Due in December/January/February 2013/14

16 weeks seems so far away for me! Even 10 weeks when I can do intelligender is ages. Haha

Went to my gp for the blood test. He was his usual incompetent self, and took a full 10 mins to find the tick box for HCG in his computer referral software. I felt like saying "oh move over, I could learn the software and find and print the damn thing quicker". Lol. But held my tongue. So he prints the hcg test and asks if since I saw Dr K (the fertility specialist) if I've had "all my other pregnancy tests". I looked at him blankly. After 2 children I thought I had a handle on how this would go down. I held my pee prior to the appt because gp's never believe you when you say you are pg and its routine for them to do a dip stick test in their office before referring for the blood test.

Anyway, I said no, he handed me clomid, said "if you're not pregnant in 3 months come back and we'll do further tests and investigation". At which point the GP grabbed my referral back, um'd and ah'd a bit, then said "you book in with the nurse for the blood test, I'll find out what tests you need and speak to her".

.... O...K

So I'm booking a blood test with a lady who only works mornings, not within the practice, and I don't even have a referral, I'm just trusting that he will call her and get her one??? So odd.

I faked the whole "I stopped charting" thing and don't know my LMP to try and get a dating scan, and he just said "that's no problem, we can work that out" so I assume when I get my results I'll be referred for that.

So annoying. What else is there to test??

He didn't even do the dip stick test, so basically I walked out with no referral and no advice for my $60 fee.

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I feel really icky today which is strange because for eleven weeks I've had no MS. I thought it was meant to be getting better now... Not starting!

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Sorry to hear that the m/s is kicking in a bit for you. Mine went away for a bit around week 12/13 but has come back a bit this week. So strange, especially as I never had m/s with either ds. It feels weird to be a bit more like most pg ladies and have a rough first trimester! This week I've felt a bit like I've had a hangover and feel fragile when it comes to food. That feeling's come & gone the whole pg and now heartburn is starting to creep in :sigh: Not long now until your scan!!

Meeks, it sounds like your gp is a bit of a c*ck! I can't imagine having to pay a consultation fee too, that lack of care would really hack me off too if that'd happened to me.

oxox, I feel the same way about nub-guessing too and although I've had a few ladies on here take a look at my scan pics I haven't created a thread as I don't want to get my hopes up or dashed when it's not 100% anyway. I'm just happy that I was looking in the right area for a nub and am happy to wait until my 20 week scan to find out definitively.

Grace & Soar sorry the m/s is still affecting you both. Hope it eases off soon.

Smiley, the chinese charts never agree with my ds's too. I'm not even bothering to find out with this one as it's 50/50!

Thanks dream, yes he is a idiot! But because we live in a small town the next option for a gp is 1.5hrs drive. No thanks. But I'm glad my ob is fantastic, I'm going to use the same one as last time, so I won't have to see the gp much at all. In fact the only time in the past 12 months I've been to the doctor was for my referral to the fertility specialist. Not that I haven't been sick, I just refuse to go, pay, and be told to go home and wait it out.

So the nurse did have to chase the referral up but was able to see me this morning. I don't think I'll get the results of the blood test until Monday or Tuesday though, unfortunately!

I woke up at 3am with the worst morning sickness. I always get it early, and feel constantly hungover and like I may spew at any moment but never actually get the relief of doing it. Just that horrible water in my mouth like I'm going to. It's not to that stage yet though, I was able to go back to sleep and figured I couldn't feel sick if I was sleeping, lol.

Omg seriously? I'm having round ligament pain really bad every time I stand up or cough or laugh. I don't remember having this so early before. Has anyone else got it early? I had it super bad with ds1 and 2, but I thought it was around 10 weeks ish. I am 4 and a bit weeks. What the hell?

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Grace I feel the same way you do. My OB won't schedule an anatomy scan until 19Weeks, I'm not sure I can wait that long. There's a place by my house that does gender scan starting at 13weeks for $90 and if they can't see it or baby's not cooperating, you get to go back for free. I so want to go but my hubby made me promise to wait. I'll wait but if around 16 weeks I can no longer wait I'll see if I can convince him to let me go to the other place.

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im sure you can convince your hubby to let you, date night and he will hopefully let you get the earlier scan ;)

my hubby is telling me to get the early one as he knows how much anxiety I have about it so far mmmm.....

ok ill try to post my 12 week here, I can have my anatomy (or morphology scan they call it here Aus) on the 24th of July I can get the 16 week one in 2 weeks im so scared of the outcome though....

nup it wont let me upload :( must be my computer?

