Kick Counting

At Monday's midwife appointment, Laura (our midwife) explained that we need to start kick counting every night with Lainey.

Basically, I have to sit still for about two hours and count how many times she kicks during that time. Kicks, jabs, punches, somersaults (not sure she can still do those), or any movement other than hiccups because those are involuntary and don't really tell us anything.

Ideally, we should be able to count 8-10 kicks within that 2 hour period. But I personally think that the real goal is to get moms to stop moving and pay attention to the movements the baby is making.

I know that Lainey spends much of the day kicking and moving - especially when I am sitting at my desk working, or at least that is when I notice it the most.

I have not done the kick counting in a few days - but my goal is to try it tonight. I know she is in there and moving, but I feel like I should make the effort to sit still (really is that possible) for about 2 hours and count her kicks. Not saying this will be easy - but its worth a shot!

Happy Saturday