Baby Planning
Lawrence + Trisha · Pregnancy confirmed Apr 2026 · First child
Current Week
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Trimester
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Estimated Due Date
Dec 25, 2026
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Days Until Due
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From today
Pregnancy Progress
Based on LMP ~Mar 20, 2026 · Dating confirmed at scan
⏭️ Next Up
- Mon Apr 20 — GP appointment
- Tue May 12, 4pm — 8-week dating scan
- Late May — NIPT decision
- Jun 12 — 12-week scan
- Early Aug — 20-week anatomy scan
🔥 This Month
- Confirm obstetric cover — is it 12+ months old?
- Public or private? — decides everything else
- Lock 12-week scan date — before Jun 13 Greece
🗺️ The Journey
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pregnancy progress
First trimester
Second trimester
Third trimester
TODAY
May 12
Dating scan
Jun 12
12-week scan
Aug 7
Anatomy scan
Sep 25
T3 begins
Nov 27
Term (37wk)
Dec 25
👶 Due date
🔜 Next 3 Events
📆 Month by Month
April
Weeks 3–6
Pregnancy confirmedApr 14
Blood test · Dr Maylin Lee
Genetic carrier screeningApr 14
CF, SMA, Fragile X all clear
GP + Monash referralApr 20
Cervical screening · prenatal vitamins
May
Weeks 6–10
8-week dating scanMay 12 · 4pm
Viability · heartbeat · gestational age
NIPT decisionLate May
Weeks 10–11 booking window
Obstetrician selectionThis month
Lock OB vs GP-led path
June
Weeks 10–14
12-week scanJun 12
Low-risk window clears · announce-ready
Greece tripJun 13+
T1 safe travel window
Broader family revealPost-scan
Extended family · close friends
July
Weeks 14–19
Employer maternity convoEarly Jul
3–6mo coverage plan attached
Hospital selection lockedMid Jul
Public vs private · booking
Maternity clothesWeek 16
Bump starts showing
August
Weeks 19–23
20-week anatomy scanEarly Aug
Full fetal anatomy · gender reveal option
Birth class bookingMid Aug
T3 timing — book now
Gear research beginsEnd Aug
Pram, cot, car seat shortlists
September
Weeks 23–28
Week 24 · viabilityEarly Sep
Major developmental milestone
Third trimester beginsSep 25
90 days to go
Glucose tolerance testLate Sep
28-week screening · Anti-D if Rh−
October
Weeks 28–32
Growth scans beginOctober
Every 2–4 weeks from here
Nursery setupMid Oct
Location locked · furniture ordered
Wider work team toldEnd Oct
Maternity plan in place
November
Weeks 32–36
Hospital bag packedEarly Nov
Both sides ready
Birth classes doneMid Nov
Pelvic floor · breathing · hospital tour
Term (37 weeks)Nov 27
Baby ready any time from here
December
Weeks 36–40
Final prep weeksEarly Dec
Rest · nesting · final supplies
Estimated due dateDec 25
The big day · Christmas baby
Fourth trimester beginsDec–Jan
First 12 weeks post-birth
📅 Trimester Roadmap
| Phase | Timeline | Key tasks |
|---|---|---|
| First trimester | Now → ~Jun 18, 2026 | Early scans, bloods, GP consultation, obstetrician selection, hospital registration, NIPT (weeks 10–11) |
| 12-week scan | ~Jun 12, 2026 (early June) | Book scan, announce to family once low-risk passed. ✓ Likely clears before Greece trip Jun 13 — confirm window at next appt |
| Second trimester | ~Jun 19 → Sep 24 | Anatomy scan (~20 weeks, early Aug), gender reveal option, maternity clothes, birth class research |
