Does it always feel like that?!!?

A few weeks ago I noticed some movements in my stomach that didn’t feel quite like the normal digestion type processes. Slowly but surely they got a little stronger and a little more consistent. I noticed them every time I ate something or sat down after moving around for awhile. Finally at dinner one night I felt the strongest movements yet and my instincts were confirmed. The baby was moving around and I could finally feel it! Over the past few weeks the baby and I have been bonding. I get kicks and bumps at meals times, first thing in the morning when it’s time to get up, and even a few when I’m not expecting them. For awhile it’s been just me and the baby’s little secret. But I was anxious for Jer to feel the baby really moving too.

Finally the other night we sat down to eat our dinner and watch a little T.V. As usual, baby was busy as could be. Moving and shaking after I downed a good helping of Beef and Brocoli from our favorite Chinese place. It was delicious. I’m still not sure whether baby thought it was good or just needed to move to make room for all the rice I ate! I moved over on the couch next to Jer and put his hand on my belly. I told him we would just sit here and watch T.V. If the baby moved, I was sure he’d notice something. Just a few minutes later the baby popped Jer a headbutt right to his hand. I wish I had a camera. His face was priceless. He jerked his head around and looked at me and said, “That was hard! Is it always like that? Does that hurt?” I cracked up laughing. It was a pretty strong little kick. Jer thinks it’s was a headbutt. For now since we can’t see the movement on my belly we’re just guessing. But the whole next day he joked about our future ultimate fighter. I’m starting to see a trend. While I’ve always pictured us with a girl, having a boy is beginning to creep into my thoughts more and more. Even if we have a baby that’s ultimate fighting material, it’s not a sport I want them to play in! Let’s just stick to the fun ones. Hockey, football, soccer. No need for excessive violence right??