I am feeling ok. Still having some morning sickness here and there but I think it is passing for the most part! I am just ready to get out of the 1st trimester!

Dreamofpink, so that means you already had your 12 week scan? Did you get any feelings on gender while there? I am half tempted to cancel my appt because I am so scared I will see something that will crash my hopes! What is wrong with me? Who would give up the chance to see a growing miracle for such a selfish reason? Ugh! I hate this! :worry:

I've been absent all day being sick :( turns out it wasn't morning sickness but a bug!! Well that at least solves the mystery of why I suddenly got MS at nearly 12 weeks. Can't stop to chat and will catch up with you all when I am feeling better.

Meeks I got round ligament pain really early, think it was the surge of hormones loosing everything up because I actually feels a bit better now!

3boys, how horrible having a bug but good it's not ms coming to get you. Hope you feel better soon...

I had follow up scan today 13wks 2days and have posted pic. Please have a guess!

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Omg seriously? I'm having round ligament pain really bad every time I stand up or cough or laugh. I don't remember having this so early before. Has anyone else got it early? I had it super bad with ds1 and 2, but I thought it was around 10 weeks ish. I am 4 and a bit weeks. What the hell?

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I actually had it really bad at 4-6 weeks this time.. same things too - upon standing, coughing.. and sneezing was the worst. I actually had rarely had it since I hit about 6 week. But I'd say no worries at all because I totally had that and was also shocked how early it was.. but i'm almost 14 weeks and babies still here :)

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I am feeling ok. Still having some morning sickness here and there but I think it is passing for the most part! I am just ready to get out of the 1st trimester!

Dreamofpink, so that means you already had your 12 week scan? Did you get any feelings on gender while there? I am half tempted to cancel my appt because I am so scared I will see something that will crash my hopes! What is wrong with me? Who would give up the chance to see a growing miracle for such a selfish reason? Ugh! I hate this! :worry:

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LOL! I never got my NT scan done. I actually was having multiple panic attacks leading up to that day so I cancelled it. I mainly was worried about getting a positive result and having to deal with that stress when it's likely nothing (and because either way we'd keep the baby) BUT I also didn't want to see the nub and have to think about that forever too!! I'm also a little shocked I passes on the opportunity to see the baby, but that same week I had a Dr. appt. and heard the heartbeat so for me it was equally as reassuring in a way! We are staying team green this time.. and I have noooo desire to know the gender what so ever. I figure why not live in a world of maybe's for more months if I can. I know if it's DS#3 I will have no issues at birth as that's what I'm mostly expecting!

I just finally got back into my FF chart and changed over to pregnancy mode. Found the BEST tip on morning sickness, and its got me wondering if this is why I was naturally craving yoghurt, cheese, and milk!! My sickness was slightly better today. Coincidence?

"My mid wife saved me during morning sickness when she shared this- the actual cure for morning sickness- PROTEIN!
Strange that all the books tell you to eat crackers and toast, carbs, when what your body really needs is some protein to get you going!"

Meanwhile...

I get my blood work back Monday to confirm what we already know. The gp said "good luck" as I walked out and I was really annoyed. I wanted to slap him and say "no, I don't need luck, I'm already pregnant as evidenced by my hpt's you idiot". Of course I smiled and thanked him and went on my way, quietly plotting scenarios where he gets fired. I think no matter what he says I want to be angry because he's so incompetent. Thankfully I will see my ob soon enough and not have to deal with the idiot gp.

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I actually had it really bad at 4-6 weeks this time.. same things too - upon standing, coughing.. and sneezing was the worst. I actually had rarely had it since I hit about 6 week. But I'd say no worries at all because I totally had that and was also shocked how early it was.. but i'm almost 14 weeks and babies still here :)

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Thank you!!! Very reassuring. Part of my freak out was since I was on clomid that perhaps the pains were from twins! But if you got them early with just one, that's a good sign.

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Thank you!!! Very reassuring. Part of my freak out was since I was on clomid that perhaps the pains were from twins! But if you got them early with just one, that's a good sign.

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Well.. I haven't had an ultrasound so I guess twins isn't off the table.. but I'd think my stomach would be a lot larger than it is now if I was actually having twins. Oh please nooo!!!!!

Meeks-I am totally going to try the protein tip for m/s! Thanks for sharing that info!

