Monday, June 15, 2009

Moving and shaking

Just got back from my NST (non-stress test) where the Bean's amniotic fluid, heart rate, movements and contractions were evaluated. We passed with flying colors!

"No wonder he doesn't want to come out" the nurse said...he's too comfy!

It was super cool to see the monitor track his heart rate and see it fluctuate as a result of his movements or my Braxton Hicks contractions. I was getting regular practice contractions, and he was moving almost the entire 20 minutes (to pass they look for 2 movements in 20 minutes...I had dozens).

The nurse is guessing 7 - 7.5 pounds and said he looks to have some meaty little legs!

Here is an example picture of the heartbeat/movement/contraction report that is produced during the test:

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  1. Karen MotesJune 15, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    we are so excited for tomorrow - what a big day!!!! are you all packed and ready to go?? i wonder if you had the wrong due-date from the beginning? please let us know when you've got baby in arms - we'll be thinking about you all day!!!

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