Last night was such a tender and special night for me as a first time mom!
Our sweet little girl is 21 weeks old now and I was able to feel her kick and move around inside of me as I lay on my bed to rest. I couldn't believe it at first because I have only ever felt her flutter or tap inside of me, but usually it feels so light and soft that I would miss it if I weren't paying close attention.
My eyes lit up and a smile as long as the Nile spread across my face when I felt her strong movements! I am so happy right now! It seemed as though for about a minute she was just tossing, turning, and prodding me trying to get as comfortable as possible before she lay down to sleep.
I hope she slept well and wasn't interrupted by all of the endorphins my happy body was releasing in response to such an exciting event in our pregnancy:)
It is such a testimony to me that life truly begins at conception. She is growing and developing so much each and every day! She has beautiful little wafts of hair and a sweet little mouth, nose and ears that will one day be used outside of my tummy. I am so happy to be her home for these next couple of months!
But I hope she doesn't get too comfortable for as is the case with every newborn, she will one day over stay her welcome and will have to be evicted.
Its a hard life being a baby.
I remember too well that first flutter in my growing belly. Memories now as my babies are having babies.
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