So I thought I had hit my all time worst with the m/s earlier this week getting sick 3 times in one day which I thought was super odd but just thought this is my bad luck. Then my youngest son started throwing up that same evening and low and behold he definitely had a stomach bug. Now both of us woke up this morning and so far so good! I am hoping that both of us caught a bug and now it has passed. I still feel slightly queasy but not enough to take Zophran so I am taking this as a positive! Plus I had been taking the Zophran religiously for 3 weeks and now that I am off of it I really feel better. I think I took it for so long bc I was afraid of what would happen if I didn't!

This morning a friend posted she is having a girl after 2 boys and it gave me
Some hope that you can get a girl after 2 boys. I don't know if she swayed but it was good to see that it can happen! Here's to hoping we are all baking our little girls!

Totally all over the protein!! I love eggs!!!

Here is hoping soar!! I posted updated scan pic if you want to guess... Who else has scans coming up!?

Anyone feeling any movement? I'm 13 weeks and 4 days (I think...) and have been pretty sure in the past I've felt the odd thing but haven't been noticing anything recently. I know with my boys I felt stuff from 11 weeks on both times. I had an anterior placenta with DS2 so maybe I have one again...

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Anyone feeling any movement? I'm 13 weeks and 4 days (I think...) and have been pretty sure in the past I've felt the odd thing but haven't been noticing anything recently. I know with my boys I felt stuff from 11 weeks on both times. I had an anterior placenta with DS2 so maybe I have one again...

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Obviously a no from me, but I felt movement from 11-14 weeks on for each of mine.

This morning I was up at 4am thinking I was going to throw up, feeling horrible sitting on the toilet for 2hrs with a bucket until I just went back to bed at 6am and my alarm went off for work at 6.30. I feel like death, but then this is what a newborn is like so maybe it's good practice!

It was so bad I started to worry about some Brie I ate before my bfp and listeria. But then I know I've woken up with m/s at 3 am a few times already so I don't think it is.

Just ate an egg for breakfast and I am feeling pretty good! I ate a donut while it cooked and now I am sitting here feeling like I can function today! Thanks again for the tip! Looks like I am going to be eating an egg a day to keep the m/s away!

Ok so has anyone been dealing with weight gain yet? I feel so large! But totally not showing yet... and my weight seems to be fluctuating from having gained 2-5 pounds depending on the time of day of course :)

LOL! I haven't stepped on the scale in at least a week because I think I've probably gained close to 10lbs at 14 weeks! I started out quite small, 104lbs and it seems that with past pregnancies I gain 10lbs pretty fast and then another 10-15 very slowly over the last few weeks.

Does or has anyone had to take iron during pregnancy? I was having to take it before I was pregnant but stopped and feel like I need to start taking some again.. I don't have another appt. for 2ish weeks so hopefully I can hold off until then to ask my OB about it!

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LOL! I haven't stepped on the scale in at least a week because I think I've probably gained close to 10lbs at 14 weeks! I started out quite small, 104lbs and it seems that with past pregnancies I gain 10lbs pretty fast and then another 10-15 very slowly over the last few weeks.

Does or has anyone had to take iron during pregnancy? I was having to take it before I was pregnant but stopped and feel like I need to start taking some again.. I don't have another appt. for 2ish weeks so hopefully I can hold off until then to ask my OB about it!

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Yes I have had to take iron in all my pregnancies and after so long on LE I had to take it while ttc at the end too. I felt dizzy, saw stars when I stood up, was extremely fatigued (more than normal for pregnancy or ttc) often got dizzy then felt like throwing up. Starting iron had immediate benefit and within 24hrs I felt better.

I had blood tests to confirm I was low in both pregnancies but while ttc this time when I had the same symptoms I just started it myself. It's my only 'boy sway' factor. But one I couldn't avoid.

Well the low protein and morning sickness thing must be true, before bed last night I ate about two handfuls of pistachio nuts, and a glass of milk.

I didn't wake up sick last night for the first time in a week so that's fantastic! This morning I felt well and made my own muesli with lots of seeds and almonds and high protein things. Fx it keeps working!

Glad to hear you weren't plagued by m/s during the night Meeks. It's fascinating that it's linked to a lack of protein! Glad you've found a successful way of keeping it at bay. Did your ds2 enjoy his birthday?

Protein, movement, hope....I like this thread!!!

It makes me so happy to see so many faces over here and I hope that each and every pregnancy ends with a snuggly little winter baby!

I did hear the heartbeat of our bub yesterday and I feel so much better with this news!!!

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Protein, movement, hope....I like this thread!!!

It makes me so happy to see so many faces over here and I hope that each and every pregnancy ends with a snuggly little winter baby!

I did hear the heartbeat of our bub yesterday and I feel so much better with this news!!!

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Well said. Am I the only one having a summer baby? February is the end of summer here!

