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  • Lybrel: Liable to Have Side Effects.

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    On Tuesday the FDA approved a birth control pill that will suppress monthly bleeding indefinitely. I don’t understand why this is a medical breakthrough. What is wrong with having one’s period? I can’t imagine why women would want to take a pill like Lybrel. Someone please explain this to me. I said to Tobyjoe last…

  • Nutrition and Pregnancy

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    (The most annoying post ever. It even annoys me.) This month my baby’s brain started developing little nerve cells. They are forming at a rapid rate especially at the front of his brain, the part that does the most thinking. And his spinal cord and its nerves are developing as well. Sheaths are forming around…

  • Doula Need It?

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    From Wikipedia: “A doula is a non-medical assistant in prenatal care, childbirth and during the postpartum period.” Tobyjoe and I are tight with cash right now and while I like the idea of a doula and what I’ve heard from those who have used one, I’m not sure it’s going to be feasible for us.…

  • Level Two Ultrasound

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    I have a level two ultrasound scheduled for 1:30 PM today. I do hope everything looks OK. I have one active baby in there, which makes me a little nervous for some reason. I spend a few minutes each day wondering if the baby is wrapping the umbilical around his or her neck. It’s amazing…

  • Dear Pregnant Ladies (and Moms),

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    Is it normal to feel the baby move a lot? I feel Moshy all the time. It’s very crazy. In all of my life I haven’t ever experienced anything like this ever before. Ever. Here’s a picture taken at my most recent ultrasound:

  • Doctor's Visit: Week 16 (and Other Stuff.)

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    I had a talk with the Little Dude yesterday morning. I said, “You have to perform well today! Do not let us down!” The Little Dude did not answer. Instead, L.D. gave me heartburn, which is really starting to suck. The heartburn is starting to conquer my appetite and the only thing I really enjoy…

  • Genetic Testing During the First and Second Trimester. (Simply Put.)

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    I found out I was pregnant on November 21st, 2006. It is my first pregnancy. And I am a worrywart. I worry about everything. If there isn’t something to worry about, I’ll create something. The day I found out I was pregnant I started reading stuff online. Of course, my worrying eyes wandered toward the…

  • What's Grosser Than Gross? This Post.

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    I woke up with a new one this morning. I feel like I’m 16 again even though when I was actually 16, I didn’t have them. Today I woke up with one on my left eyelid. Yesterday I had a new one on my chin, the day before that, in the right corner where both…

  • New Wart City

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    I haven’t left the house since yesterday afternoon and at that point I drove to Fornino for a calzone. The girl behind the counter greeted me by saying, “How is you don’t know our menu yet? I see you here all the time.” I wasn’t thinking straight when I ordered it, which is why I…

  • Health Month, By Keith

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    Keith has been talking about Health Month since I met him. Health Month begins on January 5, 2007. You can read all about it here on Keith’s blog (incidentally, this is his first post ever and I won’t be surprised if it’s his last). I’m thinking about taking part in this as well even though…