My doctor's appointment (last week) went very well. My blood pressure is good, Jax's heartbeat is good. I'm growing and gained weight. Like, 4 pounds of weight! I can't believe Dr. G did not get on to me about that! Partly, she thinks my weight is because of the swelling I have come to know this past week. She has been pleased overall with my weight and now is the time I will really start growing/gaining. I guess it is to be expected. Everything else was normal.
The new thing I now have to start doing is tracking the baby's movement. At some point during the day, I have to track that the baby has kicked/moved around at least 10 times in a 2-hour time period. Then check-off the date on my card and carry on with life. If the baby does not move 10 times within a 2-hour period all day - I have to go in to the hospital and have him checked out. They are very concerned with movement these days. It's how we know the baby is healthy.
I now have to do this everyday until I give birth. That, I was not aware of when I became pregnant.
The other day, Nik told me that during the night (while I was sleeping) he could feel baby moving all kinds. It's very cool. I'm glad that he can experience some of what I get to experience carrying baby.
Looking beautiful! I didn't know the thing about movement either... crazy!
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