Pregnant!!!!?

Question

I just found out im pregnant!!!!! I took two dollar store tests and they were both positive so i took two first response tests and both were positive so i went in for a blood test and it was POSITIVE!!!! now what do i do? start prenatal vitamins and folic? Anything else i should be doing? And do those chinese gender things work?

well the dollar store tests, kinda made me uneasy, i really didnt want to trust them i guess, and my hubby brought the first response home, he didnt know i had already taken two lol and then the dr called and asked me to come in for a blood test, after i had already taken 4 :)

Answer 1

the very first thing you should do is find an OB practice that you feel comfortable with. If you have Insurance, make sure it cover maternity expenses, and the ob you select. If you are low income and do not have insurance, there is a program with Medicaid for pregnant women. Also there are grants that can help cover your ob care and or delivery or both. If at all possible have your records of illnesses, current medications, and surgeries that you and your parents/grandparents have had so the Dr. can asses your risks if any. Sometime in your pregnancy you will need to find a Pediatrician that will see your child in the hospital where you are going to deliver and is covered by your insurance and or Medicaid. Folic Acid is good, as well as the prenatal vitamins (Please do not take them on an empty stomach, and usually not first thing in the morning they can aggravate a nauseous stomach), however OTC vitamins are not the same strength as the ones your Dr. may prescribe. he/she Will do a blood test to make sure also that you are not anemic and needing iron. Sometime during your pregnancy they will also do a test for diabetes. Good luck and congratulations!

Answer 2

Well first off congrats to you! The next thing you want to do is contact your OBGYN to make your first prenatal appt. The doctor will tell you everything you need to know. Before the appt you can start taking some vitamins ( you DR will give you a prescription for prenatals) for now you can take 2 Children's Flinstone vitamins that contain folic acid (they are cheaper). Next you have to watch your diet...include things from every food group, limit your sweet stuff, and remember you really aren't eating for two you only need a couple extra calories. Keeping hydrated is also important. Drink at least 8 8oz glasses of water. Also watch your sodium intake because you will tend to swell easier. Elevate your feet at the end of the day. Remeber any cramping associate with bleeding, or backache that won't relieve with regular strength Tylenol should all be reported to your doctor right away. And lastly relax...you are going to need all you energy for later!

Answer 3

Aww congrats on your pregnancy!! Yes, definitely start on prenatals. But be advised that sometimes the doctors prenatal vitamans can make you feel ill. If so, do the Flinstones Chewables. They are great. Make sure you are eating right for the baby. Not sure about the chinese gender things.

Answer 4

Have you made a dr's appt? You really need to take the prenatals for you and the baby. Gender chart was right on the money for me. Good Luck!!!! Why did you by so many test???

Answer 5

you schedule a prenatal check up get your OB pannel drawn, and go from there.

You can take a regular prenatal, they have all the folic acid you need.

The gender charts work about 80% of the time. But they didnt work for me.

Answer 6

You dont do much until you go in for your first check up except eat right and avoid the usual bad things. No..chinese gender things do not work.

Answer 7

Make a dr.s appointment and start prenats. Eat healthy and be good to your body
Congrats!

Answer 8

keep healthy and yes take vitamins and folic,excirse and get enough rest! and mostly enjoy bben pregnant!! congrats!

Answer 9

go to the doctor to make sure everythings ok and let them tell you what you need to do

Answer 10

take your prenatals