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New to The Bump & to Mommyhood!
Hi Everyone,
My name is Kristine, I just recently found out I am pregnant. I'm also new to "The Bump" and the Ontario area. I thought I'd post and try to meet other mommies in my area.
This is my first pregnancy so I think I'm a little overly cautious about everything. I'm reading all kinds of books and every pamphlet they throw at me! I had my first appointment yesterday...I'm about 6 weeks by their calculations. I have Kaiser Permanente and it seems that their way of setting up appointments is different than most. My appointment consisted of paperwork with the LVN and then giving 7 "wonderful" vials of blood and two urine samples. I am absolutely terrified of needles... I walked in trying to be all brave and of course as soon as I go through the door laying on the counter was somone else's samples!! I think I turned white because the nurse at the door immediately pushed a chair under my butt. HaHa! On top of everything I was alone, my hubby was working and my mom didn't tell me she was available! Oh well... so I sit down and they put the rubbery thing on my arm and I'm thinking "Ok just breath..." The first 3-4 vials I was doing ok and was proud of myself, then the nurse kept going, by the 6th vial I was white again and they made me lay down and I got all clammy and dizzy. I almost passed out! It sucked!!! Ugh... I'm not going to like this aspect of the pregnancy.
But other than that... I get to meet my doctor in about 2 1/2 weeks. I don't know what to expect. I'm not thinking they are going to do any kind of ultrasound, although I wish they would and I really hope they don't want more blood! Ugh...
So YAY - we're pregnant!! A little pea in the pod!! If anyone is in or area my area, please email me... I'd love to sit and talk!!
Coffee (decaf)/Shakes/Frozen Yogurt - MY TREAT!!! 
Re: New to The Bump & to Mommyhood!
Congrats on the pg. Welcome to the board. I just gave birth at Kaiser Fontana. I am assuming that is where you are going. Kaiser is a little different but 2 of us on the board just had Kaiser babies. If you have any questions, just ask away. Sorry to say you're going to be getting a lot of blood drawn in the future. And you will become a pro at peeing in a cup, you have to do that at every appt. Oh, and totally normal to be cautious about your pregnancy. I know I was a paranoid mess during my whole first tri and most of my second.
Welcome!!
I'm a Kaiser mom, (Garden Grove Infertility Clinic) and my OB is in Riverside where I will deliver.
Welcome to the boards and congrats on your new baby!
I'm not pregnant, but I don't like having my blood drawn so I ask for the butterfly needles.
Welcome to the board, and congrats on your pregnancy!
I used to be terrified of needles and blood draws, and even passed out a few times. I am an old pro now.
After 2 rounds of IVF & 2 rounds of FET, we were blessed with identical twin girls!
Welcome to the board and congrats on your pregnancy!
Which part of Ontario do you live in? I live in Rancho, but am only a few miles from Ontario Mills.
Congratulations on the pregnancy! Welcome to the IE board!
Giving blood is never easy- I donate blood frequently and still can't look at the needle.
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