We had our monthly appointment with the midwife today. All is well with both mum and babe. I have good blood pressure, no protein or sugars in my urine, my uterus measures (fundal height) appropriately for the number of weeks pregnant that I am, and my weight gain is good. Baby's heart beat was loud and strong.
While we were listening to the heart beat we were joking with the midwife about our baby being a drummer - Mark would really like a drummer in the family so that he can start a band. Needless to say I had to try and contain my giggles so we could get on with listening to the heart beat (the doppler bounced around a bit until I calmed down).
We chatted with the midwife about some of the baby movement I might be feeling. About a week ago I got what I think was a little kick while I was lying on the couch watching a movie. I gave my uterus a little poke and got a little poke back! Since then I occassionally get what feels like a little poke at the front of my uterus which the midwife agrees just might be our little one making its presence known. Its very exciting! Mark (and anyone else I let touch my belly) should be able to feel some movement in about a month.
Next week is the ultrasound which were looking forward to. We'll make sure to get some pictures to post!
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Hey Sam and Mark. It is so exciting when they start kicking. Enjoy. Love, Wen and Dad
ReplyDeleteHey Sam, it's so cool, it like a diary keep track of your pregnancy ...welcome to the motherhood world
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