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Thursday, March 26, 2009
Baby Furniture- CHECK!!!
After months of debate, researching, and taking many trips to various baby stores we finally decided on the furniture. We really didn't think that it was going to be such a hard decision. Before we found out that we were having a boy, we had orginally picked out some beautiful black furniture that we both fell in love with. Since Michael was convinced we were having a girl, we went ahead and started looking at bedding too, and once again fell in love with this adorable red and black ladybug print. When we found out we were having a boy we started looking for "boy" bedding to go with the black furniture but found it extremely hard. Michael is not a fan of wood tone furniture, so that is when we decided that white was the only way to go. The nice thing about this furniture is that as the baby grows the furniture can still be used. The crib converts to toddler bed, than to a full size bed. We opted not to get a changing table for the simple fact that I am not sure we would use it, instead we will buy a changing pad to place it on top.
Week 23
How your baby's growing:
Turn on the radio and sway to the music. With her sense of movement well developed by now, your baby can feel you dance. And now that she's more than 11 inches long and weighs just over a pound (about as much as a large mango), you may be able to see her squirm underneath your clothes. Blood vessels in her lungs are developing to prepare for breathing, and the sounds that your baby's increasingly keen ears pick up are preparing her for entry into the outside world. Loud noises that become familiar now — such as your dog barking or the roar of the vacuum cleaner — probably won't faze her when she hears them outside the womb.
How your life's changing:
You may notice that your ankles and feet start to swell a bit in the coming weeks or months, especially at the end of the day or during the heat of summer. Sluggish circulation in your legs — coupled with changes in your blood chemistry that may cause some water retention — may result in swelling, also known as edema. Your body will get rid of the extra fluid after you have your baby, which is why you'll pee frequently and sweat a lot for a few days after delivery. In the meantime, lie on your left side or put your feet up when you can, stretch out your legs when you sit, and avoid sitting — or standing — in one place for long periods. Also, try to exercise regularly to increase circulation, and wear support stockings (put them on first thing in the morning) and roomy, comfortable shoes. You may be tempted to skimp on liquids to combat swelling, but you need to drink plenty of water because staying hydrated actually helps prevent fluid retention. While a certain amount of edema in your lower extremities is normal during pregnancy, excessive swelling may be a sign of a serious condition called preeclampsia. Be sure to call your midwife or doctor if you have severe or sudden swelling of your feet or ankles, more than slight swelling of your hands, swelling in your face, or puffiness around your eyes.
Turn on the radio and sway to the music. With her sense of movement well developed by now, your baby can feel you dance. And now that she's more than 11 inches long and weighs just over a pound (about as much as a large mango), you may be able to see her squirm underneath your clothes. Blood vessels in her lungs are developing to prepare for breathing, and the sounds that your baby's increasingly keen ears pick up are preparing her for entry into the outside world. Loud noises that become familiar now — such as your dog barking or the roar of the vacuum cleaner — probably won't faze her when she hears them outside the womb.
How your life's changing:
You may notice that your ankles and feet start to swell a bit in the coming weeks or months, especially at the end of the day or during the heat of summer. Sluggish circulation in your legs — coupled with changes in your blood chemistry that may cause some water retention — may result in swelling, also known as edema. Your body will get rid of the extra fluid after you have your baby, which is why you'll pee frequently and sweat a lot for a few days after delivery. In the meantime, lie on your left side or put your feet up when you can, stretch out your legs when you sit, and avoid sitting — or standing — in one place for long periods. Also, try to exercise regularly to increase circulation, and wear support stockings (put them on first thing in the morning) and roomy, comfortable shoes. You may be tempted to skimp on liquids to combat swelling, but you need to drink plenty of water because staying hydrated actually helps prevent fluid retention. While a certain amount of edema in your lower extremities is normal during pregnancy, excessive swelling may be a sign of a serious condition called preeclampsia. Be sure to call your midwife or doctor if you have severe or sudden swelling of your feet or ankles, more than slight swelling of your hands, swelling in your face, or puffiness around your eyes.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
5 am Wake-Up Call...
