Just over a week ago, at 17weeks, 5days, I felt my first definite movement! About 5 little taps just below my belly button while I was sitting at my desk at work. All week I've been feeling little kicks, yesterday was the best day so far. Hopefully it wont be too long until these itty bitty kicks are strong enough to feel from the outside so Jason can feel them too.
Another exciting milestone: Strangers can tell I'm pregnant! On our cruise last week, the first person to say anything was one of the photographers. We were having our picture taken after dinner one night and he said to Jason, "Sir, hand on baby." I almost cried, it was so sweet. By the end of the cruise two more people had asked if I was expecting. Of course, we were on a cruise...I'm sure my belly was sticking out more than usual because of the eating we were doing!
We have hired our doula. The meeting went great; I know she will help me have the birth experience I'm hoping for. Now I'm just reading everything I can get my hands on to help me prepare. We'll sign up for childbirth classes that start mid-december.
The ultrasound is scheduled for tomorrow at 4:00, so hopefully I will have some cute baby pics to put up soon. Until then here is me at 18 weeks.
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