Sunday, May 18, 2008

A mother's joy begins when new life is stirring inside... when a tiny heartbeat is heard for the very first time, and a playful kick reminds her that she is never alone. - - Author Unknown

Not in a chatty mood this evening... just wanted to post a nice quote that I identify with completely.  My lil' one reminds me more and more that she's here, and I'm so very thankful for every little bump, kick, push and poke... it's the best. 

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Oh What a Feelin'

I am so happy to report that Lil' Miss finally made her presence known in a greater way!  I've felt flutters and gurgles here and there, but for the first time today, I think I felt her punching/kicking/something! Hallelujah!

I got up this morning and my husband was not in bed.  I rolled over onto my left side, towards his pillow, to wake up a bit before getting out of bed.  And then, there it was... a little push on my left side.  And about 30 seconds later, another one.  I put my hand under my belly to see if I could "feel" from the outside, and sure enough... another little push.  Of course I jumped up with excitement and ran downstairs exclaiming the good news, haha.  I laid back down on the couch and had him hold his hand under my belly.  We waited a minute or two, and I felt the same type of little push.  And then he felt it - there must have been 3 or 4 more, back to back.  I was even more thrilled that he'd actually felt it!!!  After breakfast I felt one more little "knock," but nothing like those first ones.  I'm realizing that some of these feelings are familiar, so perhaps I've been overlooking them the past few weeks!

Needless to say, I've been on cloud 9!  I sat in church, staring down at my round belly, thanking God for our wonderful little miracle and her sweet little movements... I know it's only going to get better!  :)