This morning Baby B woke me up at 5 am with what I thought were kicks. But when I realized that I was being "kicked" rhythmically it dawned on me that he had the hiccups!!! Michael woke up because I was moving around trying to get comfortable, and he couldn't believe it either. Although we weren't that amused being woken up at 5 am, it is quite funny!
Michael felt the baby kick for the first time last night before we left for dinner. I was laying on the bed watching TV and called Michael in to see if he could feel them. Usually Baby B stops the minute Michael touches my stomach, but sure enough yesterday he kicked real hard. It was the hardest kick I felt so far.
My clothes are slowly starting to get tighter and tighter :( Last weekend we went shopping to get me some comfy clothes for around the house. We went shopping this afternoon to see if I could find some cute tops and/or dresses but no luck. Sometime this week I will be heading to Target to buy a Bella Band. These are suppose to be a pregnant ladies life saver, we will see.I will leave you with my 22 week baby bump picture.
Michael felt the baby kick for the first time last night before we left for dinner. I was laying on the bed watching TV and called Michael in to see if he could feel them. Usually Baby B stops the minute Michael touches my stomach, but sure enough yesterday he kicked real hard. It was the hardest kick I felt so far.
My clothes are slowly starting to get tighter and tighter :( Last weekend we went shopping to get me some comfy clothes for around the house. We went shopping this afternoon to see if I could find some cute tops and/or dresses but no luck. Sometime this week I will be heading to Target to buy a Bella Band. These are suppose to be a pregnant ladies life saver, we will see.I will leave you with my 22 week baby bump picture.
Starting to look more like a bump...
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Week 22
How your baby's growing:
At 11 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound, your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums. His eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment. If you could see inside your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his body and the deep wrinkles on his skin, which he'll sport until he adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside his belly, his pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily.
How your life's changing:
At this point, you may find your belly becoming a hand magnet. It's perfectly okay to tell folks who touch your tummy that you'd rather they didn't. And if people are telling you that you look smaller or bigger than you should at this point, remember that each woman grows — and shows — at her own rate. What's important is that you see your practitioner for regular visits so she can make sure your baby's growth is on track.
You may start to notice stretch marks on your abdomen as it expands to accommodate your growing baby. At least half of all pregnant women will develop stretch marks by the time they give birth. These small streaks of differently textured skin can range from pink to dark brown (depending on your skin color). Although they most commonly appear on your tummy, stretch marks may also show up on your buttocks, thighs, hips. There's no proof that lotion helps prevent stretch marks, but keeping your skin moisturized may help with any itching.
At 11 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound, your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums. His eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment. If you could see inside your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his body and the deep wrinkles on his skin, which he'll sport until he adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside his belly, his pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily.
At this point, you may find your belly becoming a hand magnet. It's perfectly okay to tell folks who touch your tummy that you'd rather they didn't. And if people are telling you that you look smaller or bigger than you should at this point, remember that each woman grows — and shows — at her own rate. What's important is that you see your practitioner for regular visits so she can make sure your baby's growth is on track.
You may start to notice stretch marks on your abdomen as it expands to accommodate your growing baby. At least half of all pregnant women will develop stretch marks by the time they give birth. These small streaks of differently textured skin can range from pink to dark brown (depending on your skin color). Although they most commonly appear on your tummy, stretch marks may also show up on your buttocks, thighs, hips. There's no proof that lotion helps prevent stretch marks, but keeping your skin moisturized may help with any itching.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Updates
Yesterday I had my monthly check-up and a sonogram. The sonogram was quick and the tech took a few measurements. She confirmed once again that the baby was a boy, and like last time he was not shy showing the goods. Again like last time, he was stubborn and refused to show his profile so we couldn't get any good pictures. The tech said that he is measuring right on schedule and now weighs a whopping 1 pound!!! After the sonogram I met with the Dr for my appointment. She said that everything looked good, and I gained another few pounds. In a month I go back for a glucose test, and I am praying that I dont have gestational diabetes.