| Third trimester | ~Sep 25 → birth | Hospital bag, parenting classes, nursery setup, maternity leave planning, one-off gear purchases |
| Birth | Late Dec 2026 | Dating confirmed at scan · estimated due Dec 25, 2026 |
🧬 Key Milestones by Week
| Week | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 8–10 | Dating scan + early bloods |
| 10–11 | NIPT booking window — genetic testing |
| 12 | 12-week scan · low-risk window passed · announce option |
| 16 | Maternal serum screening (if no NIPT) |
| 20 | Anatomy scan · gender reveal option |
| 24 | Viability milestone |
| 28 | Glucose tolerance test · Anti-D if Rh− |
| 32–36 | Growth scans · birth plan lock · hospital bag |
| 37+ | Term · baby ready any time |
| 40 | Estimated due date |
🗓️ External Events to De-conflict
| Event | Clash |
|---|---|
| Greece trip (Jun 13+) | Now just after 12-week scan (Jun 12) — likely clear, but avoid booking scan later |
| Phuket Summit | Safer if in T2 (Jun 19 – Sep 24) · avoid T3 long-haul (after Sep 25) |
| Global Retreat | Check date vs third trimester / birth (T3 starts Sep 25, birth late Dec) |
| Maternity leave conversation with employer | Time after 12-week scan (post ~Jun 12), well before T3 (Sep 25) |
✅ Tests Already Completed
| Date | Test | Provider | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | Blood test — pregnancy confirmation | Dr Maylin Lee · Myhealth Medical Centre Chadstone | ✓ Pregnancy confirmed · LMP 20/03/2026 · EDC 25/12/2026 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Genetic Carrier Screening — GENE ACCESS | Australian Clinical Labs · referred by Dr Maylin Lee |
✓ Cystic Fibrosis (CFTR): Non-carrier ✓ Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMN1): Non-carrier ✓ Fragile X (FMR1): Normal, CGG repeats 29 No partner testing required · Reported 17/04/2026 |
🩺 Doctor Appointments
| Date | What | Who | Notes / outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Apr 20, 2026 | Follow-up + Monash referral | Trish + Lawrence | Lawrence doing own blood test. Action items from GP letter: provide weight + height for Monash referral · cervical screening test to be done at this appointment (unless recent result on file). Ask about: obstetrician referrals, Medicare Safety Net, Greece trip vs 12-week scan, prenatal vitamins (folate/iodine/iron) |
| Tue May 12, 2026 | 8-week dating scan | Trish + Lawrence | 4:00pm · Confirms gestational age, viability, and number of babies. Expect to see / hear heartbeat. Trish should drink water beforehand (full bladder helps early scan imaging). |
| ~Jun 12, 2026 | 12-week scan | Trish + Lawrence | Lock date — fits before Greece trip Jun 13 |
| ~Early Aug 2026 | 20-week anatomy scan | Trish + Lawrence | Gender reveal option |
📝 Questions for Apr 20
- Obstetrician referrals (Melbourne)
- Public vs private — what fits us
- NIPT — provider, cost, timing
- Greece trip (Jun 13+) — safe?
- Prenatal vitamins — brand + dose
- Warning signs — when to call
🏥 Public or Private?
Public
CostFree
DoctorRotating team
RoomShared
Private
Cost$3–8K
DoctorYour own OB
RoomPrivate
🔑 One question decides this
Has Trish had obstetric cover on her insurance for 12+ months?
