I think it's safe to say that my body has been plagued with health issues throughout this pregnancy. In addition to the everyday stuff like vomiting (still!), migraines, insomnia, and major hip pains, I have had three more major issues since the first trimester: Two root canals An eye infection which required a visit to the E.R. An emergency appendectomy And in order to treat these ailments, my body — and the baby as a result of being dependent on my body — has been subjected to the following: dental x-rays dental Novocain prescription steroids prescription antihistamines various antibiotics Tylenol-Codeine repeated injections of Morphine over a 12-hour period an MRI general anesthesia abdominal surgery two weeks of Percocet Granted, these drugs and procedures were all administered with the approval of my OB (and in the case of...
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