We’ve been worrying about the size of our belly/baby even though the gynae said that we’re within the average range. At the same time, we’ve also been wondering whether our son should be kicking more especially since we’re supposed to be monitoring his kicks regularly from now on. I guess such is the fate of parenthood; the beginning of a lifetime of worrying about everything and anything.
The app we’re using (BabyBump) has a kick counter that helps to record up to 10 kicks or 2 hours, whichever comes first. We’re planning to start counting at least every other day before or after dinner time.
In the meantime, we’re looking forward to our next gynae visit in Week 29. Our gynae, Dr Ann Tan, doesn’t have any packages so we have to pay for each visit as we go along. She also only operates at Mount Elizabeth hospital (not exactly one of the cheapest places to deliver) so we have been (and will continue) burning quite a substantial hole in our pockets. However, she is very recognized in her field of expertise and I feel more comfortable with her, despite her no-nonsense approach, than my previously also-renowned gynae.
I totally understand that worry, guys. I’ll be that way too – some days I’d tell M with great concern that the little one has not been kicking much all day…and other days I’m “complaining” about his non-stop ruckus. I guess it’s because we can’t monitor everything when he’s in there. If you think about it, when they are out, they certainly don’t have a consistent behavior so why should they now? Just a thought
Hang in there…hope your ankle feels better, G. Don’t worry too much, it will all be wonderful!
Thanks Stef! That is so true. His kicks are still so inconsistent. =) My ankle is much better now and time is flying by so quickly. Can’t imagine that we’ll see our little one in a few short months!