In other news, the baby is kicking and moving like crazy. I know every pregnant lady says it, but I am convinced that he is going be a soccer player or a black belt in karate!!! Unfortunately Michael has yet to feel him kick or move. Every time he puts his hand on my stomach the little guy stops!!! I tell you he is stubborn just like his momma :) Not much else to share, later this week I will post new baby bump pictures, but try not to be too disappointed I am still not that big.
In other news, the baby is kicking and moving like crazy. I know every pregnant lady says it, but I am convinced that he is going be a soccer player or a black belt in karate!!! Unfortunately Michael has yet to feel him kick or move. Every time he puts his hand on my stomach the little guy stops!!! I tell you he is stubborn just like his momma :) Not much else to share, later this week I will post new baby bump pictures, but try not to be too disappointed I am still not that big.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Week 21
How your baby's growing:
Your baby now weighs about three-quarters of a pound and is approximately 10 1/2 inches long — the length of a banana. You may soon feel like she's practicing martial arts as her initial fluttering movements turn into full-fledged kicks and nudges. You may also discover a pattern to her activity as you get to know her better. In other developments, your baby's eyebrows and lids are present now.
How your life's changing:
You're probably feeling pretty comfortable these days. You're not too big yet, and the usual discomforts associated with early pregnancy are, for the most part, gone. If you're feeling good, relax and enjoy it while you can — the third trimester may bring with it a new crop of complaints.
That's not to say you won't have some minor glitches to deal with now. For example, increased oil production may contribute to the development (or worsening) of acne. If that's the case, be diligent about washing well with a gentle soap or cleanser twice a day, and make sure that any moisturizer or make-up you use is oil-free. Don't take any oral acne medications — some are very hazardous during pregnancy — or use any topical acne products without first checking with your practitioner.
You're also more prone to varicose veins now. As your pregnancy progresses, there's increasing pressure on the veins in your legs; higher progesterone levels, which may cause the walls of your veins to relax, can make the problem worse. You're more likely to get varicose veins if other family members have them. Also, they tend to get worse with each successive pregnancy and as you age. To help prevent or minimize varicose veins, exercise daily, prop up your feet and legs whenever possible, sleep on your left side, and wear maternity support hose.
You may also notice so-called spider veins (a group of tiny blood vessels near the surface of your skin), particularly on your ankles, legs, or face. They may have a spider- or sunburst-like pattern with little branches radiating out from the center, they may look like the branches of a tree, or they may be a group of separate thin lines with no particular pattern. Though they may be a bit unsightly, spider veins don't cause discomfort and usually disappear after delivery.
Your baby now weighs about three-quarters of a pound and is approximately 10 1/2 inches long — the length of a banana. You may soon feel like she's practicing martial arts as her initial fluttering movements turn into full-fledged kicks and nudges. You may also discover a pattern to her activity as you get to know her better. In other developments, your baby's eyebrows and lids are present now.
How your life's changing:
You're probably feeling pretty comfortable these days. You're not too big yet, and the usual discomforts associated with early pregnancy are, for the most part, gone. If you're feeling good, relax and enjoy it while you can — the third trimester may bring with it a new crop of complaints.
That's not to say you won't have some minor glitches to deal with now. For example, increased oil production may contribute to the development (or worsening) of acne. If that's the case, be diligent about washing well with a gentle soap or cleanser twice a day, and make sure that any moisturizer or make-up you use is oil-free. Don't take any oral acne medications — some are very hazardous during pregnancy — or use any topical acne products without first checking with your practitioner.
You're also more prone to varicose veins now. As your pregnancy progresses, there's increasing pressure on the veins in your legs; higher progesterone levels, which may cause the walls of your veins to relax, can make the problem worse. You're more likely to get varicose veins if other family members have them. Also, they tend to get worse with each successive pregnancy and as you age. To help prevent or minimize varicose veins, exercise daily, prop up your feet and legs whenever possible, sleep on your left side, and wear maternity support hose.
