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post #21 of 36
9/12/07 at 5:09pm
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Originally Posted by GinaRae View Post
I don't want to say this in case it stresses you out, but you should be prepared. I don't know for sure what California laws are, but there's a chance insurance you get in Nov will give you problems over the pre-existing condition. Insurance considers pregnancy to be a condition or disease basically.
it depends on the insurance. the nys low-cost insurance i bought did not consider it a pre-existing condition; the student insurance that was our other option did. so don't stress yet!
post #22 of 36
9/12/07 at 5:23pm
Oh, Mama. Insurance stress is awful. Ugh. What a barbaric country we live in...

I hope you get this cleared up soon and with as little anxiety as possible.

post #23 of 36
9/14/07 at 3:26pm
Bumping to see how you are....any new updates?
post #24 of 36
9/14/07 at 3:39pm
Thread Starter 

Update!

After some trepidation, and lots of prayer, here's how I'm going to have this baby :

Apparently there was a misprint in my husband's employment offer, stating that we're elligible for insurance coverage October 1, rather than November 1. They've decided to honor the error (gotta love law firms, who take these things seriously), and I'll have coverage within several weeks! The plan gives me access to an excellent medical center, just 2 minutes away, doesn't consider pregnancy pre-existing, and will cover the baby for 30 days after birth.

Last night, I found my homebirth midwife! I just knew she was the one, and couldn't be more content with our choice. It turns out that her fees are more reasonable than any other MW I've interviewed. She can deliver breech, and allows women to go beyond 42 weeks if healthy, which further reduces my chance of transfer to OB care or hospital.

And a really lovely bonus: DH isn't yet elligible for vacation/sick time/FMLA, so we thought he'd have to be back at work immediately after the birth. For several reasons, having family help isn't an option, and I wasn't sure how to manage being home alone with the new baby. DH somehow arranged to take a week off work, with completely flexible timing! It will be so good to have him around!

Thank you all for your ideas and support! I'm feeling very grateful and very blessed right now.
post #25 of 36
9/14/07 at 3:49pm
That is seriously fabulous news!!!!
post #26 of 36
9/14/07 at 4:05pm
Oh, yay! I'm so happy for you -- it sounds like the birthing fairy waved her wand over the whole situation. What a relief for you.
post #27 of 36
9/14/07 at 4:21pm
Oh that is wonderful!!! Now relax and enjoy your pregnancy!
post #28 of 36
9/14/07 at 4:33pm
That is so fabulous! Congrats! I am so glad everything worked out so well!
post #29 of 36
9/14/07 at 5:16pm
Wonderful news, what a relief! Congrats!
post #30 of 36
9/14/07 at 9:19pm
Wow, that sounds wonderful! Congrats! And give that hubby a kiss for finagleing a week off!
post #31 of 36
9/14/07 at 9:48pm
Wow, I agree that the birthing fairy must have waved a magic wand. (Or God is looking out for you. ) That is just wonderful news all the way around!!!
post #32 of 36
9/14/07 at 10:10pm
Fantastic news. I'm very happy for you.
post #33 of 36
9/14/07 at 11:12pm
i knew all would be well! how absolutely wonderful! you must be so relieved.
post #34 of 36
9/14/07 at 11:21pm
Whooo-hoo for things working out!!!
post #35 of 36
9/15/07 at 1:13am
It sounds like everything's working out well! So happy for you.
post #36 of 36
9/15/07 at 9:53pm
So happy this is working out for you. So much of that worry I really understand.
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