2 August 2012 - Hospital Tour, Regular Visit, Hiccups and New Clothes

Hospital Tour on 31 July 2012 (Methodist Willow-brook Hospital) :

               On 31st July, we had a tour to the Methodist Willow-brook Hospital where you will be born in another 5-6 weeks. Our appointment was at 7 pm and it was really nice to "fit in the group" of big belly women! I was not the odd one out for once, all the other 15 women had equally big stomach as mine. Some had even bigger ones! And your dad was one among the other 15 future fathers. It was exciting to see the labor room, after delivery rooms and newborn nursery where we could even see the little ones. All the guidance and instructions were given to us, made us really get the mood of welcoming you and made us eager to see you. 

Regular Visit on 1 August 2012 (Your head has come to position) : 

               

               We had our regular hospital visit (Northwest Women Center) today and I was expecting just the usual check up. But after testing, doctor had a good news for us, that you are already in upside down position! So you are no longer going to keep turning in my womb. You have already come to the birthing position and settled there. No wonder I have been feeling a little bump on the upper side of my belly. It is the size of peeled coconut and so far I thought it is your head. But now I know what it is! Whenever you trouble me, you made it easier for me to hit on your butt! Your heart beat is 150 per minute as always and my baby bump measures 33 cm. And your kicks are still wonderful and welcoming no matter how many times you woke me up early in the mornings.

Felt your hiccups today :

               It was a funny feeling when you started fluttering rhythmically inside my stomach. I kept wondering for a few minutes about your new kind of light kicks. But then I realized, since your legs were up, tickling below my naval can not be the kicks. Then I realized that you were hiccuping. I could feel your entire body shaking and the time gap between hiccups was very short. It was too cute, but after 10 - 15 minutes when it still continued, I could say that you were getting irritated. Your kicks began, you were restless and I didn't know what to do to calm you down. Gently patting on you didn't help, so I had to experiment. Drank water, ate a dosa, drank lime juice. Somehow slowly it stopped after some time. But I don't know if it stopped because I ate and drank or it just stopped naturally. But altogether it was a new, cute experience. When I checked in the internet, it was given that hiccups are very very normal for the babies in the womb. 

New Clothes for a New Baby :

               It was another nice thing for today to receive the courier of newborn clothes set! I couldn't stop staring and touching and holding those tiny little clothes with a broad smile on my face. I was lost imagining you in those little pants and hats till your dad came home from office! Then it was his turn to examine them. It was a set of  5 creepers, 3 gowns, 2 body suits, 4 pants, 3 hats and 4 pairs of mittens. We can use it till you are 6 months old and I can't wait to see you in these clothes!