✅ Yes — Private's possible
❌ No — Public (upgrading now won't help)
🤔 Unsure — Call insurer today
🧭 Key Decisions to Make
| Decision | Deadline | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private vs public birth path | Week 10–12 | Blocker | Confirm obstetric cover first (see card above) |
| Hospital selection | Week 12 | Open | Shortlist + tour |
| NIPT | Week 10–11 | Open | ~$400–500 |
| Who to tell | Post 12-week scan | Ongoing | Family → friends → work |
| Maternity leave convo | After 12-week scan | Open | Post low-risk |
| Single-income stress test | By T2 | Open | Model 6 months |
| Nursery setup | By T3 (~Sep) | Not started | Which room |
| Names | Ongoing | Not started | — |
🧠 Developmental Health
- Hip-healthy swaddling — never tight on legs
- No baby walkers — linked to abnormal gait
- Vitamin D drops 400 IU/day from birth
- Tummy time from day one
- Barefoot indoors when toddling
- Red flags — limping, not walking by 18mo, one-sided bow/knock knee
📋 To Do
- Prenatal vitamins — confirm folate, iodine, iron
- Download pregnancy tracker app
- Obstetrician referrals (Apr 20 GP)
- Check obstetric insurance cover
- Open baby savings account
- Lawrence blood test (Apr 20)
📚 Reading
- Expecting Better — Emily Oster
- Cribsheet — Emily Oster
- Glucose Goddess Method — Jessie Inchauspé
- What to Expect When You're Expecting
Apps
- Flo / Ovia Pregnancy
- The Bump
🛒 Gear (research T2, buy late T2 / early T3)
| Item | Priority |
|---|---|
| Pram | High |
| Car seat | High |
| Cot + new mattress | High |
| Baby monitor | Medium |
| Breast pump | Medium |
| Baby carrier | Low |
| Nursery furniture | Low |
✅ Told So Far
| Who | Notes |
|---|---|
| Harry + Talia | Told |
| Anthony | Told |
| Komal | Told |
| Millie | Told |
| Nafisa | Told |
| Aleya | Told |
| Anna | Told |
| Lawrence's parents | Told |
| Tim + Yvonne | Told |
| Trisha's immediate family | Told |
⏳ Not Yet Told
- Charbel — not yet, for now
- Extended family — wait until post 12-week scan
- Wider friend circle — wait until post 12-week scan
- Wider work team — after employer conversation + maternity plan
- Broader network — much later, maybe T3 or post-birth
Default policy
Wait until 12-week scan clears before broader reveal. Work conversation needs a plan attached — don't announce until maternity leave structure drafted.
🎯 Reveal Plan — Post 12-Week Scan
| Group | Order | How |
|---|---|---|
| Immediate family (both sides) | 1 | In-person where possible · phone otherwise · coordinated same day |
| Close friends inner circle | 2 | In-person / call |
| Employer 1:1 on maternity plan | 3 | Scheduled meeting with proposed coverage plan |
| Wider work team | 4 | After employer conversation |
| Broader network / socials | Last | T3 or post-birth — optional |
Spent So Far
$271.93
Tracked in expenses sheet
One-off Setup (est.)
$7,000
Pram, cot, car seat, nursery
Pregnancy Costs (est.)
$8–19K
Obstetrician + hospital + tests
Ongoing Post-Birth
$1,200/mo
Before childcare
💸 Actual Spending — Tracked
Pulled from expenses spreadsheet · last updated 2026-04-20
| Category / Item | Amount | Who |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamins & Supplements | ||
| Elevit pre-conception & pregnancy (2 × 30pcs) | $65.98 | Trish |
| Elevit pre-conception sperm health (2 × 30pcs) | $65.98 | Trish |
| Elevit pre-conception & pregnancy (150 pcs) | $84.99 | Trish |
| Elevit DHA + Choline (60 pcs) | $29.99 | Trish |
| Books | ||
| 9 Months That Count Forever (Glucose Goddess pregnancy book) | $24.99 | Trish |
| TOTAL | $271.93 | |
Source: Expenses tracker
💰 One-off Setup Costs
| Item | Estimated Cost | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pram / travel system | $1,200–$2,500 | Research |
| Cot + mattress | $500–$1,500 | Research |
| Car seat (infant + convertible) | $400–$900 | Research |
| Nursery furniture (changing table, drawers) | $600–$1,500 | Research |
| Nursery setup (paint, decor, curtains) | $500–$1,000 | Research |
