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    lori1203    March 6, 2010   south bend,IN

    I am nervous and excited for my first prenatal visit. I'm about 12 1/2 wks along now and I think the thing I'm most nervous about is getting my blood taken. I've never had my blood taken before and I heard they take a lot so I'm really nervous about that. I just hope I dont pass out.

     
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    rosychicklet    September 27, 2008   Boston, MA

    Good luck!

     
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    northernazbride    August 1, 2009   Arizona

    You'll be ok! I hate having my blood drawn, so I recommend not looking while they do it, because they do take a little bit. Good luck and let us know how it all goes!

     
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    RoddyBride09    September 5, 2009   Bethlehem, PA

    Good luck! Don't worry about the blood work, you will have to get used to it besides it's only a pinch. :)

     
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    Mrs. DG    July 18, 2009   Seattle/Tahoe

    Anxiously awaiting your update on the visit!  So exciting!

     
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    rachel_leigh    May 15, 2010  

    Good luck!  My tips for having blood drawn are to look away and talk to someone when it is going on.  Also, don't let them do a countdown or anything because it makes it worse.  I used to be really scared of them "taking my blood" but when I do these things it is no big deal at all.

     
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    snmcdowell    9-13-08   Chicago

    If you are nervous be sure to let your nurse know. I have had to have blood taken a lot and usually the nurses will be extra kind when they know you are scared. You can ask them to use a butterfly needle too, which is thinner so it hurts less.

     
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    pinkmonkee    5/15/2010   Orange County, California

    I  am scared of having blood drawn as well. So last week when I went for some bloodwork, i just looked away and it was a tiny little pinch. It was over in 30 seconds.  I think the anticipation of it was worse than the actual event.

     
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    VirginiaMarie    January 2011   Austin, TX

    GIrl you've never had blood drawn!??!   WOW!  That's amazing.  Well, fear not---the hype is much worse than the pinch.  Just close your eyes and breathe!  GOODLUCK

     
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    lori1203    March 6, 2010   south bend,IN

    I was suprised that it went well I just felt the little pinch and nothing else really. She did take a lot though but it was worth it cuz I got to hear the babies heartbeat today with the doppler! We get to have an ultrasound next week I cant wait!

     
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    Sulli301    June 26, 2010   Michigan

    @lori aww I'm glad it went so well...and that is sooo exciting about the ultrasound!! 

     

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