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Can You Feel Your Baby’s Heartbeat in Your Stomach During Pregnancy?
If you are pregnant, no doubt, you must be thrilled. You may have also started imagining about the ‘pregnancy bump’. But in the first trimester of your pregnancy, you won’t have a big belly. You will experience morning sickness, headaches, and cramps. You will experience everything that a woman does during pregnancy, but hearing your baby’s heartbeat for the first time will make the experience real, especially when you haven’t begun to show yet.
In a couple of months, you might feel a pulsing sensation in your womb and mistake it for your baby’s heartbeat. But is that really the baby’s heartbeat or is it something else? Find out!
Is it Possible to Feel Your Baby’s Heartbeat in Your Stomach?
The pulsing sensation experienced in the stomach during pregnancy is nothing but blood vessels. If you feel a pulsing vibe, it will most likely be the pulse of your abdominal aorta, the large artery which carries oxygen-rich blood from your heart to the lower part of your body. This aorta pulse will be more prominent in the second and third trimesters of your pregnancy. There will also be an increase in blood volume during pregnancy and your blood vessels will be more relaxed during this time. These changes could lead to a forceful pulse, hence you might notice it. However, it should not be mistaken for the baby’s heartbeat. You won’t be able to notice your baby’s heartbeat up until four weeks of your pregnancy on an ultrasound, and perhaps for several weeks to come, unless an external device is used to feel it.
Reasons Why You Cannot Feel Your Baby’s Heartbeat
As mentioned above, if you feel the pulsing sensation, it will be the pulsing of your abdominal aorta, which will be more prominent during pregnancy. In the early stages of pregnancy, you won't feel your baby’s heartbeat in the stomach because your baby is protected by his own body, then further shielded by amniotic fluid, the amniotic sac, your uterus, muscles, and the skin of your body.
During the first four weeks of your pregnancy, you will not feel his heartbeat in your womb because his heart will begin to develop roughly three weeks after conception and will develop completely by four to five weeks. Also, the force of contraction in such a minuscule heart will virtually be indiscernible because of so much cushioning around it. Even at full-term gestation, when your baby's heart will most likely be beating at 110 to 150 beats per minute, it will be impossible for you to feel his heartbeat without an external device.
How Does a Doctor Check Baby’s Heartbeat?
During pregnancy, your doctor will conduct a transvaginal scan. A transvaginal ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to project as-is images of a pregnant woman’s internal organs. The sound waves help create the image of the foetus. Your doctor will most likely suggest a Doppler scan to check your baby's heartbeat around the twelfth week of your pregnancy. He will detect the baby's heartbeat using a Doppler device, which helps detect the heartbeat of the foetus easily.
It is important that you monitor your baby’s heart rate during pregnancy to rule out any anomalies. It can help in detecting an anaemic baby, abruption of the placenta, and poor oxygen supply. Go for timely scans to monitor your baby’s heartbeat and to keep track of his growth. Also, keep track of your baby's kicks, and let your doctor know if you notice anything unusual.
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7 Problems Many of Us Face with Our Sisters-in-Law and How to Solve Them!
When we get married and become part of a whole new family, we have nothing but the best of intentions in our hearts. We want to embrace the new culture and accept everyone as our family members. However, not all of us are lucky enough to get this feeling of acceptance and love reciprocated by our in-laws.
Your sister-in-law should be a friend and confidante, right? She is a fellow woman, whether married or single, and has probably faced similar life situations as you have. Why is it then that so many of us end up facing problems with her? Ego struggles, evil gossip, comparisons, and blame games!
We asked fellow moms about the most irritating problems they are facing/have faced with their sisters-in-law.
Dealing With Difficult Sisters-In-Law
Sisters-in-law come in varying proportions of sugar, spice, and everything nice! But there are a few types that are universal, which we can all identify with. There are certain problems you’re sure to have faced with each kind; here are the most common ones, and what you can do to avoid conflicts and maintain peace!
