Sunday, January 23, 2011

WE HAVE MOVEMENT (I THINK!)

I was sitting at the computer this morning when I suddenly noticed what felt like someone lightly tapping their fingers quite low down in my abdomen but from the inside out. It was very light but noticeable and a bit like a muscle twitch which was exactly as someone had described it to me a few days ago. I had started getting really jealous that alot of the girls in my July Birth Club forum who weren't even as far along as me were getting movement and I hadn't felt a thing, so I was super excited when I felt something. I'm currently 16w6d and was told anywhere from about 17 weeks - 22 weeks was pretty usual for a first baby. The fluttering is actually alot lower than I initially thought I would feel it and since then I have felt it a couple more times today (especially after eating a super yummy, super rich afghan biscuit!). I can't wait for the fluttering to get stronger and graduate to real kicks now! The round ligament pain I mentioned the other day has eased off now too and my bump seems to have shrunk again which is weird! I'm learning that the female body is a very mysterious and wonderful thing when it comes to pregnancy.

My cat and dog have also started paying me a bit more attention - the cat has taken to sleeping on my tummy when I'm sleeping in in the morning (he's a foot sleeper usually, not one to climb right up on me) and my dog has been up on the couch cuddling up to me which is unusual because he is definately the HG's dog through and through and usually I just happen to be there and I'm generally ignored. The other night the HG playfully hit me and Shimano jumped inbetween us and knocked him away from me! I think it's safe to say that the pets are starting to sense that I'm pregnant now. I wonder how they will react when a little screaming human being actually appears and takes over their perfect little world?!

10 comments:

  1. YES! IT IS! Tapping, fluttering etc. You'll know the difference between wanting to fart and bub saying "hello mummy". Wait a few months and it will be movement of an Alien-movie kind. You'll freak out as will HG.

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  2. That's great news! I am sure it was really exciting to feel movement! I've never heard of pets becoming more protective/loving during a pregnancy, but maybe it's common!

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  3. Oh , I am so happy for you. My daughter is 24 weeks preggo with a IVF baby boy due May 17th. She descibed the same feeling as you are having when she was 16-2. She now feels it kicking out and Hubby is able to watch. It is the most amazing thing to finally see her dream coming true. They tried for 2 years also, finally the 2nd IVF worked. However she has had spotting and has been diagnosed with low lying plecenta previa which has caused her to be a bed rest with only bathroom detail and dr. app.This has been working so far, however we are keeping our fingers crossed every day for our little man to stay in mommy's tummy. Good Luck and I am now a follower.

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  4. I have given you an award! Horray check it out on my blog :D

    ok really lame but I am totally copying and pasting!!

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  5. You described it perfectly! I told my husband that it felt like someone lightly flicking me- LOL! I am now 18 wks 3 days I have been feeling this "flicking" for a couple of weeks now and just the other night my husband said he could feel it too- which I thought was early but who knows!
    BTW I am a new reader just came across your blog:) Congrats to you!

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  6. Me again. I know Chon gave you an award but I would also love to acknowledge your beautiful friendship and continued support!

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  7. Those first little movements are so special and before you know it they are going to be big kicks! And you'll be able to sit and watch your belly move like I'm doing now!!! I'm so please I can share in this wonderful journey with you xxx

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  8. Haidee Im soooooo excited! Its a freak out hey!!! Wait till it reacts to your meals. My son HATED Thai and I love it. He would keep me up all night kickig the crap out of me. Im soo happy for you luv xoxo

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  9. Hey hon I have given you an award too! And how exciting you're feeling your bubs in there!xxx

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  10. I think I felt my first movement the other day!!

    I have passed on an award to you, stop by my blog in a bit to check it out!!

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