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Nuchal Translucency Scan – The 411
Nuchal translucency is a collection of fluid under the skin at the back of your baby’s neck. It can be measured using ultrasound: between 11 weeks plus two days and 14 weeks plus one day of pregnancy....
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My NT Scan – The 411
After arriving in DC yesterday, we had to get up at 3 am to drive up to New York City. We got to NYC around 8:30 am, had breakfast, and then rested for a little while before leaving to go view the...
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Thirteen Weeks !! – The 411
BABY STATS: Weekly Developments: My baby is now about the size of a peach, measuring a little less than three inches and weighing approximately a full ounce! The most remarkable thing about week 13...
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Nuchal Translucency Scan – The 411
Nuchal translucency is a collection of fluid under the skin at the back of your baby’s neck. It can be measured using ultrasound: between 11 weeks plus two days and 14 weeks plus one day of pregnancy....
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My NT Scan – The 411
After arriving in DC yesterday, we had to get up at 3 am to drive up to New York City. We got to NYC around 8:30 am, had breakfast, and then rested for a little while before leaving to go view the...
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Fourteen Weeks ! – The 411
BABY STATS: The baby can now squint, frown, grimace, pee, and possibly suck her thumb! Thanks to brain impulses, her facial muscles are getting a workout as his tiny features form one expression after...
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Herbed Garden Couscous – Recipe
Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat or plain couscous 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 medium cucumber, coarsely chopped 1 medium green sweet pepper, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup snipped fresh chives 1/4 cup...
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Fifteen Weeks ! – The 411
BABY STATS: My growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces (about the size of an apple). She’s busy moving amniotic fluid through her nose and...
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Hospital Tour Arranged – The 411
Today, I spoke with the Nurse Coordinator at Lenox Hill Hospital about my delivery / birth plans and because the tours were full on the days I am in the city, she graciously offered to arrange a...
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Carrier Genetic Screenings: What Parents Need to Know
If you’re trying to get pregnant or even just starting to think about it, you’re probably doing everything you can to increase your chances of having a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby. There are...
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Sixteen Weeks ! – The 411
In the next few weeks, my baby will double her weight and add inches to her length. Right now, she’s about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. Her legs are...
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Southern Flaky Biscuits with Chocolate Gravy – Recipe
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon lard 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 tablespoons butter, frozen 1 teaspoon bacon drippings 1 cup buttermilk...
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Seventeen Weeks and Counting ! – The 411
BABY STATS: How your baby’s growing My baby’s skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — her lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. The baby weighs...
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Shrimp & Crab Macaroni and Cheese – Recipe
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups Barilla elbow noodles 3 tablespoons organic sweet cream butter ( plus some for greasing) 2 tablespoons King Arthur all purpose flour 2 cups organic half-n-half 1/4 teaspoon paprika...
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Eighteen Weeks & Counting ! – The 411
BABY STATS: How my baby’s growing Head to rump, the baby is about 5 1/2 inches long, and she weighs almost 7 ounces (about the size of a bell pepper). She’s busy flexing her arms and legs —...
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Peanut Butter Pound Cake – Recipe
Ingredients: CAKE: 3 cups King Arthur all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup Jiff creamy peanut butter (don’t use natural) 1/2 cup organic sweet cream butter, at...
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My Weekly Progress Photos – The 411
A little bit of bloat, but this is pretty much my normal little pooch. Can you believe these are SKINNY JEANS?? I lost over 20 lbs since February. 18 wks and still no real bump ! No rush… take your...
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Baby Shower Invitations Arrived Today !!!
I am so excited ! My custom baby shower invitations that I designed with Soiree Invites arrived in the mail today ! I am so pleased with them ! I can’t wait to get feedback from my guests once they...
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Nineteen Weeks – Half Way There ! – The 411
BABY STATS: My baby is now around the size of a large tomato. She is approximately six inches long and weighs almost eight and a half ounces now! This is a very important time in terms of sensory...
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Country Fried Cauliflower – Recipe
Ingredients: 1 large head of cauliflower 2 large organic eggs, beaten with 1 Tbsp water 3/4 – 1 c King Arthur all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp fine sea salt 1/4 tsp fresh cracked black pepper 1/4 tsp onion...
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