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What is the rule of thumb for fetal movement? I know every baby is different however... my usually pretty active baby seems pretty sluggish today. I have felt him periodically throughout the day- just not like usual. I know at 28 weeks they say 10 times per hour... is that the same at 26 weeks if you have pretty regular movement?View Thread

26w2d
Weight Gain: 13 pounds
Symptoms/ Conditions: Hip pain, ECP, minor swelling, and itchy!!!
Other: Slowly starting to get the nursery together. Really haven't purchased anything- want to have my shower first which is quickly approaching!!!
Next Appointment: June 4thView Thread



24w 1d
Weight Gain: 10lbs
Symptoms/ Conditions: Hip pain and pelvic pressure are starting to get to me. It feels like this baby weighs 20 pounds at times!!! I found it's really important to use a pillow in between my knees at night to survive.
Other: Mothers day wasn't what I had planned. My DH got really drunk the night before. So I was up after only 4 hours of sleep with my DS while the DH slept all day. My DS made me a little flower pot with a picture flower in it. I love it!!!
Next Appointment: Glucose test 5/19 and OB Appt 5/21View Thread

23w 1d
Weight Gain: 10 lbs
Symptoms/Conditions: Braxton Hicks appear to be kicking in. Lower pubic pain- probably from the karate this kid has been practicing!!!
Other: Slightly elevated BP today, doctor is going to watch it carefully.
Next appointment: May 21stView Thread

BV doesn't seem to be a concern for him anymore since the meds made me feel better. I am a bit confused thinking about it though because he said all of my cultures came back negative... so did I not have BV? Either way it was something that feels better!
My blood pressure was a little high today. Normally I am 120 over something and today I was 130/71.
Total weight gain is 10 lbs so far.
I will be seeing the doctor every 2 weeks to ensure these braxton hicks contractions aren't doing anything to my cervix and to watch my blood pressure. I always feel like it's something!!!View Thread

I delivered my first at a hospital that couldn't handle anything other than a birth and extreme minor issues. If something were necessary I would've been transferred- to me all of that seemed crazy. This time I have a choice where to deliver and I am choosing one that can handle everything!
Good luck!View Thread

Team Blue!View Thread

22w 4d
This is baby #2
Started showing around 12 weeks
Movement first felt around 16 weeks and has became much stronger ever since. You can see movement from the outside now.View Thread
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