baybeasts

I first started to feel some kicks at around 16 weeks. I noticed them most if I was sitting down and a bit scrunched over. Then at 17 weeks, S was able to feel a couple of kicks if I was lying flat on my back. It seemed early for a kick to be palpable from the outside, but they have only increased since then and now she feels one every day. If I lie down, I can usually feel kicking or rolling from inside and out, within a few minutes. This wee one is mighty strong, and I’m only 19 weeks tomorrow.
So… I’m thrilled. Becoming aware of B1 moving has been the best part of this pregnancy and is the best part of my day. Actually, S managing to feel a kick is the best part of my day. It has made a huge difference to my low level of anxiety about how the baby is doing. I’m no longer desperate to steal a doppler at work and rush off into a spare room to check the heartbeat (I never did). I’m not as needy for the next scan to tell me everything is OK, and I feel much more connected to the fairly big lump in my belly.
A few days ago, I started to feel the kicks when I was standing up, and that afternoon, after work, I was able to see a little kick when I was lying down. This is such a lovely time. When I was immersed in the unrelenting weeks of nausea, I honestly couldn’t imagine a time when I would enjoy this pregnancy. I feel very lucky. B1 is kicking right now.

“19 weeks”