So, I'm getting over the shock of finding out I'm pregnant at 39. I had various in-depth fertility investigation over 6 years with my x-h and though no problems were found, I concluded it was never going to happen for me (especially as he got someone else pregnant - hence our split).
I'm now living with my Partner of over a year and we just discovered I'm 4-5 weeks pregnant. (2-3 weeks on Clear Blue for conception.)
I've just had my first Doctors appointment and found it to be pretty short and sweet though I don't suppose there is much they can do at this point!
I need to have a dating scan as unfortunately I wasn't really monitoring my cycle very closely, it took us both a while to figure out I was a bit late. Can anyone tell me what this involved?
I'm also surprised I'm expected to chose the hospital I want prior to my first Midwife appointment, is that usual? What should I be looking for? (Royal Berkshire, Frimley or Wexham Park.)
Lastly, and please don't flame me, I'm a smoker, I've immediately cut down drastically, but I can see a struggle ahead of me. When I asked the Doctor about this all he could say was STOP. They cannot recommend nicotine replacement for fear of something happening to the baby and them being sued. Is that right? Is that really all the support I can expect from the NSH with this? I realise stopping immediately with will power is best, but if I am struggling where is the help?
Any help or advice appreciated. I'm a Mumsnetter but have NC for the maternity forums. Hope that's ok.
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