not going away.
  • 07-22-2008 1:19 AM In reply to

    Re: A little worried...

    Congratulations on your pregnancy!! Babies are such a blessing, even if they take us by surprise!!! My first baby took me by surprise.....and so did my second one. :) Anyway, our son who was born in January was born without insurance. I was in, what sounds like, a similar situation to yours. My fiance' and I had just made a big move to a new town. No friends, no family. Neither one of us was working so we didn't have any insurance....and then we found ourselves pregnant. It was credit cards to the rescue!!! LOL!! Luckily for us, we wanted a home birth...which happens to be a heck of a lot cheaper than a hospital birth. We paid for our birth with the credit cards and haven't looked back!! We have a beautiful baby boy who is the light of our lives!!! Anyway, I guess the gist of my story is that things always tend to find a way to work themselves out. You may have to get creative.....but things always seem to work out. I'll be praying for you......
  • 07-22-2008 7:54 AM In reply to

    • zetacpa
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    Re: A little worried...

    I found out I was pregnant with my 3rd son when they had to remove a cyst and my left ovary! I had Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome for 3 years and was told I couldn't get pregnant w/o fertility drugs. My Michael sure proved them wrong! But after that surgery, I had a healthy pregnancy. May I suggest that you apply for Medical assistance from the state and sign up for WIC. That way, you'll be able to have the medical insurance taken care of and get the nutriants you need. And CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • 07-22-2008 1:22 PM In reply to

    Re: A little worried...

    Thanks, it turns out now that my boyfriend seems to be backing up too, hes very worried and i dont see him happy at all anymore and im not even that far you know, everything that comes out his mouth now a days is negative, because of what the doctors told me before is like is too good to be true for him. i guess i could practically say ill be alonbe on this and im scared. about the medical assistance and wic and stuff where will i have to go for that, online or to a hospiutal? i mean im not sure if this is normal but ive been cramping so much these past days, and i havent been feeling well, hes always working and he works an hour away, we only have one car, and theres no hospitals or anything as a matter of fact nearby. i just pictured this moment to be so different.
  • 07-22-2008 5:22 PM In reply to

    Re: A little worried...

    I have WIC and my kids are on state medical. Both programs are VERY helpful!!! I had to sign up at my county health department which would probably be the same place you'd have to go. I would've signed up for medical for me during the pregnancy, but I didn't qualify....and even if I would've qualified, they don't cover home births which is the route we wanted to go even if we had to pay out-of-pocket. If you happen to qualify to be covered for your pregnancy, our state back-pays medical bills up to three months....I would think/hope the other states would do the same. So, if you were worried about the cramping, you could be seen BEFORE applying for medical and then if you qualified, they would more than likely pay the back bills for you. FYI: I had a lot of cramping when I was pregnant with both of my kids. It felt like painful, strong period-like cramps. It was normal in my case, just the uterus stretching out and getting accustomed to a little person in there. Maybe that's what is going on with you...??? As far as not feeling well, that is usually pretty normal during your first trimester. I vomited quite a bit in my first three months. With both kids, I couldn't even brush my teeth without gagging!!! That was my first sign of pregnancy with both!!! LOL!! With my second, I couldn't ride or drive in a car without getting carsick during my first trimester....and I NEVER get carsick!! I think what you are describing sounds pretty normal. It sounds like this baby is a gift & blessing based on what you were told before about being able to have kids. I know babies can sometimes make their appearances at inopportune times in our lives and people feel as though the timing isn't "right"....but really, when is the "right" time?? I try to look at each pregnancy as though it is potentially my last chance to experience this incredible miracle working inside me. When I look at it that way, it helps me to fully enjoy my pregnancy & what I'm experiencing. I hope this helps.....
  • 07-31-2008 12:47 PM In reply to

    Re: A little worried...

    well good news, even though i still do not have medical insurance i went in to the emergency room on the 29th and got my babys 1st picture, i saw his little heart and heard it too, it was so amazing, my boyfriend is coming around often now and seems happy.
  • 07-31-2008 6:25 PM In reply to

    • Musical Christy
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    Re: A little worried...

    If you need medical.. you can go down to your local clinic or department of children and families (both of which should be easy to locate online or even ask at the hospital) and apply for medicaid. This pays for all medicines/prenatal vitamins needed while you are pregnant, all doctors visits, ultrasounds and any other procedures you might need during your pregnancy including the birth itself. Your baby will also be covered after birth for at least one year! You can also find out about your local WIC office or something similar at the clinic. Sometimes it takes men a while to get used to the idea... some think you become almost breakable... others get jealous of the attention spent on the new "baby"... just give him time and keep him involved...(like letting him hear the heartbeat or in a few months feel him/her move) I hope that all works out... keep us posted..=) and congrats

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