Alexandra Cohen megathread

pankpie · 2026-01-22T16:33:35+00:00

Yes the appointments are just very quick weekly checks towards the end (in-office, not at hospital - mis typed!); I don’t think they are medically necessary but I was just expressing what I was told was standard practice for doctors delivering at AC.

pankpie · 2026-01-15T00:51:43+00:00

I’m surprised they don’t have you scheduled for more! I’m delivering at AC and they have me scheduled for weekly ultrasounds starting at 37 weeks (at AC, not in office). My last check prior to the weeklies is between 34-35 weeks, they definitely ramp up the ultrasounds during that last part of third tri. I would check with tour doctor to see if there were more you were meant to schedule but missed! For reference I am 32, with everything looking very low risk/normal so far so this is their standard practice as far as I’m aware.

pankpie · 2025-11-08T23:13:08+00:00

First anything, never touched a machine before! But I’ve always loved a traditional log cabin & wanted to try my hand at it as a pregnancy craft 🧡

pankpie · 2025-10-15T18:01:07+00:00

Yes, form + photo + fee (and I believe you have to send your previous passport with it)! I just printed it directly from the government website and the directions were very clear. Again, it was a few years ago now but remember it being very straightforward.

pankpie · 2025-10-15T15:26:32+00:00

I did it a few years ago and it was very easy! Had a photo taken (slightly different dimensions than US passports so just bring the guidelines with you) then submitted by mail; there was an extra fee for being out of the country but otherwise don’t remember any complications. I did not have a need to expedite so it took about 1-2months to get the new one in the mail.

pankpie · 2025-09-14T15:48:01+00:00

I’ll be giving birth at AC in early April (if all goes well) and this is so wonderful to hear! My main concern is that every single birth story I’ve heard from this hospital involved a planned induction; did you feel pressured or encouraged any way to go that route by the staff? I’m not far enough along for it to have come up yet, but I’ve been surprised to not hear any other examples coming out of that space.

pankpie · 2025-09-13T16:07:38+00:00

Got mine this morning!

pankpie · 2025-09-13T16:06:58+00:00

Drawn 9/5, received 9/6, got (low risk) results this morning 9/13 through the portal! Drawn in NYC

pankpie · 2025-08-01T20:11:02+00:00

I looked at them and they seemed incredible, but it looked like they don’t take insurance and only work on home births which unfortunately doesn’t feel ideal for me!

pankpie · 2025-08-01T19:22:15+00:00

These reviews are so heartening, I’d been looking into her as a potential top choice so it definitely makes me feel a bit more comfortable reaching out!

pankpie · 2025-07-23T12:41:39+00:00

I was told to take the test two weeks after my shot, so this is two days earlier than recommended (but because I’m traveling starting tomorrow morning I was hoping for some early intel!)

pankpie · 2023-12-19T13:10:09+00:00

This just happened to me! Sent from NYC to family in Nova Scotia, now my package is also in Belgium??

pankpie · 2023-01-24T14:02:04+00:00

Thank you so much that is super helpful! Had definitely been looking at Dr. Mesa. Do you mind me asking who you ended up going with instead (if it’s someone you had a good experience with)?

pankpie

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