”You won't believe what Bhabhi said!” - The Tattletale
This sister-in-law doesn’t let go of an opportunity to complain or spread gossip about you! “I asked Bhabhi to give me her new earrings for a party. But she refused.” “Bhabhi made a face when my friend came home the other day.” Bhabhi this, Bhabhi that! Some sisters-in-law just love complaining about you. Everything you do is found fault with and then gets transferred to the ears of your in-laws or even your husband. What’s worse, she cannot keep any secrets either; so, something you may have confided in her about comes out embarrassingly at the next family gathering!
Solution: So, what do you do when your sister-in-law hates you? If your sister-in-law is the gossiping type who loves telling tales, it is best to not trust her with secrets. Try and keep your interactions on personal matters as limited as possible. This applies to social media as well; best not to comment on her pictures if she keeps misconstruing them as interference! It can be the best solution you have to ensure peace at home.
”That's not how he likes his rice cooked!”- The Annoying One
Some sisters-in-law have annoying habits that never fail to exasperate you! Claiming that she knows her brother’s interests more than you do. Visiting at odd hours without calling first. Barging into your room without knocking because “she doesn’t need permission to meet her brother”. Some of our sisters-in-law have really annoying habits that irritate and tire us out. But we cannot complain because she is part of the in-laws and criticising her would be seen as a sign of our bad behavior!
Solution: As long as the habits are manageable, try and laugh them off, or, if she is younger than you, talk to her about them teasingly. But if the habits are making your life difficult, tell her so in plain words. You don’t have to put up with it perpetually.
”That’s not how you should do it!” - The Controlling One
The controlling sister-in-law can be the most tiresome, as they expect you to abide by their rules and regulations, and can try to curb your independence. She may interfere in your decisions, offer advice, and expect them to be followed to a T. One problem that you may have come across in your experience is that she comes over to meet her parents anytime, but you aren’t allowed to do so! It is a sweet and natural thing to do; of course, all of us miss our parents. But when we want to go to our home and visit our parents, we need to DISCUSS with her and the in-laws! We often need to give them a reason and get their ‘permission’ before we can go, even if our parents live in the same city. Isn’t this hypocritical?
Solution: The best thing is to have a heart-to-heart with your in-laws about it. Explain to them that you have a responsibility toward your parents just as you have a responsibility toward your in-laws. They need to trust you to divide your time well and ensure that your duties are not compromised on. With time, let’s hope they will understand.
“When are you going to have a baby? Are you at least trying?” - The Meddlesome One
Always poking her nose about in your business, this SIL needs to know everything that’s going on in your life! “What did Bhaiya give you on your anniversary?” “What did you do the entire day?” The questions can be simple, funny, or just plain irritating! What business is it of hers or anybody else? The details of your married life and personal life are yours alone. It is up to you whether or not you want to share them with anyone. But not answering these questions poses the risk that she may take offense or even complain to her parents. Result: You will be up for catcalls and criticism at family functions and at the dinner table!
Solution: How to get along with sister-in-law like this? Well, a polite smile and a shake of the head are enough of an answer for times when you do not want to answer. Do it a few times and your SIL should get the message that you don’t want to share a particular detail with her (hopefully!). Or just pretend to be bashful, shy, or busy; she will get the hint eventually to not intrude into your privacy.
”When I got married, I'd never once slept past 5.30 am!” - The Judge
Whether it is about your cooking skills or how soon you finish the household tasks, the sister-in-law often “does it better”. Sometimes, it can be your parents-in-law who make this comparison to your face, which feels hurtful. But sometimes, the SIL herself tends to make comparisons about “how she would have prepared that dish” or how “her living room is always spotless”. While aiming to do better is healthy, getting competitive about everything is not at all healthy!
Solution: Getting along with a sister-in-law like this can be tough. Just try and take the comparisons in your stride as long as they are meant as constructive feedback and not blatant criticism. If it starts bothering you or is totally unfair, talk to your in-laws and your spouse about it. Tell them that you and your SIL have different strengths and weaknesses. Constant comparisons serve no purpose but to make you feel small.