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Well said. Am I the only one having a summer baby? February is the end of summer here!

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Opps!!! Meeks, I keep on forgetting that is it summer over there...my pal just had her second "winter" baby...out of five little "kiwi" girls! A summer baby is going to be so lovely for you Meeks!

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Opps!!! Meeks, I keep on forgetting that is it summer over there...my pal just had her second "winter" baby...out of five little "kiwi" girls! A summer baby is going to be so lovely for you Meeks!

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I know I forget the seasons are opposite for you guys too. This will be my first bub born in warm weather! I have May and June babies already so they were the height of winter cold for us. This will be different!

It's my ds2's birthday party tomorrow, better get to bed!

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Yes I have had to take iron in all my pregnancies and after so long on LE I had to take it while ttc at the end too. I felt dizzy, saw stars when I stood up, was extremely fatigued (more than normal for pregnancy or ttc) often got dizzy then felt like throwing up. Starting iron had immediate benefit and within 24hrs I felt better.

I had blood tests to confirm I was low in both pregnancies but while ttc this time when I had the same symptoms I just started it myself. It's my only 'boy sway' factor. But one I couldn't avoid.

Well the low protein and morning sickness thing must be true, before bed last night I ate about two handfuls of pistachio nuts, and a glass of milk.

I didn't wake up sick last night for the first time in a week so that's fantastic! This morning I felt well and made my own muesli with lots of seeds and almonds and high protein things. Fx it keeps working!

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What type of iron do you take? There are so many different kinds I don't know what Dr. recommend for pregnancy? I also had to take some while ttc for the same reasons. I would be out for a week with horrible dizziness and nausea every time AF came so I as well knew it was just something I had to take, but stopped probably around 5 weeks thinking the amount in my prenatal was fine.

We told my parents today we are expecting baby 3.0 today! I wrapped up the picture of all of us with an =5! It was a day early for Father's Day but I just couldn't wait any longer. My Dad got it as soon as he opened it up! He was so excited and started tearing up! I love little moments like this! My mom of course was crying and so sweet! We also gave them a picture of DS1 with a chalkboard that read Big Bro X2 and then another with DS2 with a chalkboard that said I'm being promoted to Big Brother in January 2014! We tell my DH's parents the same way but tomorrow!

As far as eight gain goes I was 115 when we conceived and now I'm 122! 7lbs already! Yikes! I am hoping its just a little water weight! Heehee :-)! I am 10 weeks and I told myself I will NOT wear maternity until 12 weeks but if I keep gaining a pound a week that maybe a little difficult! How is everyone else feeling about their IRL clothes? I am definitely unbottoning the top button after dinner! Eck!

I've put on loads of weight, I always do in the first trimester as I need to constantly eat so I don't feel sick.

I'm into the second trimester now and feeling better all the time (minis the relentless fatigue - which is now thanks to insomnia!!!? Seriously???) so I guess I should start eating healthier and less... Got into some bad habits. I look pretty pregnant already and mainly wear leggings, normal trousers don't fit anymore. In spite of the LE diet I did stills manage to hold on to my little tummy pouch.

Soar, what a lovely way to tell your parents! I hope you are met with the same lovely reaction when you tell DH's parents!

So is anyone still feeling nervous about bubs (as you approach/enter the second trimester)? I feel like my worrying is endless... And I'd really like to just enjoy being pregnant.

By the way we told some friends yesterday we are expecting our third... And the girl comments were endless, 'do you want a girl', 'have you picked your girl name yet', 'I'm so glad I have a daughter', 'if you don't get a girl this time will you go for a boy'... And they didn't stop!! My biggest concern about having another boy is having to deal with people's comments!! I've started saying that Yes it would be lovely to have a daughter as we don't have one, but every dynamic is special so we will be very happy with whatever we get! Obviously the most important thing is a healthy person. I honestly don't know how I will feel if we have another boy, there is something very cool about a brood of boys and I absolutely adore my boys. I do like the idea of having a chilled out little girl and having someone to share my girlie side with. But lets not forget not all girls are girlie.... Desiring a gender kinda puts a lot of pressure in the expectations you have and I suppose if we have a girl I will have to keep those expectations very much in check.

Still not sure what to make of my nub pic. Ds2 was relatively flat, as in it wasn't right up there making it totally obvious. And there are loads of confirmed boy pics that had lots of girl guesses...

