U.S. Mommies To Be

[Annunakian]

We desperately need a new car since we have, what I dubbed, a sardine can. The 3 of us barely fit and now we're adding a fourth, oh my.

 

[AuntBug]

We're also getting a new car, Acura MDX. Enough room for our dogs and our growing family

 

[heyyady]

we were just going to get a new car- but once we found out it's twins knew we had to go up to a van, since we already have 2 "kids" (!4 and 18). My husband is a giant tattooed metal head bartender and I'm a rockabilly/retro American muscle car girl- we're having a hard time coming to grips with this mini van thing! (I want to put flames on it )

 

[blessedmomma]

flames would be cute hun!

we have had our minivan for a couple of years now. it was harder for my hubby than me, lol! we are having our 5th, so it was very necessary for us!

 

[Annunakian]

Decked out minivan! This I have to see. If you do it, post pictures!

 

[lisaf]

I think you should totally do something like flames with the minivan!! lol!

 

[MissFox]

We decided that when this truck isn't big enough (enough seats) we're gonna go with an SUV. Although we'll probably stop at 2 kids (assuming No 2 is a boy- according to DH)

 

[blessedmomma]

we used to have an suv, but the amount of gas they go through is outrageous. spent as much on gas as our car payment after a year or so we gave in to the minivan....

 

[MissFox]

I've been a truck girl my whole life and DH loves trucks too and with the 2 dogs and dump runs trucks have always been the answer so we'd have to always have a truck but the SUV would be nice for more inside space. I'm not stressing the gas though- I've always had vehicles that got poor gas milage except for my 93 Geo Prizm. We've got a big truck and teh econo car but we need a different small car- I don't think mines very safe.

 

[lisaf]

I lived with a car with horrible gas mileage and don't think I could ever go back now, lol! Maybe an SUV hybrid would be the best option?

 

[blessedmomma]

i really loved the suv we had. was so nice. we just got tired of filling it up all the time. like 2-3 times a week. i was working back then and had to use my vehicle for my job so it was outrageous. now with 4 and 1 on the way im glad we switched, even though i dont run around as much. i cant see spending all that money on gas with 5 kids to feed and take care of!

 

[AuntBug]

The SUV we're getting gets 20 mpg, not too bad for 7 passenger. I'm just not ready for the minivan

 

[MissFox]

20 mpg isn't bad. My old truck got 16-17 mpg and this one gets 15-16mpg so it's not such a difference. But I'm LOVING it- especially since my old one had my belly rubbing on the steeringwheel by 18 weeks! New truck is set up SO MUCH BETTER! 30 weeks and still have 4 inches!

 

[sma1588]

sorry to change the subject but i asked in another thread but got way mixed answers from uk ladies mostly....when you first found out you were pregnant when did you go to the docs and start prenantel care? what all did they do at your first app?
im going when im going to be about 9 weeks and dont know what to expect...this is my first. i have so many questions to ask my doc but have to wait so long

 

[lisaf]

I think they like to see you anytime after 8 weeks... the early care still isn't all that standard around here because people find out late etc...

 

[sma1588]

but what all do they do at the first appoinment. i was told they will do an ultrasound but what else? am i gonna have to go get blood work done ,fill out tons of papers, have a paps is all that usually the first time visit stuff? i need to prepair myself first also what info do they ask as far as paperwork so i know i have all that....if it asks for dates and family history i have no clue

 

[heyyady]

You'll have a pelvic-breast exam, if you haven't had a pap in the last year, you'll have one of those- since you're 9 weeks they'll see if they can hear a heartbeat- weight, height, etc. ASK questions! Write them down before hand so you don't get overwhelmed and forget

 

[DarlingMe]

Mine took me the same week that I called. I was 4 weeks when I went in. They did exactly for that reason, first pregnancy and wanted to do teaching and make sure I was on prenatals. I also had my first ultrasound at 7 weeks. I think it depends on the doctor.

 

[lisaf]

oooh yes, write down your questions!!! Lol.. I always forget them!

 

[MissFox]

I got my pregnancy confirmed at 5 weeks then didn't have my "appointment" until just after 8 weeks. All we did there was get a run down of the office and their practices. It was an orientation. Then I had my dating ultra sound at 8+6 and my first real visit happened the following week. They do a vag exam (I didn't get one bc I had one about 3 months before- one month before pregnancy) and send you on your merry way. That's how it happened for me anyways