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concerned/curious pregnant woman
i have a few questions about my pregnancy..
1. Im currently 16 weeks and 2 days pregnant, the past week i been feeling flutters and stomach twisties but for the past 2 days now i haven't been feeling anything, should i be worried?
2. when i was 13 weeks and 5 days pregnant, my OB measured my baby at 4 inches then, when i been reading that roughly the average baby doesnt reach 4 inches until 15 weeks, how much bigger do you think my baby is now 2 weeks later when she seemed to be already a half inch ahead of a average growing baby?
3. How would i know if something was wrong with my unborn baby if i dont go get ultrasounds that often?
1. Im currently 16 weeks and 2 days pregnant, the past week i been feeling flutters and stomach twisties but for the past 2 days now i haven't been feeling anything, should i be worried?
2. when i was 13 weeks and 5 days pregnant, my OB measured my baby at 4 inches then, when i been reading that roughly the average baby doesnt reach 4 inches until 15 weeks, how much bigger do you think my baby is now 2 weeks later when she seemed to be already a half inch ahead of a average growing baby?
3. How would i know if something was wrong with my unborn baby if i dont go get ultrasounds that often?
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2. Your baby won't always grow at the same pace. Some measurements might seem larger, some might seem smaller. Each week is a different level of growth, so while at your last appointment baby was bigger, by your next appointment its still entirely likely that baby will measure smaller. The healthier you are, the healthier baby is. So instead of focusing on what your baby weighs or measures, you should focus on being the healthiest 'you' possible so that your body promotes good growing to your little one.
3. Playing the waiting game *****, I had my last ultrasound at 22 weeks and
my doctor says no more unless something goes wrong. I bawled. But, if something is wrong with your baby your body will tell you. Don't ignore what you feel. If you feel 'off' or like something is.seriously.wrong, go get checked out immediately. That being said, there are a variety of symptoms that might make you feel off, I.highly suggest you buy a book, my favorite is your pregnancy week by week, but I know some other moms who.swear by the book what to expect when you are expecting. A book is a much better place to get answers because the internet will just scare you, a book will educate you.
Hope this could help you at least a little bit!
2. Your baby won't always grow at the same pace. Some measurements might seem larger, some might seem smaller. Each week is a different level of growth, so while at your last appointment baby was bigger, by your next appointment its still entirely likely that baby will measure smaller. The healthier you are, the healthier baby is. So instead of focusing on what your baby weighs or measures, you should focus on being the healthiest 'you' possible so that your body promotes good growing to your little one.
3. Playing the waiting game *****, I had my last ultrasound at 22 weeks and
my doctor says no more unless something goes wrong. I bawled. But, if something is wrong with your baby your body will tell you. Don't ignore what you feel. If you feel 'off' or like something is.seriously.wrong, go get checked out immediately. That being said, there are a variety of symptoms that might make you feel off, I.highly suggest you buy a book, my favorite is your pregnancy week by week, but I know some other moms who.swear by the book what to expect when you are expecting. A book is a much better place to get answers because the internet will just scare you, a book will educate you.
Hope this could help you at least a little bit!
1. Babies have active/passive states, just like we do. The only difference is that we have night and day to tell us when to sleep/ be awake, babies just go go go until they tire themselves out. I know its very worrisome, I still freak out when I don't feel my baby move for a couple hours. Also try to remember that some areas of your uterus might be more sensitive then others, so while you may feel lots of movement in area, you might not feel the same.movements so well in other areas.
1. definitely don't worry, it will be a while before you're feeling regular movement
2.babies grow at different rates and have growth spurts at different times, a week off isn't anything at all.. he/she may become average or just slightly above, or even can go below average by your next u/s, it depends on baby and their growth spurts
3. your doctor will check h/b's at each appt. and you just have to have faith if something was wrong your body would let you know. when you get farther along (like 24+ weeks) you'll know with regular movement.
2.babies grow at different rates and have growth spurts at different times, a week off isn't anything at all.. he/she may become average or just slightly above, or even can go below average by your next u/s, it depends on baby and their growth spurts
3. your doctor will check h/b's at each appt. and you just have to have faith if something was wrong your body would let you know. when you get farther along (like 24+ weeks) you'll know with regular movement.
well youre stilla bit soon to feel baby move
but yes around that time i would feel the same
like some day i would feel something and a lot of other days i wouldnt
but its not something to be concern about at this point :)
about the measurements idk what to tell you ,
some babies may grow a bit quicker or itll like just spread out evenly throughout your pregnancy
and what do you mean to know if something is wrong with your bby? they do you tests at 20 weeks to see if bby is fine from having DS or other issues. They schudule you u/s ever so often to see how bbys organs are developing and they would realize if something was not right.
hope i was a little help. BUMP. maybe other ladies can help you on here:)
but yes around that time i would feel the same
like some day i would feel something and a lot of other days i wouldnt
but its not something to be concern about at this point :)
about the measurements idk what to tell you ,
some babies may grow a bit quicker or itll like just spread out evenly throughout your pregnancy
and what do you mean to know if something is wrong with your bby? they do you tests at 20 weeks to see if bby is fine from having DS or other issues. They schudule you u/s ever so often to see how bbys organs are developing and they would realize if something was not right.
hope i was a little help. BUMP. maybe other ladies can help you on here:)
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