BABY UPDATE 6: Lullabyes

Posted by Rhecel on Oct 12, 2009 in Family | 0 comments

I started playing music for our baby last week, when I was 4 months and a week. Recent online articles say that it has not been proven yet if music has any effect to fetal development, and if the type of music played to the mother’s belly would matter in any way (many believe that classical music by Mozart would make babies smarter), but music makes the mother feel relaxed, which is definitely good for the baby. Playing music for the unborn child is recommended, as long as you do it moderately.

I play music around 10 minutes a day, through speakers that I place beside my belly (not headphones). I keep the volume to a minimum because I read somewhere that amniotic fluid in the uterus is a good conductor of sound, and I don’t want the music to make my baby uncomfortable.

Here’s what my baby’s been listening to since last week. I’ll stick to these 2 for now. I wonder if he/she’ll recognize these when he/she’s out…

Brahm’s Lullabye and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

BABY UPDATE 5: My goodness. You’ve grown!

Posted by Rhecel on Oct 3, 2009 in Family | 0 comments

From a tiny little bean to what already resembles a human being! I know it’s expected — babies grow inside the womb so what’s surprising about it? — but I was amazed, nevertheless. And I’m happy. And excited. And a lot lot lot more.

These were taken via pelvic ultrasound — Yes pelvic! I’m done with trans-Vs! — on my 17th week (that’s 4 months and 1 week). It was just the basic 2D ultrasound, but the sonologist gave us a quick 4D view. The baby seems perfectly fine and has been enjoying his stay inside! (NOTE: I used “his” because as per grammar rules, if you don’t know what the gender is, you use masculine pronouns). He was moving around like crazy, and was covering his face with his hands 90% of the time. Haha. The gender is not predictable yet, so we’ll try again next time. Probably on the 6th month or so =)

In the meantime, I’m continuously trying my best to keep eating healthy. That’s lots of water, fruits and veggies, and a lot of time away from junk food! — Dear Chippy and Kornets, I miss you both so much, but I love my baby more than the two of you, so I can’t be with you for a while. Love, Rhecel