tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post5868027138172094580..comments2023-09-19T11:02:50.976-04:00Comments on Ob/Gyn Kenobi: 8 Random Thingsdr. whoo?http://www.blogger.com/profile/10315615480530297472noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-46788891919606743992007-06-18T21:58:00.000-04:002007-06-18T21:58:00.000-04:00medstudentitis~ Ha! Strangely enough, when we fi...medstudentitis~ Ha! Strangely enough, when we finally met in person, we *did* meet in a little Irish restaurant/bar. Whenever we are in that area we try to go back and have dinner there.<BR/><BR/>disappearing john~ Hi! Ah, well the internet is (mostly) anonymous and somewhat "safe," so it is quite easy for me to be expressive in this venue. The added bonus is no pressure for an immediate response, and I can be "on" in fits and starts, at my discretion. Thanks for the compliment on the writing, though! :) Once you get to know me well, and the guard comes down, the me you see on the blog is pretty much who I am. Most don't get that far, though.<BR/><BR/>As for the cheerleading, I have to say that it was completely internal drive. I absolutely loved it. My parents encouraged me in dance, piano, softball, and other activities. Cheerleading was the one that really stuck. I thrived on the competition, and was upset that I didn't get to have more formal instruction in gymnastics. <BR/><BR/>My mother was much more of an academic "stage mother" than a performance one (and look where I ended up, ha!)<BR/><BR/>alasse~ Hee! I knew I couldn't be the only weirdo out here in the world! :)<BR/><BR/>hi Dawn~ I think it is a great idea to contact your pediatrician about a more comprehensive metabolic panel in addition to other testing. I'm not familiar with conditions that mimic Trisomy 18 as far as genetic markers, so I'm of no assistance I'm afraid. Hang in there and keep on researching!<BR/><BR/>Hi anon~ Thank you so much for your kind words! This blog is not going away, I'm just taking a little more time in between posting clinical cases and naturally, doing a little more navel-gazing as I approach my own due date! I hope you keep reading, and I will do my best to keep my clinical posts as general as possible. Also thanks for the good luck, looks like I am going to need it!dr. whoo?https://www.blogger.com/profile/10315615480530297472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-20080577856731033562007-06-17T23:18:00.000-04:002007-06-17T23:18:00.000-04:00Don't get rid of your blog! I'd hate to see this ...Don't get rid of your blog! I'd hate to see this go. You don't reference anything specifically enough for it to EVER be an issue. And many of us OBGYNs can identify.<BR/><BR/>Good luck getting through a hot, humid, pregnant summer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-87381902973486662192007-06-15T15:23:00.000-04:002007-06-15T15:23:00.000-04:00Had an OB appointment today and we are doing okay ...Had an OB appointment today and we are doing okay based. Baby had heartbeat again found on the side (I have an anterior placenta, and I really believe it's right smack in the front). Baby kicks at the fundus, cervix (so mean) and on both sides. She's never found the heartbeat in the middle, it's always to one side. <BR/><BR/>Though the peri didn't want to do any more sonograms, my OB scheduled one in office for two weeks from now. Probably not a level 2 and no echocardiogram. I am sure she'll have measurements done, and will have them look for abnormalities as best they can...and fluid levels, placenta info. Hopefully they'll be about as specific as a level 2. Also, if there is any marker, I am going to push for amnio. <BR/><BR/>I did ask about other conditions that it might be with a trisomy 18 screen, she didn't really talk about much. I know about a skin disorder and Smith Lemli-Opitz. I read about another thing after birth where babes have died similar to PKU or another issue like that with metabolism/protiens something like that. I asked about testing for that as some babies have had neonatal death after looking good on day one and then they suddenly go downhill (these with trisomy 18 screens). She suggested I talk to my pedi about it. I just want to cover all my bases. <BR/><BR/>Dawn (Jawndoejah)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-55624772986855779962007-06-13T20:19:00.000-04:002007-06-13T20:19:00.000-04:00Oh my God...You're ME!IIIIIIIIIIIH!!PS: except for...Oh my God...<BR/>You're ME!<BR/>IIIIIIIIIIIH!!<BR/><BR/>PS: except for the cheerleading thing :PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-83818998880094549142007-06-12T16:12:00.000-04:002007-06-12T16:12:00.000-04:00I am surprised about the introvert thing, especial...I am surprised about the introvert thing, especially with the way you write. You seem very expressive and open. Maybe your inner extrovert trying to get out?<BR/><BR/>I have to ask because it is a source of curiosity for me about competitive cheerleading... How much of it was internal drive, and how much of it was parental pressure, at least at first? There has been so much talk of the "backstage mother" pushing the kid, and the time required for those competitve groups is much higher than the average kid will spend without pressure...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-59171946203372468242007-06-11T09:14:00.000-04:002007-06-11T09:14:00.000-04:00Hey, Thanks for responding. I'd totally forgotten ...Hey,<BR/> Thanks for responding. I'd totally forgotten :) I like your story of how you met Mr. Whoo - not the typical met at a bar story!medstudentitishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09740144837675438466noreply@blogger.com