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  1. When did you take off for maternity leave

    Well, I am not in the nursing field but I took off 2 months before I am due. I am due in 3 weeks. Can't wait. I am not going back to work. I will be a stay at home mom while attending gradaute...
  2. Pregnancy hormones

    Ah, I understand it is quite complex. Is there any websites that go into this more? I am just so curious. Thanks,
  3. Question

    Hi Guys, Wanted to let you all know I am scheduled for the allergy testing next Wednesday. I will let you know how it goes. I have a question and wanted to know what you think. My cat has bad eyes...
  4. My Results are back

    I got the dreaded phone call tonight that I am GBS +. Fear and tears ran thru me cause if it is not one thing it is another. Now, I have to go for a bunch of testing which I don't really want to do....
  5. My Results are back

    BetsRn, Your post(s) upset me but I can understand where you are coming from. I am not getting into my medical past but let me say if anyone went thru what I went thru you might think differently for...
  6. My Results are back

    Again, thanks for the support. Here is the latest. I have an appt. next Wednesday to start the testing. I wished they could have got me in earlier. Why, I don't know since I will be starting my...
  7. My Results are back

    Thanks for the support! I really need it b/c I am not doing well tonight, emotionally. Without getting into detail, I was a victim of medical malpractice and now suffer from PTSD and therefore I am...
  8. My Results are back

    will these allergy tests affect the baby? I know the percent of the baby being sick is really small but the thought still bothers me greatly. The other thing is my doctor's nurse was very vague and...
  9. Flying

    No, didn't find them out yet but I had a concern since I was tested at 34 weeks and 2 days and not 35 weeks but I think it is b/c I have been spotting since last Friday and having cramping and maybe...
  10. Flying

    When is it safe to fly with an infant? I am concerned about their little ears and the stale air on a plane but we are moving and baby will be about 2-4 months when we leave.
  11. Flying

    We will be flying from Washington DC to San Francisco. I already have a pediatrician picked out. Talk about stress. I am due in the next 5 weeks and we have to sell our home and move and find a...
  12. Group B Strep questions

    Hi, I am a pregnant woman who is 35 weeks along. I just had my GBS test today. I was wondering how many women tunr to be positive. Without going into nauseating detail, I am allergic to many...
  13. Group B Strep questions

    I got tested for GBS yesterday and I was 34 weeks and 2 days. Was I tested too early cause I read in the link you gave me that testing should be done at 35+ weeks. And if it is done earlier than...
  14. Group B Strep questions

    Thanks rn/writer for the link. Like I said, I am getting nervous over something I may not even have. I will wait to see what the test results say and then talk with my doctor at length of what to...
  15. Group B Strep questions

    Glad the confusion is over. LOL. I am waiting to see. I called and told my doc's nurse that I am waiting to see what the culture says and then go from there. I read some research reports about AB...
  16. Group B Strep questions

    So, you think me waiting to see what the test results say would be best? I was a bit confused by your response. I should have results in a few days. I know women allergic to PCN can take Cleocin...
  17. Group B Strep questions

    Thanks Blue Eyes. I have talked with him. I am scheduled for a allergy test tomorrow for PCN but I feel I shouldn't be taking AB's prematurely if not needed. Wouldn't you agree? I think I should...
  18. OB questions

    ((Hugs to you Kevin)) I wished you could be my anesthetist if I needed one. Thanks so much for explaining the difference to me and making me feel more at ease. I see him Monday and will let you know...
  19. I will be a first time mom and will be meeting with the anesthesiologist next week. B/c of past addictions and concerns, I want to use lidocaine w/out epi. Is this possible? I use lidocaine for my...
  20. OB questions

    Hi Kevin, Thanks so much for really answering my concerns. I feel more empowered. Like I said, I know a bit about drugs but am just getting started to learn more about them. I am not really worried...
  21. OB questions

    Kevin, What would be some questions to ask the anesthesiologist? I see him Monday. I don't want to go in and he tells me what they will do. I want to be listened to and I don't want his power to...
  22. OB questions

    Thanks Nat for your post. Yes, I have a doula and I am probably worrying more than I should be but if anyone went thru what I went thru the last 4 years you would be doing the same thing plus I am...
  23. OB questions

    Hi Kevin, Thanks so much for your input. I took some notes. I will definately let you know how it goes with the anesthesiologist. :)
  24. OB questions

    Hi kevin, Thank you for the details you provided. I am a victim of medical malpractice and have little faith in the medical profession right now in my life. I was so drugged that I am still...
  25. Medical Career Advice

    I am having a difficult time deciding on a health career and was hoping you can give your 2 cents. I am 30 years old and have a BS degree in Business. I really didn't enjoy the business world. I have...