We have just over 3 months left until Abby Lu arrives. This past week has brought lots of kicks. I can have a bottled water or the laptop on my belly and when she kicks, it moves. That is a good sign that her movements are getting stronger. I also experienced my first sign of swelling over the weekend. My ankles were pretty puffy when I got off the plane on Saturday. I don't think I drank enough water and didn't walk enough while in the air. I slept on the plane, which was good, but likely caused the swelling. It is all gone now- thank goodness.Tonight Marcus and I met with a pediatric group our friends and doctor recommended and we chose our pediatrician. They will be able to meet Abby Lu on her birthday at the hospital and have an office in Cedar Park, near our home. We were sold when one of the physicians told us she "didn't have any children and was waiting on God to bless her family." We said that line so many times! We also were able to sign up for our breastfeeding classes within the practice. So much to learn in 13 weeks.
from Baby Center:
This week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended. She's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing her eyes, and perhaps even sucking her fingers. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. While her lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if she were to be born now. Chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother her, so just relax and enjoy the tickle.
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