New Momma-to-be

So this is my first pregnancy and I just don't wanna feel like I'm walking into it blind.
I'm moving to NM soon, I'm in FL now. But it'll just be me and my fiancé and his work friends because he's military.
I just basically would love to hear any tips you ladies have on first-time pregnancies for momma and baby?
Also when would the appropriate time be to get an ultrasound/sonogram done?
So sorry it's a lot, I'm just so excited and want to make sure I do everything right and to the best of my ability 🥺 TIA 🫶🏻

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I think the first ultrasound is at 8 weeks normally. This is my first pregnancy too. I had a 6 wk appointment but they didn't wanna do anything til 8 wks so it was just kind of getting me established there.

First ultrasound should be 8+ weeks so you could see the baby clear, first ultrasound might be a transvaginal one ( it doesn’t hurts , just feels like a lot of pressure on ur vagina ) the first appointment you’ll be getting blood work done , and a few other tests , when you’re around 10+ weeks you can get a nipt test ( you’ll know if the baby have any diseases and you can get to know the gender early ! , if you need any help just hmu ! I’m currently 7 weeks pregnant with my rainbow baby

Take lots of pictures of your belly and get lots of people to take them for you, I didn’t get many and so upset I can’t look back on it
Make sure you have time to yourself, self-care etc you’ll lack it when you do have Bub around

Take a good quality prenatal

Don’t stress :) enjoy it mama ❤️

First ultrasound is at 8 weeks then usually 12,20 and OB decides from them. So far I’ve had one at 8,12, and will at 16&20 weeks. I’m always a trouble maker when pregnant and baby is always playing peek a boo. Enjoy this time. Take belly pics at least every month. Pay for the 3D/4D extras around 30-32 weeks. Do all the things that YOU WANT (gender reveal, shower, etc.) my first baby was in 2020 unfortunately and I had to miss out on a lot. Pregnant again now and trying to not miss anything. You’ll have to get lots of blood work and shots thru pregnancy. I swear my OB in inside my vagina more than my husband lol. You get used to it. It’s part of it. Eat whatever sounds good to you. If you’re ever in doubt call your obgyn and ask questions. Find a good obgyn that you trust. Be honest with them about EVERYTHING!

congratulations momma ! my first pregnancy was soooo easy & i hope yours is as well . my best advice is this . never stop asking questions - enjoy every moment - & DONT STRESS ! also make sure you track everything . like make a scrapbook . i was so young with my first that now 10 years later i don’t hardly have any memoirs cos i didn’t think to make some yk ?

it’s all gonna be okay 🤍

Thank you, everyone, y'all are all so great!

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