the flutter

My mom told me a few weeks ago that when the baby moves, it is a different kind of feeling- that it would feel like a flutter, almost like a butterfly, and that at first I wouldn't know that it was the baby. But once I realized that it was the baby moving I would also realize that I had been feeling it for a short time- unaware of what it was.

Today, was that day. I was skyping with my mom and I felt this feeling in my lower abdomen. It felt like a pulse almost, and I realized I had been feeling it for about a week or so. Remembering what my mom had told me, I interrupted her, and I explained what I felt and asked if that was the baby. She said it was. I got so excited! It was the first time I felt the baby move and realized that it was the baby! It really does feel like something is fluttering inside of you. I can't wait to feel it again- the movement of our sweet miracle inside of me. It is such a special feeling- I can't even fully describe what it is like and what emotions it causes. But just like the little life itself, it feels miraculous. And I am so thrilled. And I miss feeling it. And I wish I knew it was the baby sooner so I could have thoroughly enjoyed each time I felt it up until now.

I think it is also important to note that I felt the baby flutter after I ate a cup of chocolate pudding. That must mean that the baby already likes chocolate just like his/her momma, and Nana, and Aunts...and the list goes on.  :)




As for how I have been feeling lately- my "morning" sickness has stayed the same, unfortunately. I am still repulsed by most foods and find carbs to be the easiest to eat/the only food I can really stand the thought of. I had a brutal stomach bug last week that lasted 3+ days. I felt absolutely awful, wasn't sleeping, and at first I wasn't sure if it was a new pregnancy symptom or a virus. I called the doctor and they advised me, after 24+ hours, that I should go to my primary care doctor as it was probably a virus. So I did and learned that it was a virus and not an infection, and that most importantly the baby was healthy. Today is Sunday, and I am just starting to feel close to 100% better.

I appreciate all the prayers that were sent our way this week, I know a lot of our family and friends knew I wasn't well and I felt the prayers on Thursday night for sure. I am so grateful for such a loving support system- no matter how far away we may live!


Love you all!
T, Lee, and baby G