BFP, now what???

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I just got my BFP! I am 3 weeks and 4 days!! I guess I am just wondering.. now what? Do I go to an OBGYN to confirm? Or to my general practitioner?

What am I allowed to eat
How much water do I drink
Is coffee allowed

I just have so many questions, and I don't know where to start, this is my first time!

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The eating for two is a myth. Don't over eat.

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Call your obgyn. They'll help you from there. They tell you to stay away from caffeinated drinks but some women still do it.

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Congratulations! 
Step one call your OB in the morning. Mine (and most) won't see you for a while but you should call to schedule your first appointment for somewhere between 8-12 weeks. (This varies per doc, so you might be seen earlier or later) there's no need for them to see you to confirm. 
Step two start taking prenatal if you aren't already. Anyone of the ones sold in the store should work for you. Just look for ones that have dha and folic acid. Some people prefer the gummy kind because they're easier on the tummy. I personally don't. 
You can have 200 mg of caffeine a day (about one cup of coffee). Soda has much less caffeine, check online for amounts per can but my Diet Coke 12 ounce has about 35. 
Water, really drink as much as you can. My doc recommends 100 ounces. But not every doc requests that. 
Eating: you don't really have to add a lot early on. Just stay away from raw eggs, certain fish, not heated lunch meat and anything unpasteurized.  I'm vegetarian and follow a diet from my doc before getting pregnant so others may have more advice on the eating front. 
Good thing about calling doc in the am is that you can start asking them these questions too. Good luck.

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call your ob and schedule and appointment. They may at that point do bloodwork, and you can ask them ask questions.

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I agree with everyone else on here but I wish I knew how bad my morning sickness was going to be before it happened. I would go ahead and stock up on everything you like when your sick. Crackers, ginger ale, sour candies, granola bars, apples, and whatever you like. I also have enjoyed protein breakfast shakes and mixes to help get more nutrients because it can be hard to keep food down. Congrats!

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As far as caffeine goes you aren't supposed to have more then 250 mg. You don't have to give it up. Some people will try to make you feel bad for drinking a coffee or a soda, ignore them.

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You can have a primary confirm with bloodwork. Most women just set an appointment with the ob/gyn. They usually set you up around 8-10 weeks pregnant. The food thing everyone seems to go crazy over. It is really just more about moderation. You want to make sure you drink enough water, they say try to double your water intake.

BFP, now what???

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