Pregnancy during K1

[MariaElizabeth92 5]

Hey, we applied and received our NOA1 about a month and 10 days before I got pregnant so we were already slightly into the waiting process when it happened. A congressman my fiance met at a military meal offered to help with our case, but when I found out I was pregnant and that they would try to expedite it I refused on the grounds I had read a failed expedite can actually slow things down...and that pregnancy isn't really a valid reason to request an expedite. My Fiance isn't active duty anymore, that ended in September last year, he's now part of the reserves. At the moment I'm just praying the backlog with USCIS gets cleared and we receive our NOA2 soon!! Good luck with your case.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Hmm not looked into it properly I guess, but my Fiance seems to think it's okay. Regardless, he'd rather have the bills and be there at the birth etc. than me stay here.

You say that but you haven't seen some of those bills and trust me when I say they can be scary. Maybe instead you could plan a c-section and for him to be there for that?

[MariaElizabeth92 5]

Yeah we will look into it further. I'm not sure about elsewhere, but in the UK a woman isn't allowed a C-Section upon request, unless something is wrong with the pregnancy. I'm young and healthy and the pregnancy is low risk and so the chances of being granted one are very slim. I'd also rather not opt for the C-Section. If I can get over there in time, I would much rather try and sort this insurance out. Flying with a newborn from the UK to the middle of the states is not something I'm interested in doing. I'm also currently living with parents in the UK and there isn't enough room to house another person, whether they're big or small! If we can, being there is preferable. But thanks for the advise!

[VanessaTony 3,567]

It'll all work out in the end Even if he misses the birth, which many other couples have done, you will still be together as a family eventually and it will be wonderful

Another fun thing to look into are the shots for newborns, the programs available (WIC for example), mothers groups, getting a car seat for bubs and a vehicle you can drive in with bubs.

Congrats!

[MariaElizabeth92 5]

That is true. We have a vehicle already... but need to start collecting baby stuff!

And thank you