| Breast pump + feeding supplies | $300–$800 | Research |
| Clothing (0–12 months) | $500–$1,000 | Research |
| Baby carrier / wrap | $150–$400 | Research |
| Safety (monitor, gates later) | $400–$800 | Research |
📅 Monthly Ongoing (post-birth)
| Item | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Formula (if needed) | $150–$300 | $1,800–$3,600 |
| Nappies + wipes | $120–$180 | $1,440–$2,160 |
| Clothing (growth) | $80 | $960 |
| Health insurance family tier | ~$120 extra | $1,440 |
| Medical (GP, paediatrician, immunisations) | $50–$150 | $600–$1,800 |
| Childcare (when returning to work) | $800–$2,500 | $9,600–$30,000 |
| Misc (toys, books, extras) | $100 | $1,200 |
🏥 Pregnancy / Birth Costs
| Item | Estimated |
|---|---|
| Obstetrician (private) — total pregnancy | $3,500–$6,000 |
| Scans, blood tests, pathology | $500–$1,500 |
| NIPT / genetic testing | $400–$500 |
| Hospital (private birth) after rebates | $3,000–$8,000 |
| Prenatal vitamins, supplements | $300–$600 |
| Maternity clothes | $500–$1,000 |
| Birth classes, physio, pelvic floor | $500–$1,500 |
💡 Planning Moves
- Confirm obstetric insurance cover is 12+mo old
- Open baby savings account
- Track Medicare Safety Net
- Single-income stress test (6mo)
- Parental leave + CCS research
🎯 Readiness
| Indicator | Target | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency fund | 6mo expenses | Review |
| Baby savings | $15–25K | Review |
| Obstetric insurance | 12+mo active | Verify |
| Cashflow buffer | Positive | Review |
| Housing | Stable through T3 | Review |
| Single-income runway | 6mo | Model |
| Parental leave plan | 3–6mo | Open |
| Nursery | Ready by T3 | — |
✅ Strong
- 6+ months cash reserves
- Stable housing
- Positive cashflow
⚠️ To close
- Obstetric cover — verify now
- Baby savings — $15–25K by T3
- Single-income stress test
- Maternity leave convo
Reference only — not medical advice. Bring anything unclear to your GP or MCH nurse.
Top Priority
Brain
First 1,000 days · language + attachment
Vit D Drops
400 IU/day
From birth if breastfed (AU)
Tummy Time
From day 1
Motor + head shape foundation
First Imm.
6 weeks
AU schedule — confirm with GP
🧠 Brain — First 1,000 Days
✅ Do
- Serve-and-return (respond to babble, eye contact)
- Talk, narrate, read, sing
- Respond to crying
- Outdoor time daily
- Protect sleep
❌ Don't
- Zero screens under 18 months
- No background TV
- Limit to 1hr/day ages 18mo–5yr
🚨 Watch for
- No response to name by 12mo
- No words by 18mo
- No 2-word phrases by 24mo
- Loss of acquired skills
🚶 Motor Milestones & Gait
| Age | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 1–3 mo | Head control in tummy time · tracks faces |
| 3–5 mo | Rolls tummy → back · pushes up on forearms |
| 6–8 mo | Sits unsupported · rolls both ways |
| 7–10 mo | Crawling (commando or classic) · hip loading matters |
| 9–12 mo | Pulls to stand · cruising furniture |
| 12–15 mo | First independent steps |
| 15–18 mo | Confident walking · some running |
| 2–3 yr | Running, jumping, climbing |
| 3–5 yr | Skipping, balance, hopping on one leg |
👣 Body, Feet & Hips
- Bow legs (0–2) and knock knees (2–5) are normal
- M-position swaddling + carriers — never tight on legs
- Barefoot indoors
- Flexible-sole first shoes
- No baby walkers
- Let them crawl before walking
🚨 Red flags
- Limp, hip click, uneven creases
- Not walking by 18mo
- Toe-walking past age 2
😴 Safe Sleep
- Back to sleep, always
- Firm flat new mattress · bare cot
- Room-share (not bed-share) 6–12mo
- TOG sleep bags · no overheating
- Smoke-free environment
🥗 Feeding
- Breast milk ideally first 6 months
- Vitamin D drops 400 IU/day if breastfed
- Solids from ~6 months (iron-rich first)
- Allergens early (4–6mo) — nuts, egg, dairy
- No honey or cow's milk under 12 months
💉 Australian Immunisation Schedule (NIP)
National Immunisation Program — free under Medicare. Confirm exact schedule with GP/MCH at the time.
