What is The Adventures of NinjaMan & NinjaChic? A SuperNinja couple in their quests of pregnancy and parenthood! ...But really its the everyday life of an Airman,his wife and their little boy!
Ninjas sounded so much cooler.

Monday, March 22, 2010

NinjaChic's Non Stress Test

Last Thursday, my doctor wanted me to start coming in 2x a week for a Non Stress Test. Today was my first time having one. :) I went in, sat in this huge chair, and they strapped an ultrasound machine to me. This machine had 2 leads, one to monitor Baby Ninja's heartbeat and movement, the other records contractions. If BabyNinja's heart beats faster (at least 15 beats per minute over his resting rate) while he's moving for at least 15 seconds on two separate occasions during a 20-minute span, the result is normal, or "reactive." A normal result means BabyNinja is doing fine. But, if BabyNinja's heartbeat doesn't increase with movement or he doesn't move within 90 minutes, the result is "nonreactive". A nonreactive result could mean BabyNinja isn't getting enough oxygen, if that is the problem, then my doctor will want to induce labor because he isn't doing well in the womb.
Today, BabyNinja did great! He moved around when he was suppose to and his heartrate increased with his movement. Let's hope this cooperation with BabyNinja continues. :)

1 comment:

  1. Yay! I will pray that BabyNinja continues to do just what the dr wants him to.

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