Wednesday, August 05, 2009

21w3d - Kicking up a storm

The trio's movements have been much more noticeable this week. After months of anticipation, I finally know what a true baby kick feels like!

Baby A has been practicing karate kicks this week and it's the most miraculous feeling in the world. No longer do I just feel the occasional flutter or squirm when I lie down at night, but I'm feeling true, discernable kicks.

On Sunday night, I was lying on my left side in bed when Baby A gave me a strong kick that made me jump. Holy moly! That was cool and unexpected and ticklish and bizarre. I lay still to see if she'd do it again and just as I got distracted she obliged.

Since then, I've felt all three of them kicking me in different spots at different times. Sometimes they'd do it in the middle of a serious work meeting, or in the middle of the night, or after I've eaten. Last night, I had my hand on my stomach and could feel it from the inside and outside. Weird! When I removed my hand, I could see my stomach moving as the babies kicked. BabyBump-TV is absolutely mesmerizing.

We haven't been able to time it so hubby can feel one of the really hard kicks, but he has felt the lighter ones, which amazes me. With six little hands and feet in utero, I'm sure we'll have ample opportunity to watch interactive BabyBump-TV in the weeks to come. I can't wait to feel their hiccups!

5 comments:

Mrs. Gamgee said...

Oh I'm so jealous (in a good way)! How fun, altho I'm sure by the end you'll be wondering why you were so fascinated by it. :)

Anonymous said...

That is so cool!!!

poppy.f.seed said...

that is so fantastic! It took almost a week(after I felt it) before DH could feel one, for us.

ME! said...

WOW!! I am so glad that you are doing so well!!!

Kate said...

Awwwwwww
that is so incredibly cool.
I bet it is the most amazing thing. And yes, with three in there it is probably all albows and knees--

warmly,
Kate