I can not believe that I am already 28 weeks pregnant! It won’t be too much longer until our little one arrives.
For today’s visit, I had to have testing to see if I have gestational diabetes. For this test, you will be asked to drink an incredibly sweet drink. You’ll have to wait an hour, [...]
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My husband retired from the military after 22 years recently. I was thrilled for many reasons, but mostly because I thought he’d be home! No more lengthy separations due to work responsibilities. I never thought he’d land a civilian job which required him to travel extensively!
I am almost 24 weeks pregnant at [...]
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Today was my 5 month “baby doctor” appointment. I was wondering what the doctor’s office would say about my recent appointment with the high risk clinic and the “soft marker” they found for Down’s Syndrome.
During an ultrasound at the clinic about 3 weeks ago, the technician told me that my child had an echogenic bowel. [...]
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I was shopping at my local Walgreen’s pharmacy where I spied a prenatal gender test for about $35. No, I didn’t purchase the test, but I thought about it. I still am thinking about the test.
The test is called the Intelligender. Supposedly, it’s available at different pharmacies, but it can also be ordered online if you can’t find the product [...]
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I just got back from my “baby doctor” appointment.
The fourth month is a pretty routine visit. They screen your urine for protein and sugar and take your vitals. During the appointment, your doctor or midwife will go over your “symptoms” and ask if you have any concerns. They will ask to make sure that you [...]
Tags: 16 weeks, advanced maternal age, baby doctor, doppler, gestation, heartbeat, mommymichelle6, OB, prenatal visit, symptoms, Ultrasound, uterus
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