: About Me

I'm a mother first of all! I have been with my loving husband since I was 15. I'm from a big city but left it behind for the " simpler" life of small town living. I have a career I love ( Family Practice Nurse) and a wonderful group of friends and family.

My passion is ...

Learning

I know too much about ...

sci fi shows (RIP Xena, Buffy, Charmed.)

My parents always told me ...

to be myself

My childhood ambition ...

to travel around the world

My favorite memory ...

my mom telling off my 5th grade teacher ( he deserved it)

Why I write ...

to express myself

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

sponge bob

My first job ...

making christmas wreaths

My best moment ...

holding my children for the first time

My inspiration ...

those who strive to improve themseves no matter their circumstance

Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy What to expect at your first prenatal appointment

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First off, expect to be at the appointment for at least one hour. It takes this long to get an accurate history, have a head to toe exam ( yes this includes a pap smear) and to get the needed blood work done. I work with a nurse mid-wife, so I can explain the First OB process in great detail. First of all I will get a height and weight from my patient. I also will collect a urine sample to check for glucose and protein. These are flags that allow us to catch early onset gestational diabetes and pre-eclapsia symptoms. I will also check your temp, blood pressure and pulse. Then the questions...

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