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I’m pretty sure I’m pregnant with my first. Here’s my first draft of things to do or get started on:
Meet with OB for confirmation
Find location for water birth (tips?)
Prenatals + Omega-3s
Go for walks to stay active
Kegels + exercises for strong pelvic floor
Extra calories in second + third trimesters
Announcement to parents (ideas?)
Baby shower (recommendations?)
Prep room incl nursing + changing space
Maternity shoot (tips?)
What have I overlooked so far? Please share any tips, tricks or recommendations for the things I noted also! I’m very inexperienced with what’s very possibly coming in my future.
*I will hide your comment if you’re only going to tell me to be sure I’m pregnant first. I only worded it the way I did because I haven’t gotten the final confirmation yet but I know my body. Furthermore, this is just to be prepared. I’m not stressed or overwhelmed (yet) and I’d like to do my best to keep it that way.

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Maybe the first thing on your list should be to confirm that you’re actually pregnant 🤷🏼‍♀️

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I really wouldn’t think about the extras until you’ve confirmed your suspicions. Would be awful if you did all this planning only to find out you weren’t. Don’t get too carried away.

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I'd say a lot of that stuff is extra "fluff"  Get a blood test to make sure first... eat well and take care of yourself... the rest will fall into place.  Don't stress about things that don't need to be done until much further along (nursery, maternity shoot, etc).

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Don’t get stuck on having the water birth. Birth plans rarely go to plan and you will want the option of a hospital if you should need it.

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Well first, find out if you’re actually pregnant. 
Second, the only thing you need to do is ENJOY it. 
Your OB/midwife/whatever you go with will walk you through things as they come up!

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I know that you are just so excited. I was like that too the first time and wanted to get it all done now. Honestly, it just makes the pregnancy seem ridiculously long. I’d say take it one step at a time and don’t get too ahead of yourself!  I remember the dr looking at me like I was crazy when at my first appt I was talking birth plans and such. Now I am pregnant for the 6th time (1 live birth so far) and I am 18 weeks and still haven’t talked about a birth plan or anything. One dr appt at a time is how I go. Best to you!

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I don’t know if these are in order of priority for you, but you should definitely go ahead and start taking prenatals even if you think you might be pregnant without confirmation. So much development happens within the first few weeks. 
Also, don’t be discouraged if the whole taking walks/exercising thing doesn’t happen for you until the 2nd trimester. My  plan was to work out from the start and the first 2 weeks I found out I was pregnant I started taking walks around the neighborhood and then all of a sudden I got hit with exhaustion and morning sickness and had no energy to do anything. I’m almost 17 weeks and am finally ready to start trying to exercise again. 
I would also add to the list to get in contact with your insurance to verify they will cover your water birth. If it’s in a hospital they will, birthing centers they might not, home birth they more than likely will not. 
Also, if you are working, figure out a time you want to tell your employer and get with HR to figure out maternity leave options.

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My doctor recommended i start prenatals 6 months before TTC, so yes, definitely start with that & ur OB appt. 
There are certain foods or topical creams (such as retinoids) that u should not consume or should limit ur intake of (coffee/caffeine) if u r pregnant so speak to ur doctor about that as well. 
I know it’s cliche, but the book “what to expect when u r expecting” makes things very easy to understand and manage. The “what to expect the first year” sequel is also good. You can buy used ones on amazon or see if they are available at ur library. They also have an app for tracking ur pregnancy. 
Look into safe products to help minimize those potential stretch marks. Constant moisturization i’ve heard is key. 
Some people like to journal their pregnancy to later share with the child. 
Baby names!!!! Lol if u dont already have them picked out. 
If u have any leftover projects around the house, do wat u can while u can or delegate to the “honey-do” list. 
Im sure pinterest has a bunch of ideas on pregnancy announcements & gender  
Ditto on contacting HR & figure out ur benefits for time off & salary. If u have a partner, they can look into that as well with their employer if they want time off. 
take care of urself!! Get (pre-natal) massages, relax, have ur significant other and family spoil u, read those books u’ve been meaning to read. 
Best of luck!!

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(Photographer here) find your photographer early if you can. Plan for maternity, (if you want hospital), newborn etc in advance to make sure of availability and also to plan for the investment. Most photographers photograph maternity around 30-35 weeks and newborns 5-14 days old.

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Generally someone else throws your shower for you. Your mother or MIL, sister, close friend, etc.

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