had my scan last week and the doc showed me everything but i couldnt make out kuch bhi on the screen yaar. matlab is it even possible to actually recognize the baby clearly? curious.
Haha with twins, it was a double party in my tummy! One was always kicking on the left and the other on the right, so I could clearly recognize who was who. You'll definitely start recognizing your single baby's unique pattern soon, don't worry.
I just had my baby last month and trust me, you absolutely start recognizing their routine while they are inside! My little one used to kick like crazy every time I ate something sweet or played music. You will soon know exactly when they are awake or sleeping.
I completely get why you are asking this, I also used to wonder if I'm actually feeling my baby or if it's just gas. It is so stressful in the beginning when you want to feel that connection. Slowly, around 20 weeks, those tiny flutters become real kicks and you start recognizing their patterns.
Recognizing baby's movement patterns is very important, especially in the third trimester. I had a high-risk pregnancy, so my doctor strictly asked me to count kicks daily. If you ever feel the movements have suddenly stopped or decreased, don't wait for home remedies, contact your doctor immediately.
Oh I used to overthink this daily, tracking every single poke and wondering if baby is doing okay in there. I even kept a diary of the timings of the movements because I was so scared. It takes time but you will eventually know their active hours, just try to stay calm.
My mother-in-law told me that babies react to our voice, so I started talking and singing prayers to my belly daily. Slowly, I noticed baby would move whenever my husband or I spoke. Still, always talk to your gynac if you ever feel the movements are less than usual.