FETAL MOVEMENTS

I felt the first movements I recognized as the baby this past Saturday (8-22-09). I was of course sitting quietly in bed and felt about 4 flutters in a row. I wasn't sure of what it was of first but when it happened a few times in a row I figured it out. The books I have all say you should start to feel movement between 16-20 weeks. I was right at the end of week 16 beginning of week 17.

Since then I have also been feeling a few little thumps here and there. The baby likes to move around in the afternoons while I am sitting at my desk or when I sit down in the evening. It is interesting to me how they seem to be in different places each time. The baby is certainly busy moving all around.

Week 16

Here is my 16 week photo. I can definitely tell a difference. I like how my dog is looking up at me like what the heck are you doing.

I had another follow up appointment today. Everything is progressing at the rate they like to see. They took measurements and said that I was right on target. The lady who did the doppler today is the ultra sound tech and had said not to worry if it takes her a while to find the heartbeat. She said she was used to being able to see the baby on the ultrasound screen. So the comment you hear (if you can hear it) was related to this. She didn't actually have any trouble and found the heartbeat right away.

The ultrasound has been scheduled for September's appointment. We are hoping to find out if we are expecting a boy or girl at that time. We are both very much looking forward to this and are also hoping the baby cooperates.