You may also notice so-called spider veins (a group of tiny blood vessels near the surface of your skin), particularly on your ankles, legs, or face. They may have a spider- or sunburst-like pattern with little branches radiating out from the center, they may look like the branches of a tree, or they may be a group of separate thin lines with no particular pattern. Though they may be a bit unsightly, spider veins don't cause discomfort and usually disappear after delivery.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Quick Update
I met with a GI Dr. yesterday and he is fairly certain that the stones are not blocking any ducts, which is great news b/c that means NO SURGERY!!!! He said right now it is so hard to tell what is causing the pain I am having because I am pregnant and I have a kidney infection. He did say that I am showing symptoms related to the gall stones, but none that are bad enough that need medical attention ASAP, which is also good. The Dr said, that I am I at a higher risk of these gall stones because:
1. I am a female
2. My age
3. I am pregnant.
So apparently being a healthy young, pregnant female gets you gall stones, interesting!!! He said that my liver enzymes all looked good and my exam looked good however my white blood cell count was high which is why I have a kidney infection. He told me to start taking Zantac 75 twice a day for the heartburn that I am having because he believes that I have GERD. He also gave me some other things to try and wants to see me back in 4 weeks for a follow up unless things worsen over the next few weeks.
So all in all, we didn't get a definite answer as to why I am still in pain, but I will say that the pain is slowly gonig away!!! WooHoo
1. I am a female
2. My age
3. I am pregnant.
So apparently being a healthy young, pregnant female gets you gall stones, interesting!!! He said that my liver enzymes all looked good and my exam looked good however my white blood cell count was high which is why I have a kidney infection. He told me to start taking Zantac 75 twice a day for the heartburn that I am having because he believes that I have GERD. He also gave me some other things to try and wants to see me back in 4 weeks for a follow up unless things worsen over the next few weeks.
So all in all, we didn't get a definite answer as to why I am still in pain, but I will say that the pain is slowly gonig away!!! WooHoo
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
What's Been Going on the Last Few Days...
I called my OB on Friday afternoon, b/c I was concerned that I had had this pain for a week and it wasnt going away. I left a message around 12:30 and by 12:45 they called me back and told me that I need to come in for an appointment at 1:50. I am so glad they got me in that fast. When I got to my appointment they did a pelvic exam to make sure everything down there was normal, I gave a urine sample and they drew blood. The Dr. was feeling my stomach and pressing on my sides and she was convinced that I had kidney stones. So she sent me home and told me to stay in bed for the rest of the day/night and that if the pain increases over the weekend to call the on-call Dr.
Saturday morning I woke up around 7:30 and told Michael that I had been up every hour with the pain. He told me to call the OB on-call and see what he wanted to do. I told the Dr that the pain was getting increasingly worse and I could no longer handle it. He told me to go straight to the Labor and Delivery at the hospital and he would meet me there. We arrived at the hospital around 12:30 and everyone was awaiting my arrival. They already had all my paperwork and the nurses had a room waiting. I couldn't believe how nice it was not have to sit there and wait for a room or to fill out paperwork.
So this "nice" nurse takes me back to the triage room to get everything started. She handed me a gown and told me to pee in a cup in the bathroom. I change and went out to the room and told her there were no cups in there. She got a little pissy and huffed away to find one from another room. She returned and I peed in the cup, put it on the table and she then barked out, "Get in the bed I dont have time to wait, we have other patients that need to be seen!!!" I looked at Michael in total fear at this point, and when she left to find the ultrasound tech I told Michael that she is the scariest nurse I have ever met!!!t
The ultrasound tech came in and proceeded with the ultrasound. She first looked at the baby and the fluids to make sure everything was fine. Which was a big relief for us!!! The tech kept commenting on how active the baby was and how he wouldn't sit still. Trust me lady, I know this kid kicks all day and night. After looking at the baby she turned her attention to my side and back. She started out looking at my gallbladder then moved to my kidneys and then back to my gallbladder. She told us what organs she was looking at but never if she saw anything bad.. The ultrasound took about 20 or 30 minutes, but it felt like so much longer because the pain was excruciating!!! We waited and waited and finally the nurse came back in to the room to draw some blood.
