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babysugar Diaries: Kicking at the Dentist Already
Much to my chagrin, I visited my dentist for a six–month–cleaning the other day. As a pregnant lady, they let me pass on x–rays that would otherwise harm my unborn child. They did not, however, let me escape scraping my pearly whites with the tartar removing scalpel that sounds like nails on a chalkboard and feels like a jackhammer on my gums.
Babysugar's Got a Bun in the Oven!
If you've been paying close attention to babysugar's posts lately, you may have noticed I've been writing about maternity clothes and second pregnancies. Selfishly, I've been writing about subjects near and dear to my heart as I'm expecting baby number two!
I'll be keeping you abreast of all my changes in my series —The Babysugar Diaries.
babysugar Diaries: Packing List
If you've been keeping up with my babysugar Diaries, you'll know that I'm having to go in for weekly non-stress tests to monitor my amniotic fluid levels. During my last exam, my nurse became concerned by the frequency and strength of the contractions I was having. For obvious reasons, I have started to prepare myself for a possible earlier due date.
babysugar Diaires: Getting Baby #1 Ready for Baby #2
I never thought of myself as "most popular" growing up but I finally found my #1 fan — and she's not letting anyone near her prized possession. Every time I am around another child, my lil one eyes me like a hawk. Though she can barely form a sentence yet, she clearly makes it known that I am NOT allowed to touch or pick up other children.
Babysugar Diaries: A Wrinkled Dress You Need Not Press
There are many reasons why I'm not thrilled about carting a bevy of sun dresses across the country for back–to–back weddings that I'm attending. Aside from carrying my daughter around airports, heavy loads aren't recommended for pregnant ladies. And even though maternity dresses have improved in recent years, I still don't love to spend loads of money on dresses that only last me a few months.
babysugar Diaries: Nurses in Training
A regular at the nonstress test clinic, the staff and I have become rather familiar with each other. Yesterday, however, I met a new clinician in training. Nice as could be, she was clearly not as experienced as the other ladies.
babysugar Diaries: Pertussis For Mommies and Daddies, Too
On top of regular exams and doctor's appointments I have scheduled, I made it a point to get my flu shot last week to help prevent my unborn child and I from getting knocked out with the nasty illness. Before she gave it to me, my OB/GYN also told me that I will need a Dtap (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis) vaccine soon after my delivery.
Although children are often vaccinated with the Dtap vaccine at two, four and six months of age, the shots may not take effect until the child has received one or two of them.
babysugar Diaries: Insults
If you've ever been pregnant, then you're probably all too familiar with the unsolicited remarks that strangers and friends feel compelled to share with you. Until recently, random people on the street were the biggest offenders. One Starbucks barista was brazen enough to ask if I was just carrying one child.
babysugar Diaries: Playlist for the Delivery Room
Lilsugar mamas came to my rescue! After much begging and pleading, you loyal lil readers provided me with some insightful tunes as I get ready for my next trip to the delivery room. I haven't begun to download the recommendations yet, but I am excited to get started.
babysugar Diaries: Halloween Costumes
Halloween is quickly approaching and I'm at a loss for what to do for a costume. Now, I'm not certain I'm down with the idea of parents dressing up with the tot, but if I decide to dress up, this would certainly fit the bill.
Tell me, do you think I, babysugar, should go for the bun in the oven costume ($45) and have my husband be the bun maker ($24)?
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