Msblakely
I can't remember the name of the iron but its the one I was put on in pregnancy, which had iron with folic acid and vit c, except I switched to same brand minus the vit c and folic since I was on LE. Same kind of iron so I assume its still fine in pregnancy. Now I'm taking a prenatal I've started only taking half a tablet of the iron, will see if I get tired. I have been this week but we had a lot going on. When I started the prenatal vitamin I made sure to adjust my folic acid so that I've continued on the same amount as while ttc. I don't want to muck with that.

Soar
Telling your parents that way is lovely, I really like that idea! Actually we told dh's parents today and ds2's birthday out of necessity as dh's mum kept trying to make me drink champagne, and I ended up saying something by accident the third time she asked me. I said "no, no really I can't" then immediately realised there is only a handful of reasons a woman my age can't drink. She clicked pretty fast and I had to shush her and say it was only early and we haven't even had an ultrasound yet.

Tree you will love this, her first comment was "oh, that's lovely. Congratulations." (Good comment) then "can you have a girl this time please? We need a girl in the family". NO WORRIES, because its so easy. Grrr! I told her I expected a boy just because I was grumpy!

hello ladies I don't remember where the bump photo thread is but here is mine at 16 weeks with boy 3! feeling so big:tissue: not to mention its hard to wear heels like I used too! are any other December moms showing?

http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/8307/i8y.jpg

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hello ladies I don't remember where the bump photo thread is but here is mine at 16 weeks with boy 3! feeling so big:tissue: not to mention its hard to wear heels like I used too! are any other December moms showing?

http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/8307/i8y.jpg

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You are so cute and tiny!!!!! I have more of the lump thing going on...so although I might take a pic on Tuesday at 15 weeks, it will be a turn your head, close your eyes type!!

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hello ladies I don't remember where the bump photo thread is but here is mine at 16 weeks with boy 3! feeling so big:tissue: not to mention its hard to wear heels like I used too! are any other December moms showing?

http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/8307/i8y.jpg

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I'm feeling big too! Especially come the end of the day it really pops! I'll take a pic sometime this week and post. I really don't like this stage of pregnancy when I just feel more fat than anything. My pants are feeling tight and several pairs are no longer wearable. Once I get a lot bigger I feel like it's obvious that I'm going to feel big.. but I really hate the initial bump when it's still a little questionable whether I haven't lost baby weight from before, or if I'm pregnant again!

Haha love the pics, you look fantastic, but I know what you are all talking about. I like to refer to it as the 'swallowed a keg' stage of pregnancy. Where nobody knows if you have just been drinking too much beer or eating junk food, vs actually pregnant. I hate it too! I like it when it's tight and big and obvious that you are pg!

If it makes you feel any better my skin is like a teenager again. I have big ugly pimples everywhere!!

Also, I cleaned the house yesterday before ds2's party and pulled every single muscle in my bum! How on earth I did that doing something I do all the time I have no idea, but every time I sit or bend over today it kills!! Lol

14 weeks and still feeling sick , plus my 4 year old ( 3rd son) is driving me batty today ;)

I just booked my 15.5 week gender scan for 10 days time !!! Scares the crap our of me as I'm sure it's another boy who I will love but it probably only means 10 more days of daydreaming about pink :(

I'm only going to believe it if I see boy parts ill just wait till the 20 week to confirm if by and chance they say they think its a girl .....

Hope everyone is well xx

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14 weeks and still feeling sick , plus my 4 year old ( 3rd son) is driving me batty today ;)

I just booked my 15.5 week gender scan for 10 days time !!! Scares the crap our of me as I'm sure it's another boy who I will love but it probably only means 10 more days of daydreaming about pink :(

I'm only going to believe it if I see boy parts ill just wait till the 20 week to confirm if by and chance they say they think its a girl .....

Hope everyone is well xx

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Omg how exciting!!

4 year olds are crazy, I agree. My ds1 is 4 and drives me mad most days. My ds2 just turned 2 and has been trialing tantrums, but has no stamina. He lasts 30 seconds and nobody pays attention so he stops. Ds1 could chuck it for 3 hrs and keep going weather you paid attention or not. After him poor ds2 never stood a chance. Lol

Lol I would feel the same re hearing girl vs boy!!

Urgh, gp was being an ass as usual. He referred me to my ob, and I asked about a dating scan, he didn't know when they did them, then said "oh probably 8 weeks" then "your ob can organise the referral" except in AUS we don't see our ob until 11 weeks.

Anyway by then I can see the bub on my ob's ultrasound anyway so there's no point. I just really wanted to know bubs was in the right spot and only one baby! How annoying.

Here are my bloods taken at 15 dpo. Which number is my hcg? The 202 or the 524?

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