My Dr. returned about 3:30pm and told me that all the results were back in and that I had a bacterial kidney infection and gall stones. He told me that he wasn't to concerned about the gall stones but we needed to start immediate medication for the kidney infection. He did tell me because of my history of chronic UTI's I will need to see a uriologist after the baby is born. He told me that the nurse would come back in and start an IV. He wanted to run a 1 liter bag of fluids with the medication. The nurse returned at 4:00pm with the biggest damn needle I have ever seen to start my IV!!! OUCH that thing hurt...
The IV took about 2 hours to complete and when it was over around 6:00pm we were so happy because we thought that we would be able to go home after this. The nurse came in and asked how I was feeling I told her I was doing okay. She than told us that the Dr. wanted to do a second round of IV medication and fluids 6 hours after the first dose. Which meant we needed to wait until 10:00pm to start!!! WTF you have got to be kidding me. The nurse told me that since we would be there for a while longer she was going to move us to a better room. Yep we were still in the triage room!
We packed up our belongings and headed over to our new room (a labor & delivery) room. We got settled in and started hearing this lady grunting, groaning and screaming. You guessed it, she was in labor and having her baby. Michael looked HORRIFIED!!! The look on his face was priceless!!! I was starving by this point, I hadn't eaten since 9:30am, our new lovely nurse brought us a menu but the kitchen was already closed. So Michael called his brother and he was nice enough to bring us up Chick-fil-A. I laid in bed, Michael laid on the couch while we watched Myth Busters for a while, while we waited for 10 o'clock to roll around.
Finally around 10:15pm another new nurse came in and started a new IV bag and hooked up the medication. Luckily I didn't need to let the whole bag run dry before we could leave. Around 11:15pm the nurse came back in and said that we were ready to go. She took out the IV, bandaged me up, and gave me my prescription and discharge instructions. Finally about midnight, 12 hours after our adventure started we were home and ready for bed.
The last few days, I have not been much better. I am still in a ton of pain and not sleeping at all at night. My stomach is really starting to bother me and I am having indigestion pains in my chest. I am not sure if these new symptoms are from the gall stones or just normal pregnancy pains. I do know for a fact that the side and back pain in not normal at all. Later on today I am going to call my OB's office to see if I should go see a gastroenterologist for the gall stones, because I would have thought that after all the antibiotics the pain would have subsided by now. Thanks again for all the thoughts and prayers, I really do appreciate it. I will keep you guys updated on what the Dr's office says.
The ultrasound tech came in and proceeded with the ultrasound. She first looked at the baby and the fluids to make sure everything was fine. Which was a big relief for us!!! The tech kept commenting on how active the baby was and how he wouldn't sit still. Trust me lady, I know this kid kicks all day and night. After looking at the baby she turned her attention to my side and back. She started out looking at my gallbladder then moved to my kidneys and then back to my gallbladder. She told us what organs she was looking at but never if she saw anything bad.. The ultrasound took about 20 or 30 minutes, but it felt like so much longer because the pain was excruciating!!! We waited and waited and finally the nurse came back in to the room to draw some blood.
My Dr. returned about 3:30pm and told me that all the results were back in and that I had a bacterial kidney infection and gall stones. He told me that he wasn't to concerned about the gall stones but we needed to start immediate medication for the kidney infection. He did tell me because of my history of chronic UTI's I will need to see a uriologist after the baby is born. He told me that the nurse would come back in and start an IV. He wanted to run a 1 liter bag of fluids with the medication. The nurse returned at 4:00pm with the biggest damn needle I have ever seen to start my IV!!! OUCH that thing hurt...
The IV took about 2 hours to complete and when it was over around 6:00pm we were so happy because we thought that we would be able to go home after this. The nurse came in and asked how I was feeling I told her I was doing okay. She than told us that the Dr. wanted to do a second round of IV medication and fluids 6 hours after the first dose. Which meant we needed to wait until 10:00pm to start!!! WTF you have got to be kidding me. The nurse told me that since we would be there for a while longer she was going to move us to a better room. Yep we were still in the triage room!
