Up to date.....
GP
Saw dr soon after last post for further check up on heart as normal standard for this surgery to check mum-to-be's heart as well as blood check
They found that i had heart murmur, so been booked for ECHO scan to make sure it is ok....my midwife is interesting in results
Book in
Finally got book in, she fill in a big thick book compare with UK's, asking every questions about past pregnancies, families history in all sort! Then she took blood pressure (very low!) and did what jubjub mentioned before..wee into stick!! All that last two hours then follow on appts will take an hour. She will be see me every month, then forthnight then weekly as soon as nearer to birth.
Scan
Went for second scan today, confirm the due date is now 17th sept, match the first scan. Nuchal scan were very in depth compare with UK's dating scan as they check for fluids in spine to test for downs etc instead of having blood triple test, as well as check for baby's heartbeat, head etc. Walk in to scan is very quick, just 5mins wait before your turn instead of over an hour wait in UK! Lady was very helpful and very nice this time, answer all the questions we asked about UK/NZ scans as she used to work in UK's hospitals for few years.
My son was watching the scan on the TV on the wall, he was squealing when he saw baby's face as it was so clear. Cost us this time $40, worth it as it was lovely and relaxing, no rush, very few people waiting, and also you book the appt with date and time that suit you!
Refund of last scan
We got $92 back after GP contacted Radiology centre
Will see midwife on 29th....still waiting for ECHO appt...
Debs, how did you get on with finding midwife for you?????