K-Vdm Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 With just 7 weeks left before we leave for Adelaide I discovered with a BIG shock that we are expecting our 3rd baby! I am nearly 6wks pregnant and my head is spinning!!I have had wonderful support of fellow saffers so far who have been there and done that, which has settled my worries a bit..I am still scared, worried (finances obviously the biggest contributing factor) but still looking forward to starting our new life in Aus..Think of us, I know it won't be easy, but we are going to give it a try!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikimont Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 CONGRATS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toitjie Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 huge congrats!!!! that is truly awesome....good luck with everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion25 Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Karina,You know all will be well, You, Morne and the girls are going to have the most awesome time, and you are going to be bringing a true Ozzie into the family What a better way to fuse 2 worlds.Lovvies.T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jody Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Thats awsome, atleast you will have an Australian in your family. CONGRATS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alida Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Wow, a huge, big congratulations !!! O my, this is special ! Our third one was born this January and it is absolutely wonderful to have 3 little ones in the home. Don't worry about the finances, you'll be fine. Remember, if you have PR, you'll be liable for a 'baby grant' once the baby is born, as well as some financial support if you're going to care for your children yourself, at home.Enjoy every moment, it is precious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rozellem Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 K, I know you think its a obstacle now, but having a baby on PR is truely a blessing. I am now doing my second "free" PR baby and would not ever have it any other way. My experience is for Sydney, so I suggest you ask people for Adelaide tips specifically, but the process is the same. I am 26 weeks and so far I have only payed for parking in the hospitel car park! All the best wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibella Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Congratulations!!Thought I'd let you know - you are not the only one - found out a few weeks ago that I'm unexpectedly pregnant with a third baby.Good luck - we're going to need it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rozellem Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Karina and Sibella, congrats ladies. No need to worry at all. My experiences have really been great. With our PR we have not been out of pocket at all with either child. That was specialists (if necessary), planned c-section, private room, great hospital food, etc. Just could not fault them. Like I said, the only thing we payed for through out the entire 9 months were parking at the hospital, laughable actually! Total of which came to well under $60. And then got my $5000 for having the baby, plus he got his Aussie passport within weeks and he gets about $130 every two weeks deposited into my bank account! Join this website for Australian baby info, priceless. http://www.bubhub.com.au/index.php Then, people who do not take advantage of these markets are completely crazy. http://www.babykidsmarket.com.au/ We go almost every month, for clothes, high chair, cot, pram, sleeping bag $10, books $1-$5, toys (Fisher Price garage $15, FP plane $8, karaoke/keyboard $10, fancy wooden bike $10, change mat $8, Avent bottle steamer $10). Most things either never or hardly used. Or buy on ebay. You could ask women in your intended cities for more precise advice. But, if is the same as here in Sydney, you have to go find and visit a GP as soon as you arrive and then phone your local hospital, anywhere from 8 weeks pregnant, to give them your estimated due date and get your foot in the door. They will tell you what to do then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elleneo Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Congratulations!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sai Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Wow... Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTNCO Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Karina and Sibella Congrats on your news,seems like we got the internet connected in time for the good news,would not have wanted to miss this bit,have fun and take care guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevmac Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Congratulations to both ladies!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly173 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Fantastic News!! I can't believe the financial support you get from the Australian Government! It's unbelievable! Go Ozzies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alida Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 I think just maybe I'll 'plan' to fall pregnant again as soon as we get there on PR ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitterbug Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 That is some news, congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-Vdm Posted May 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Thanks everyone! The shock has worn off (a bit) and I am feeling calmer about it..I am trying not to overthink everything and (hope) know it will all work out somehow Sibella - huge congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamara HDU Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Congratulations, my daughter had all 3 kids here. Fantastic service from the Flinders Hospital. All 3 were prems as well. With the PR visa it cost her nothing. If we were still in Cape Town with medical aid it would have crippled her.The neo-natal unit and staff were great. The wid-wives do everything here unless you are going private. We had friends that went private and complained about the doctor they had. They live in the south.Doctor and hospital were in the north. You are best to go public it's the same doctors and rooms like private. Plus you save on the little rand to dollars exchange, every penny counts when you first arrive. Go up to the Flinders Hospital if you are staying in the south or Womens and Childrens if you are in the city or north. Book an appointment with the mid-wives one less thing to worry about, I'm sure your friends won't mind taking you. Also check with your gynie about an injection for flying to stop clots forming in the baby. We have had a number of preggie guests and they have done this as it's the long distance flight. Enjoy the rest of your day.Tamara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.