Comments on: Baby’s Heartbeat http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/03/02/babys-heartbeat/ A pinch of this and a dash of that makes champuru a spicy dish. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:26:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Mark From Hawaii http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/03/02/babys-heartbeat/#comment-29881 Mark From Hawaii Sun, 09 Mar 2008 08:35:20 +0000 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/03/02/babys-heartbeat/#comment-29881 For some reason the nurse at the Kaiser maternity ward took a liking to my wife and gave her about 2-3 times as much stuff (disposable diapers, baby wipes, baby powder, etc.) in the take-home basket. So I guess the lesson is to make nice nice to the nurses. ;-) For some reason the nurse at the Kaiser maternity ward took a liking to my wife and gave her about 2-3 times as much stuff (disposable diapers, baby wipes, baby powder, etc.) in the take-home basket. So I guess the lesson is to make nice nice to the nurses. ;-)

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/03/02/babys-heartbeat/#comment-29598 Rebecca Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:36:36 +0000 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/03/02/babys-heartbeat/#comment-29598 Yay for you! Congratulations! (Found you through the headlines on the BlogHer network.) Yay for you! Congratulations!

(Found you through the headlines on the BlogHer network.)

]]> By: Mahealani http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/03/02/babys-heartbeat/#comment-29455 Mahealani Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:33:49 +0000 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/03/02/babys-heartbeat/#comment-29455 FYI-natural prenatal vitamins can be purchased at Costco. They are really good, made by Nature Made I believe. When your doctor advises, it would be a good investment and it's all natural!!! FYI-natural prenatal vitamins can be purchased at Costco. They are really good, made by Nature Made I believe. When your doctor advises, it would be a good investment and it’s all natural!!!

]]> By: kgirl94 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/03/02/babys-heartbeat/#comment-29442 kgirl94 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:25:05 +0000 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/03/02/babys-heartbeat/#comment-29442 I found the "As Your Baby Grows" magazine so interesting. I tried not to look ahead and only read the portions that applied to me as Jordan grew, but it was tough! I think they actually have a version of it on DVD now. I found the “As Your Baby Grows” magazine so interesting. I tried not to look ahead and only read the portions that applied to me as Jordan grew, but it was tough! I think they actually have a version of it on DVD now.

]]> By: Michelle http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/03/02/babys-heartbeat/#comment-29437 Michelle Mon, 03 Mar 2008 07:44:56 +0000 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/03/02/babys-heartbeat/#comment-29437 Oh the baby swag! If you think you'll get a bunch now, just WAIT until you get into your third trimester! My mail box has been filling up with all kinds of baby mail, both email and snail! I had a package waiting for me in the apartment offices the other day. I wasn't expecting a package so I was very surprised to find out a formula company had sent me a diaper bag! I don't plan on using formula but I sure will use that diaper bag. Oh the baby swag! If you think you’ll get a bunch now, just WAIT until you get into your third trimester! My mail box has been filling up with all kinds of baby mail, both email and snail! I had a package waiting for me in the apartment offices the other day. I wasn’t expecting a package so I was very surprised to find out a formula company had sent me a diaper bag! I don’t plan on using formula but I sure will use that diaper bag.

]]> By: lisa http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/03/02/babys-heartbeat/#comment-29429 lisa Mon, 03 Mar 2008 06:29:16 +0000 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/03/02/babys-heartbeat/#comment-29429 With Carter we did the Fetal Diagnostic Center (Dr. Hirata). They were fantastic. It was really interesting and pretty painless, and we got lots of good 3D ultrasound pics too :D You can also find out the baby's sex at about 14-15 weeks! I keep thinking boy for you, so go ahead and surprise me with a girl, LOL. With Carter we did the Fetal Diagnostic Center (Dr. Hirata). They were fantastic. It was really interesting and pretty painless, and we got lots of good 3D ultrasound pics too :D You can also find out the baby’s sex at about 14-15 weeks! I keep thinking boy for you, so go ahead and surprise me with a girl, LOL.

]]> By: Joy http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/03/02/babys-heartbeat/#comment-29428 Joy Mon, 03 Mar 2008 06:28:55 +0000 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/03/02/babys-heartbeat/#comment-29428 We opted not to have the amniocenthesis because 1) I hate needles and 2) I HATE needles. Actually we did a nuchal translucency which involved a simple finger prick of blood and the measurement of the fluid at the back of the baby's neck. While not 100 percent guaranteed, it was good enough for us. The test is used in Europe and pretty darn accurate. The problem in the US, as I recall when I had it in 2005, was the number of qualified technicians. I am sure there are more now. Our percentages were that of a 21 year old I recall, and I was 34 at the time. My SIL had the amnio only because her brother has Down's, so she wanted to make sure it was not carried even though it isn't really hereditery. There are so many tests out there, but if you go to a specialist, you fill out a form and based upon different factors, they tell you which ones you should take. Some diseases are based upon ethnicity, etc. I'm sure you read these all... Oh, and get all the free stuff you can get... you'll need it! We opted not to have the amniocenthesis because 1) I hate needles and 2) I HATE needles. Actually we did a nuchal translucency which involved a simple finger prick of blood and the measurement of the fluid at the back of the baby’s neck. While not 100 percent guaranteed, it was good enough for us. The test is used in Europe and pretty darn accurate. The problem in the US, as I recall when I had it in 2005, was the number of qualified technicians. I am sure there are more now. Our percentages were that of a 21 year old I recall, and I was 34 at the time. My SIL had the amnio only because her brother has Down’s, so she wanted to make sure it was not carried even though it isn’t really hereditery. There are so many tests out there, but if you go to a specialist, you fill out a form and based upon different factors, they tell you which ones you should take. Some diseases are based upon ethnicity, etc. I’m sure you read these all… Oh, and get all the free stuff you can get… you’ll need it!

]]> By: TypeZero3 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/03/02/babys-heartbeat/#comment-29421 TypeZero3 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 02:35:01 +0000 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/03/02/babys-heartbeat/#comment-29421 yup, baby swag is fun, you'll need it! yup, baby swag is fun, you’ll need it!

]]> By: Barron http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/03/02/babys-heartbeat/#comment-29410 Barron Mon, 03 Mar 2008 01:54:51 +0000 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/03/02/babys-heartbeat/#comment-29410 An exciting (an sometimes stressful) time for you. I remember when my wife was pregnant and we went through the debating about amniocentesis. We ended up not doing it and just going by the ultrasound measurements. Whatever you choose, my thoughts are with you! And it's so exciting hearing the heartbeat, isn't it? I always enjoyed going with my wife to the doc for the ultrasounds. So amazing! An exciting (an sometimes stressful) time for you. I remember when my wife was pregnant and we went through the debating about amniocentesis. We ended up not doing it and just going by the ultrasound measurements. Whatever you choose, my thoughts are with you! And it’s so exciting hearing the heartbeat, isn’t it?

I always enjoyed going with my wife to the doc for the ultrasounds. So amazing!

]]> By: mitchell http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/03/02/babys-heartbeat/#comment-29409 mitchell Mon, 03 Mar 2008 01:52:08 +0000 http://www.champuru.net/blog/2008/03/02/babys-heartbeat/#comment-29409 Geez. The baby in your sidebar widget looks haole to me. Is there something you're not telling us? Geez. The baby in your sidebar widget looks haole to me. Is there something you’re not telling us?

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