We packed up our belongings and headed over to our new room (a labor & delivery) room. We got settled in and started hearing this lady grunting, groaning and screaming. You guessed it, she was in labor and having her baby. Michael looked HORRIFIED!!! The look on his face was priceless!!! I was starving by this point, I hadn't eaten since 9:30am, our new lovely nurse brought us a menu but the kitchen was already closed. So Michael called his brother and he was nice enough to bring us up Chick-fil-A. I laid in bed, Michael laid on the couch while we watched Myth Busters for a while, while we waited for 10 o'clock to roll around.
Finally around 10:15pm another new nurse came in and started a new IV bag and hooked up the medication. Luckily I didn't need to let the whole bag run dry before we could leave. Around 11:15pm the nurse came back in and said that we were ready to go. She took out the IV, bandaged me up, and gave me my prescription and discharge instructions. Finally about midnight, 12 hours after our adventure started we were home and ready for bed.
The last few days, I have not been much better. I am still in a ton of pain and not sleeping at all at night. My stomach is really starting to bother me and I am having indigestion pains in my chest. I am not sure if these new symptoms are from the gall stones or just normal pregnancy pains. I do know for a fact that the side and back pain in not normal at all. Later on today I am going to call my OB's office to see if I should go see a gastroenterologist for the gall stones, because I would have thought that after all the antibiotics the pain would have subsided by now. Thanks again for all the thoughts and prayers, I really do appreciate it. I will keep you guys updated on what the Dr's office says.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Week 20
How your baby's growing:
Your baby weighs about 10 1/2 ounces now. He's also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel. (For the first 20 weeks, when a baby's legs are curled up against his torso and hard to measure, measurements are taken from the top of his head to his bottom — the "crown to rump" measurement. After 20 weeks, he's measured from head to toe.)
He's swallowing more these days, which is good practice for his digestive system. He's also producing meconium, a black, sticky by-product of digestion. This gooey substance will accumulate in his bowels, and you'll see it in his first soiled diaper (some babies pass meconium in the womb or during delivery).
How your life's changing:
Congratulations! You've hit the halfway mark in your pregnancy. Make sure you're getting enough iron, a mineral that's used primarily to make hemoglobin (the part of your red blood cells that carries oxygen). During pregnancy, your body needs more iron to keep up with your expanding blood volume, as well as for your growing baby and the placenta. Red meat is one of the best sources of iron for pregnant women. Poultry (especially the dark meat) and shellfish also contain iron. Some common non-meat sources of iron include legumes, soy-based products, spinach, prune juice, raisins, and iron-fortified cereals.
If you haven't already signed up for a childbirth education class, you may want to look into one, especially if you're a first-timer. A structured class will help prepare you and your partner for the rigors of labor and delivery. Most hospitals and birth centers offer classes, either as weekly meetings or as a single intensive, one-day session. Many communities have independent instructors as well. Ask your friends, family members, or caregiver for recommendations.
Your baby weighs about 10 1/2 ounces now. He's also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel. (For the first 20 weeks, when a baby's legs are curled up against his torso and hard to measure, measurements are taken from the top of his head to his bottom — the "crown to rump" measurement. After 20 weeks, he's measured from head to toe.)
He's swallowing more these days, which is good practice for his digestive system. He's also producing meconium, a black, sticky by-product of digestion. This gooey substance will accumulate in his bowels, and you'll see it in his first soiled diaper (some babies pass meconium in the womb or during delivery).
Congratulations! You've hit the halfway mark in your pregnancy. Make sure you're getting enough iron, a mineral that's used primarily to make hemoglobin (the part of your red blood cells that carries oxygen). During pregnancy, your body needs more iron to keep up with your expanding blood volume, as well as for your growing baby and the placenta. Red meat is one of the best sources of iron for pregnant women. Poultry (especially the dark meat) and shellfish also contain iron. Some common non-meat sources of iron include legumes, soy-based products, spinach, prune juice, raisins, and iron-fortified cereals.
If you haven't already signed up for a childbirth education class, you may want to look into one, especially if you're a first-timer. A structured class will help prepare you and your partner for the rigors of labor and delivery. Most hospitals and birth centers offer classes, either as weekly meetings or as a single intensive, one-day session. Many communities have independent instructors as well. Ask your friends, family members, or caregiver for recommendations.
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