mrzbaby - I bought my doppler from fertility naturopath website - and it was an angelsounds one - but just had a look at their website and they do not seem to have the one I purchased anymore. Mine was more expensive (around $200) and gives a display that lets you know heart rate. However, I have found that function to be not that useful and it seems to be inaccurate. My OB said the most important thing is to hear a heart beat and rate on those inaccurate machines less important. He wasn't overly pleased I bought one as thought it might cause more anxiety - but I have found it generally easy to find heart beat and found it helpful. Everyone is different though as to whether it will help ease anxiety or make it worse. Prior to feeling baby kicking (which was late for me due to anterior placenta) - I used it every 2nd or 3rd day and if I was really worried. Once kicking started have rarely had to use it but like to know its on hand IYKWIM. Hey thanks for info on strept B thing - sounds like a good thing that they test for it and at least antibiotics will help reduce risk of anything going wrong.
josh'smum: Sorry to hear about your bad ms - how annoying - hope it passes soon. Re the vitamin D - from a professional point of view (I am a pharmacist) it has become apparent in the last few years that vitamin D deficiency is extremely common even in australia - maybe due to our changes as a culture with regard sun protection. It is a great thing your OB tested for it and you are taking Ostelin. My OB didn't even test for it but I got another doctor to look at mine and it was borderline - fortunately the pregnancy vitamins I take contain a reasonable dose.
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