”Sorry...the four of us made plans ages ago to go shopping; maybe you can join us some other time?” - The Avoider
As the daughter-in-law, you consult your in-laws with every major decision. You take part in all activities in the household. But you still get vibes from your SIL which make you feel like several matters in the family are “off limits” to you. She keeps you out of major discussions and excludes you from important occasions.
Solution: This is one of the most heart-breaking problems we can face. After trying so hard to accept the new household and family, if the SIL makes us feel we will always be “an outsider”, it can be very damaging to our emotional health. How to deal with sister-in-law issues like this? Please talk to your spouse about the situation and discuss your emotions openly, without making it seem as if you are blaming his parents and sister. It is his duty too to help you be accepted as an intrinsic part of his family.
”My brother was never like this until you came along!” - The Green-Eyed Monster
If she goes out of her way to be rude and mean to you in most situations, you might be dealing with a jealous sister-in-law. This behaviour may vary, though; you might see her make cutting remarks to your face, but tone it down in front of others. She may exhibit happiness at a personal failure you face, without offering any solace or rather, bragging about how she’s never failed at the same thing! Jealousy could crop up as you are now sharing the spotlight that used to shine on her alone, or because she feels that her bond with her family may seem less significant, now that you’re here to ‘take her place’. The resultant tension caused can thus lead to a bad relationship with your sister-in-law.
Solution: The best way to deal with this problem is to be the bigger person. Smile at her, be cheerful and civil, and kill it with kindness. Negative reactions from your end can worsen the situation by unnecessarily bringing other family members into the problem. By expressing any sort of frustration or anger, you will be giving her the reaction that she wants; instead, your unexplained kindness can confuse her. Once she sees that her attempts to bring you down are futile, she will be forced to give up!
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Phew, we really have a handful when dealing with difficult in-laws after marriage! And then again, some of us are lucky to have sisters-in-law who become our best friends, shopping buddies, late-night phone conversation partners, and people we can trust completely! If you are one of these lucky women, congratulations! But if sister-in-law problems have become a constant pressure point for you, try out the above solutions and see if the situation improves. Confide in your husband and talk to him about how this is stressing you out, without being accusatory. When you have his support by your side, everything will become easier to deal with. Read more
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10 Signs You Are an Overprotective Parent
Am I an overprotective parent? Have you asked yourself that question, fearing what the answer will be? If you have, chances are you might be one. While being overprotective does reflect your love, it can also have the opposite effect of what you intend.
Overprotective parents sometimes think they’re doing their children a favour by rearing them with a firm hand and a protective shield. The truth, however, is that this can have unhealthy consequences. The damage caused by overprotective parenting can be far-reaching if not realised soon enough!
Signs of Overprotective Parents: Are You Guilty?
1. You Guard Them Against Life’s Situations
Children who constantly live under their parent’s shield can never learn to face life’s challenges. They’re so used to mum and dad taking care of everything for them that they always look to their parents for answers. Parents, meanwhile, fail to realise that they’re not going to be by their children’s side forever. If you’re guilty of this, know that you’re only inhibiting your children’s ability to handle situations on their own.
2. You Make Their Decisions for Them
If parents constantly make decisions for their children, they’ll grow up too afraid to take risks when faced with any career or life-changing decision, and will lack essential life skills. If you want to have a say in everything that they do, they will never learn to find their own voice. Worse still, they’ll never be allowed an opinion on anything that really matters. They get so used to living in a safe corner that coming out of it is hard to do. As a result, low confidence and lack of self-esteem take hold, which doesn’t stand them in good stead in real-life situations.
3. You Create Too Many "Safe Zones"
Children need to go out into the world and live life a little. They need to make friends, take part in activities and even find love on their own to experience the true meaning of life. While parents do mean well by trying to create safe zones for their children, the effect overprotective parenting has is almost always the opposite. More likely, you’re just preventing them from leading happy and healthy lives in the long run.