| Age | Vaccines | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Birth | Hepatitis B | Given in hospital |
| 6 weeks | DTPa-HepB-IPV-Hib, Rotavirus, Pneumococcal, Meningococcal B | Book ~4 weeks ahead |
| 4 months | DTPa-HepB-IPV-Hib, Rotavirus, Pneumococcal, Meningococcal B | — |
| 6 months | DTPa-HepB-IPV-Hib | Annual flu from 6mo onwards |
| 12 months | Meningococcal ACWY, MMR, Meningococcal B, Pneumococcal | First MMR |
| 18 months | DTPa, MMR-V, Hib | Varicella (chickenpox) |
| 4 years | DTPa-IPV | Pre-school booster |
| Annually from 6mo | Influenza | Seasonal |
🩺 Routine Health Checks (Victoria MCH)
| Visit | Key checks |
|---|---|
| Birth | APGAR, newborn exam, hip screen, weight |
| Home visit 1–2 wk | Feeding, weight gain, parental wellbeing |
| 4 weeks | Growth, feeding, reflexes |
| 8 weeks | Growth, hips, eye red reflex, immunisation prep |
| 4 months | Motor, hips, head shape, social smile |
| 8 months | Sitting, crawling readiness, vision, dental |
| 12 months | Walking prep, first words, pincer grasp |
| 18 months | Walking, speech, social interaction |
| 2 years | Language, behaviour, growth, dental check |
| 3.5 years | Pre-school readiness, vision + hearing |
👀 Vision, Hearing, Mouth
- Newborn hearing screen (hospital)
- Red reflex check at every GP visit
- First dental visit by 12 months
- Flag: flat head, neck-turning-one-way, feeding issues
🧴 Common Issues
| Issue | Quick note |
|---|---|
| Nappy rash | Air + zinc cream · red dots = see GP |
| Cradle cap | Harmless · brush + baby oil |
| Eczema | Daily moisturiser · short warm baths |
| Cord stump | Falls off 1–3 weeks · redness = GP |
| Baby acne / milia | Normal · clears by itself |
| Reflux | Normal if growing · upright after feeds |
| Colic | Peaks ~6 wks · 5 S's: swaddle, side, shush, swing, suck |
🚨 Call the Doctor
Under 3 months
- Any fever ≥38°C = ED
- Not feeding for hours
- Floppy or lethargic
- Blue lips · rapid breathing
- No wet nappy in 8+ hours
3–12 months
- Fever ≥39°C or >3 days
- Missing motor milestones by 2mo
- Not responding to name by 6mo
1–3 years
- Not walking by 18mo
- Limping · one-sided weakness
- Lost skills · no words by 18mo
Any age → ED now
- Struggling to breathe · blue lips
- Unresponsive
- Non-blanching rash (meningococcal)
- Seizure · head injury
🤱 Parent Health
- 6-week postnatal check
- Pelvic floor physio (either birth type)
- PND screen 4–8 weeks (both parents)
- Sleep protection — tag-team
- Social support — don't isolate
📚 Resources
- raisingchildren.net.au (AU gov)
- healthdirect.gov.au · nurse line 1800 022 222
- rednose.org.au (safe sleep)
- allergy.org.au (allergens)
- MCH Line VIC · 13 22 29