So now that I've reached 22 weeks, my baby is officially "viable" enough that doctors would consider saving him if he were born now. They aren't required to try until 24 weeks, but between now and then it is an "option" and they would at least consider it. Many doctors in larger hospitals would probably give him a shot anyhow. That's amazing, that two days ago he would be considered a miscarriage and nobody would even lift a finger, and now he's 'viable'. And babies have been saved at this age! There was one born just under 22 weeks who made it and is perfectly healthy! I'll still be glad when another two weeks have passed, because then it won't be a doctors whim, they will be required by law to try and save him. Madness, just madness...
Anyhow, baby boo is doing really well! He was practicing flips and other rolling maneuvers earlier this afternoon, and seems for some reason to have moved out of his usual right side preference. Actually, he's a little hard to find at the moment, but I think he's turned all the way around and is sitting with face out and on the left side! He is definitely getting preferences for things, too. I've come to the conclusion that either he loves church services, or he does not like strange men's voices. I rather think it's the latter... three different churches, six different speakers, four types of services, and every one he'd start like he was on a roller coaster or something! But then it kind of clicked at a prayer meeting-- he'd be quiet every time a woman prayed, and pitch a fit when men started talking! Once there was a series of guys praying and he was really getting excited, and then Jimmy started praying and baby immediately stopped and settled down... only to start again with the next strange man's voice! He definitely seems to know Daddy, and does not seem to like strange men. Women he's fine with... and brief conversations with men, if I'm at the grocery store or something, that's fine as well. But prolonged speech by men, and he gets all excited!
I really need to get the packing all taken care of and figure out what to make for dinner that won't leave too much of a mess but will be filling and can be eaten quickly... hum...
Taking baby to Kentucky for Uncle Chuck and Aunt Amber's wedding!!!
I thought it was ridiculous when TheBump.com congratulated me at 24 weeks because my baby was suddenly "viable." How absurd! I wonder if people can see how arbitrary and wrong it is that a baby can suddenly become "viable" when they turn from 23 to 24 weeks old. At least I hope most mothers can see how ridiculous it is.
ReplyDeleteIt's so fun that you're learning your baby's personality already! He sounds like an active little tyke. Our baby is also starting to show off preferences and her little attitude. I didn't think it would happen before they were born! It would be so fun (if it was healthy for your baby) if all the new babies in the family arrived around Thanksgiving/early December. :0)