Our Little Gymnast
This has been such a busy week with school, work and life in general. Little girl is doing great though! Her lack of movement causes stress at times but that is just because her big brother was the complete opposite so it is not what I am used to. My doctor (whom I love to death) is wanting us to become more familiar with baby girl's movements and habits. Since Colin's lack of movement is how we knew he needed to be induced a week early. So, now after each meal I lay on my side and count how many movements (any movement) I feel in 5 minutes. There should be 10. If there is not 10 then I have to wait an hour and make sure there is some additional movement. I also need to keep track of when I feel movements throughout the day. I have learned a lot. She actually moves more than I thought but they are move like spins rather then kicks. I will not complain about her not being a kicker! Even though she did get a really good kick to my ribcage last night while Will and I had a date night (we went to Bonefish - delicious). The kick actually made me feel a little sick, thankfully it was at the end of the meal. So, Little Bean (well now she is too big to be called that) has been referred to as "a little gymnast" each ultrasound that we have had. She apparently likes to flip and keeps her feet curled up by her head. I have also learned that she usually flips at least once an hour and is active after meals or if I wait to long between meals (she likes food). She also likes to be the MOST active at 3 am. Not cool...but I like the reassurance by her movement so all is forgiven.
My doctor is also paying closer attention this pregnancy because of my placenta issues with Colin, which is part of why he was induced. Apparently, I had with Colin what they call a "smokers placenta" even though I was not a smoker. This means that my placenta looked old due to the blood vessels being calcified and partially obstructed, which means it was not doing all it should for Colin. With a "smokers placenta" you have to worry about placental abruption which is when the placenta separates from the uterus wall during the time the baby still needs nutrients and oxygen. This can also lead to bleeding, premature birth and fetal distress among other things. Not to be a downer, but any prayers that my placenta stays "young" are appreciated!!
On a more positive side: I am feeling great! Still tired but what can you do. I do not really have strange cravings...even though Will would say that eating a pickle and then having a cookie right after qualifies as a weird eating habit. I also have to have my glass of orange juice every morning, which I love since normally I can not handle the acidic drink in the morning at all. My normally sensitive stomach has become an iron stomach when pregnant. I can drink milk, eat breakfast, etc. I love it! My belly has really been showing lately! I am thrilled! I am still low on my weight gain but my doctor does not seem worried because I have been eating so much.
This has been such a busy week with school, work and life in general. Little girl is doing great though! Her lack of movement causes stress at times but that is just because her big brother was the complete opposite so it is not what I am used to. My doctor (whom I love to death) is wanting us to become more familiar with baby girl's movements and habits. Since Colin's lack of movement is how we knew he needed to be induced a week early. So, now after each meal I lay on my side and count how many movements (any movement) I feel in 5 minutes. There should be 10. If there is not 10 then I have to wait an hour and make sure there is some additional movement. I also need to keep track of when I feel movements throughout the day. I have learned a lot. She actually moves more than I thought but they are move like spins rather then kicks. I will not complain about her not being a kicker! Even though she did get a really good kick to my ribcage last night while Will and I had a date night (we went to Bonefish - delicious). The kick actually made me feel a little sick, thankfully it was at the end of the meal. So, Little Bean (well now she is too big to be called that) has been referred to as "a little gymnast" each ultrasound that we have had. She apparently likes to flip and keeps her feet curled up by her head. I have also learned that she usually flips at least once an hour and is active after meals or if I wait to long between meals (she likes food). She also likes to be the MOST active at 3 am. Not cool...but I like the reassurance by her movement so all is forgiven.
My doctor is also paying closer attention this pregnancy because of my placenta issues with Colin, which is part of why he was induced. Apparently, I had with Colin what they call a "smokers placenta" even though I was not a smoker. This means that my placenta looked old due to the blood vessels being calcified and partially obstructed, which means it was not doing all it should for Colin. With a "smokers placenta" you have to worry about placental abruption which is when the placenta separates from the uterus wall during the time the baby still needs nutrients and oxygen. This can also lead to bleeding, premature birth and fetal distress among other things. Not to be a downer, but any prayers that my placenta stays "young" are appreciated!!
On a more positive side: I am feeling great! Still tired but what can you do. I do not really have strange cravings...even though Will would say that eating a pickle and then having a cookie right after qualifies as a weird eating habit. I also have to have my glass of orange juice every morning, which I love since normally I can not handle the acidic drink in the morning at all. My normally sensitive stomach has become an iron stomach when pregnant. I can drink milk, eat breakfast, etc. I love it! My belly has really been showing lately! I am thrilled! I am still low on my weight gain but my doctor does not seem worried because I have been eating so much.
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