Got Baby? Avez vous un bebe?

[antda 13]

Can I join too even though my baby is really A toddler now?

DanielParul-

All VJers are welcomed, regardless!

And yes, you're welcomed too...Welcome!

Feel free to join in the discussion and add to the list too...

Btw..Cute baby and family pics in your signature too...

Ant

Edited May 3, 2010 by Ant+D+BabyA

[Colleens 40]

Colleens-Thanks for updating your information on the list..

Hope you are feeling better...Don't worry, the morning/all-day sickness will be better soon...

Sorry that you are having trouble finding health insurance. As for finding other healthcare alternatives, you can try looking at local community health clinics, that offer free and/or lower "sliding scale" payment services (such as paying at a lower cost, or in installments, or not at all), based on your financial situation. As well, you can try looking into other programs (some government based, some non-government based) that also offer health insurance too. For example, here in New York State, they have a state-wide health insurance program called "Family Health Plus" and "Child Health Plus", which is different from medicaid and are for people that have higher incomes than medicaid guidelines but have lower incomes that cannot afford private expensive health insurance. These programs are not means-tested benefits too, and that if they have this program or other similar programs in your state that you can apply for that as well.

Regardless, I hope you do find good healthcare for you and your baby, as that's very important for everyone to have indeed!

Hope this helps. Good luck with the rest of your immigration journey, and good luck with your healthcare situation too.

Ant

Thanks Ant, I think the Tencare is something similar to what you are talking about. I spoke to an insurance broker this morning and he give the info to me and said that his wife came from the Phillipenes and that is what she used when she arrived, but I am not sure how long ago that was and if anything had changed rule wise from that time. I briefly looked at it and it seems to have some income guidelines on it and such. I am also going to call planned parenthood to see if they can point me to any resources. It is not that we can't afford to have the insurance (to some limits!!)..it is just finding it. Regardless, I will still go to the Dr even if I have to pay out of pocket, because I know how important pre-natal care is.

[Bern. 3]

I have to join this thread now...haha @_@

[Rhiannercakes 14]

Oh Bern. *pats*

I know you're not horribly thrilled, but Congratulations anyway

[ValerieA 350]

OMG Bern...congratulations! This is a bit unexpected.

[OBX 51]

I have to join this thread now...haha @_@

Wow, congratulations!

[Revenesque 2]

I have to join this thread now...haha @_@

WHAT! Congrats!

[Bern. 3]

Yeah. I'm just as surprised as you all probably. It was pretty instant, which SUCKS. But what can you do? On the bright side, we're together now. We have an apartment together, healthcare etc, so that's the yays. On the downside, morning sickness hates me. All I can down are crackers.

Someone help? D:

[Hugglebuggles 60]

Awww Bern! Congrats!!

There must be something in the water around here!

[Colleens 40]

Yeah. I'm just as surprised as you all probably. It was pretty instant, which SUCKS. But what can you do? On the bright side, we're together now. We have an apartment together, healthcare etc, so that's the yays. On the downside, morning sickness hates me. All I can down are crackers.

Someone help? D:

Congrats!!!

I hear you on the morning/all day sickness thing. I can't help you but at least we can suffer together..lol

[Bern. 3]

Congrats!!!

I hear you on the morning/all day sickness thing. I can't help you but at least we can suffer together..lol

Yay. I like having someone I can suffer with. XD

Basically, I've been craving a lot of random stuff...going to the TMC tomorrow, which is like a family medical clinic, once they confirm that I am INDEED pregnant (although 5 digital tests said yes.) I can go to the hospital and start seeing someone. I'm nervous because I heard the military hospital here kind of sucks. Haha.

I'm sort of excited though, so many mixed feelings...

For all those with babies already, what did you do to better your pregnancy?

[Rhiannercakes 14]

Good luck tomorrow, I hope the hospital is nicer than you've heard.

[Colleens 40]

I got the opportunity to speak with someone at Blue Cross Blue Sheild today and found out that since Canadians are covered by a national health care plan that we qualify under the HIPPA laws, that means that an insurance company can not deny you coverage when you have a pre-existing condition (such as pregnancy)!!! Yeah!! The rates were absolutely INSANE from BCBS ($2450 a month with the maternity rider), but at least now I know I am covered under that law and I have gone to a broker to find me something a bit more affordable. At $2450 a month, you would be better off just paying out of your pocket...it would be cheaper!!

I have my first Dr's appt tomorrow, so I am looking forward to that

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Yeah. I'm just as surprised as you all probably. It was pretty instant, which SUCKS. But what can you do? On the bright side, we're together now. We have an apartment together, healthcare etc, so that's the yays. On the downside, morning sickness hates me. All I can down are crackers.

Someone help? D:

Instant oatmeal in various flavours worked for me, as well as cold cereal like Cheerios (dry or with milk)...sweet things agreed more often then anything else. A lot of smells drove me nuts and I'd puke at the drop of a hat. As much as you can take advantage of a good hour or morning or whatever and get your shopping or whatever done and then veg when you feel gross.

[ValerieA 350]

Instant oatmeal in various flavours worked for me, as well as cold cereal like Cheerios (dry or with milk)...sweet things agreed more often then anything else. A lot of smells drove me nuts and I'd puke at the drop of a hat. As much as you can take advantage of a good hour or morning or whatever and get your shopping or whatever done and then veg when you feel gross.

I don't think I am pregnant yet, but the thought of instant oatmeal still makes me want to puke.