Pennies and Pics

It is so weird to not know about any information about the tiny life that is growing inside me. I am so anxious to have an ultrasound so I can be reassured that everything is okay, and to find out how far along I really am. On days when I wake up with energy and no nausea I start to get nervous as if I wasn't pregnant. I know that as a first time mother I am probably thinking too much into it and scaring myself, which is why I hope to set up an ultrasound appointment ASAP. Tomorrow's appointment is basically just filling out paperwork and the nurse will then set me up with an appointment to see my doctor. I just got finished watching 16 and pregnant where a girl had the hard decision to give up her baby for adoption, and then changed her mind, twice. I feel so lucky to have waited for the right person and the right time in my life to start a family. Thank you to my amazing husband and all my family and friends.

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Planned parenthood told me my estimated due date is November 4th, but after looking at this calculator we may be looking at a Halloween baby! At least I won't have to look for a costume to wear...I have my first appt. to fill out paperwork on Wednesday (4/20), then I can set up a REAL appointment!

When I found out I was pregnant, I was elated with joy, but soon reality set in that Planned Parenthood would only take me so far in providing prenatal care. With no health insurance, I knew I could turn to state and government programs for assistance. I had a difficult time researching what I would qualify for so I decided to post my findings online so other women in my position could find all the info. in one place. Keep in mind this is information from the state of California and can change with time. AIM _: Access to Infants and Mothers :  low cost insurance for women already pregnant: It includes all your doctor visits, birth, and postnatal care. The income guidelines are as follows: Income Guidelines (for April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012) AIM Family Size (count pregnant woman as 2) Monthly Household Income (Gross income after AIM deductions) Total Cost of AIM Coverage (1.5% of adjusted annual household income) 2 $2,453 to $3,679 $442 - $662 3 $3,090 to $4,634 $556 - $834 4 $

So I was excited to hear back from a low-cost insurance program for pregnant women, where I can get everything I need for prenatal care for a low monthly cost and I talked to them a few days ago and I was denied because we make too much money! Of course they don't take into account our bills and mortgage payment, so now I am starting again at square one to try to find a program or low cost insurance. I am so anxious to see a doctor to be reassured and hear our baby's heartbeat, I am waiting until Monday to start calling around to hospitals and Neighborhood Families to see what types of payment plans they have for pregnant women without insurance. Note to self before we have our second baby- get health insurance situated before getting pregnant!