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Pregnant

kitty_and_gucci_2008
kitty_and_gucci_2008 Posts: 113 Forumite
in Marriage, relationships & families
Hi All,

Just found out that I am 7 weeks pregnant, both my partner and I are absolutley over the moon, as we have been trying for 3 years now.

Wondered if anyone can point me in the right direction for information on becoming a parent for the first time.

Thanks.

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  • zfrl
    zfrl Posts: 641 Forumite
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    First of all Congratulations!

    I think you need to be more specific as this lot on here will inundate you with loads of helpful information. I mean loads!
    :cool:
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  • Tigsteroonie
    Tigsteroonie Posts: 24,954 Forumite
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    Have a wander into the main Pregnancy thread in this area of the site, that's where I'm getting most of my advice!
    :heartpuls Mrs Marleyboy :heartpuls

    MSE: many of the benefits of a helpful family, without disadvantages like having to compete for the tv remote

    :) Proud Parents to an Aut-some son :)
  • kitty_and_gucci_2008
    kitty_and_gucci_2008 Posts: 113 Forumite
    Opppsss!!!!

    Thanks for the reply.

    Along the lines of preparation, and entitlements.

    Thanks.
  • MrsTinks
    MrsTinks Posts: 15,238 Forumite
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    Unless you're on benefits your entitlements are very limited... Most benefits are income/means tested though so would depend on your household income... if you earn I think it's more than £35k between you then you are not really entitled to anything... £190 Health in Pregancy Grant which you can apply for at 25 weeks, Something like £25 a week child benefit and of course your maternity pay depending on how much you have earnt (or if lucky and your work has a maternity scheme)...

    And as I know you have cats... you are aware that you are not allowed to deal with their litter trays whilst pregnant and after you have handled them you should always wash your hands... (take it you decided not to breed them? if you did then your OH will have to do all the hands on with the kittens... )
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  • kitty_and_gucci_2008
    kitty_and_gucci_2008 Posts: 113 Forumite
    Hi,

    That is superb. Yeah decided not to breed the cats. Fiance will be changing the litter tray, bless him.

    Thanks.
  • Tigsteroonie
    Tigsteroonie Posts: 24,954 Forumite
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    MSE linkys that I've bookmarked that might be useful to you ...

    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1491565

    http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/freebies-gold#baby
    :heartpuls Mrs Marleyboy :heartpuls

    MSE: many of the benefits of a helpful family, without disadvantages like having to compete for the tv remote

    :) Proud Parents to an Aut-some son :)
  • sunshinesquirrel
    sunshinesquirrel Posts: 390 Forumite
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    hi

    nothing specific i can add - I had my daughter 16 years ago and i'm sure things have moved on a bit!!!!

    I just wanted to say congratulations :T:T

    gill
  • xxlaurissaxx
    xxlaurissaxx Posts: 2,253 Forumite
    Just want to say congratulations too :D xx
    0/2013
    :beer:
  • grace1990
    grace1990 Posts: 310 Forumite
    Why do some people think they are entitled to things just for being pregnant?!
  • Tigsteroonie
    Tigsteroonie Posts: 24,954 Forumite
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    grace1990 wrote: »
    Why do some people think they are entitled to things just for being pregnant?!
    Coz the Labour government tells us so :D

    (meant very tongue-in-cheek, before this turns into an argument)
    :heartpuls Mrs Marleyboy :heartpuls

    MSE: many of the benefits of a helpful family, without disadvantages like having to compete for the tv remote

    :) Proud Parents to an Aut-some son :)
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