naughty baby

[maisiedotes]

UGH! This baby scared the crap out of me today. I got up at 6:00 to peep and laid back down in bed and there was no movement. I laid there for a while and then got scared, so I had some OJ and laid back down. Still nothing. Finally I had a half a cup of coffee and laid back down, STILL nothing. I had a meltdown because NATURALLY our doppler battery croaked last night (of all nights). DH was on his way out to the hardware store for batteries so I didn't lose my mind and I decided to try the doppler one more time. It worked! I found her heartbeat, strong as ever, and then she started kicking.

She scared mommy. Is this a sign of things to come?? Is she going to be mischevious? I am just so relieved. It was scary. 45 minutes of complete stillness. She better keep kicking me steadily to keep me from having a nervous breakdown...

[Isaac'sMa]

Oh, yeah, she sounds like a mischief maker! The type when it's quiet you wonder what she's up to (you know it'll be something!)

Glad you got her HB and everything seems well. Babies DO NOT like doppler IME so that'll always wake 'em up!

I know how you feel though, my little one wasn't active when I lay down to go to sleep the other night (*always* kicks up a storm at that time) Well, needless to say I hardly slept that night...oh how I wish I had rented a doppler!

[scheelimama]

I can't imagine how much *more* stressful that would be for you than for the average pregnant woman. I'm glad the doppler worked for you and that she strong and healthy.

[sorteep]

OHH how frightening for you... I am sorry you ahd to endure those long minutes of terror.. I am glad it worked out OK,, sounds like DH is very supportive.. many hugs

[monocyte]

s!!

I know my paranoid-ness will never end...and according to my mw, if it did end, she'd be worried about me.

[Curlita]

I'm glad that baby came to her senses and let you know that all was well. I hope you gave her a firm talking to.

Originally Posted by monocyte

I know my paranoid-ness will never end...and according to my mw, if it did end, she'd be worried about me.

During my first pregnancy, at about 9 weeks, I became certain that something was Terribly Wrong and went to my midwive's office and wound up getting a transvaginal ultrasound because it was the only method of reassurance at that early a juncture. I felt like a moron for being so obsessively worried and my midwife said, basically, hey, this is going to be the person you love more than anyone else in the world and you will worry about them for the next 18 years. So that made me feel better...

[Googy]

Tsk tsk, little one! Oh how they like to scare us! DD was the same way--I went in for monitoring tons of times. If its any consolation, she is the sweetest, least mischievious little girl now!

[monocyte]

Originally Posted by Curlita

During my first pregnancy, at about 9 weeks, I became certain that something was Terribly Wrong and went to my midwive's office and wound up getting a transvaginal ultrasound because it was the only method of reassurance at that early a juncture. I felt like a moron for being so obsessively worried and my midwife said, basically, hey, this is going to be the person you love more than anyone else in the world and you will worry about them for the next 18 years. So that made me feel better...

I did that at about 9 weeks with this pg - sudden loss of all symptoms. To go from hyperemesis to drinking coffee, and eating...well, just eating. After 2 days I realized, OMG, there must be something wrong. I think its great to have a supportive mw who understands, esp when there have been losses as in my case, and trusts you to read your own body.

[boogiemonster]

Maybe it's a sign that she'll be a good sleeper! I hope so for your sake. Sorry you got so spooked...and so glad that everything turned out to be okay.