4. You Shield Them from Harsh Realities
If you protect your children from the harsh realities of life, they won’t be emotionally capable of handling rejection or failure. A small word of discouragement from a colleague or superior could reduce them to size and plunge them into depression. When you help them develop a thicker skin, they’ll be able to work through disappointments more easily. Being emotionally strong will help them take on the world without being buried by the weight of expectation.
5. You Choose Their Friends
There's a huge difference between knowing your child's friends and choosing them yourself. It is not a parent's job to choose who their child wants to be friends with. Even if you feel a friend is a bad influence, instead of telling your child to drop the friendship, first get to know them better. Then, if your opinion still doesn't change, talk to your child and make them understand why they should distance themselves from that friend. Forcing your child to cut ties without giving any reason will only irritate and enrage them. Worse, just to rebel against you, they might even get closer to that friend – without you having any idea!
6. You Ask Too Many Questions
Yes, you should have a basic idea of what your kid does on a day to day basis. After all, an involved parent is a smart parent. But it's a problem if you insist on knowing every little detail about their lives.Not only will your child resent you for it, they will get the feeling that you don't trust them.
7. You Don't Respect Their Privacy
You don't like it when your kid keeps secrets from you, such as a locked drawer, or even something as simple as shutting the door to their room. Privacy is a human need, not a privilege. And just like every human, your child will have certain thoughts and feelings they will not want to share with anyone, not even you.
8. You Don't Let Your Child Fail
Whether big or small, failure is painful. However, it is something all of us must face at some point in our lives. Shielding your child from failure is only going to ensure that they will not be able to deal with it when they grow up. For example, consider that your child has to submit a project tomorrow, and they haven't bothered to even start on it. Instead of helping them or doing it for them, just remind them and walk away. If they still don't do it, let them face the consequences. Rest assured, the next time they will be more responsible.
9. You Take Care of All Their Problems
It is one thing to help your kids and another thing to solve their problems. For instance, if your kid is struggling with a maths sum, let them try to figure out the answer instead of instantly showing them how to solve it. Kids feel a sense of accomplishment after they solve a problem all by themself. Problem solving also helps instil confidence and self-reliance for later life.
10. You Want to Accompany Them Everywhere
Do you always want to accompany your child each time he or she leaves home? If leaving your kids in the company of family members and other trusted adults does not make you feel comfortable, you are an overprotective parent. Even though we live in a dangerous world, you should refrain from doing this as you are only making your kid dependent on you.
If you’ve answered yes to most of the points above, it’s time to rethink your parenting logic. After all, you don't want to inadvertently end up driving a wedge between yourself and your children, do you?
Discipline is important but there should be room for them to grow. Now that you know what an overprotective parent is and how that can hamper children’s development, you can make changes to the way you raise your darlings. Read more
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'Mom' Means 'Magical Love' (God's Choicest Blessing on Us Is 'Mom')
Nowadays our calendars are dotted with busy schedules, and the watches on our hands are running very fast. However, just stop for a moment to remember every moment we've had with our moms from our childhood.
Warm, fuzzy memories are great.They usually bring a smile to our face, a little pep to our step and swing in our hearts! It is amazing to think about our friends, but it is more than amazing when we think about our mom, our best friend who's with us since we started our life in the womb. She is our mentor and best friend.
I just wondered by - the way she loves us, how she gives importance to every bit of our life, how she cares about every step we are going to take, and how she supports us even during our hard times.
For sure she knows everything that makes us happy, and our mom knows the value of every tear we shed. I was just wondering about the way she holds our hand to protect us during every move of our life.
If you ever seek for a love with no conditions, it's only a mother who can give it.
With my whole heart I am saying that no one could replace you, mom. We do not have enough to repay you. All that we have and want to give you is our eternal love. I'm writing this after becoming a mom. After becoming a mom I realised how much my mother loved me. How much pain she has gone through to bring me into this world, and how many sacrifices she has made to give me happiness.
REALLY, THE GREATEST BLESSING THAT GOD HAS GIVEN TO US IS MOM.
Love her. Respect her. I'm wholeheartedly saying 'thank you' to every mom for giving her children the right path to live in this world.
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