Baby's first kicks

I think Baby Ng is on a definite growth spurt this week, as I have considerable discomfort in my back and belly, and I felt the baby's first kicks! I think baby is trying to stretch out now, and is either kicking me, or punching me with their little fists.

Of all the places I first noticed it was during work Wednesday morning. I was listening in on a conference call when I first felt it. It was just a very gentle 'tap'. At first I didn't think much of it, thought it might be the baby moving (even though this is not normally how it feels when the baby moves, no quick flutters or anything). Then I felt it again, that little 'tap'. At this point, I was becoming more aware of it and starting to wonder, is the baby kicking me?? Then I felt it again, two more little 'taps'. I could barely contain myself, but meanwhile, trying to concentrate on my con call!

The next time I noticed it was lying in bed the next day at 6 am. Again, two little taps. But nothing again. Then last night, Jonas and I were watching tv in bed when I noticed the baby was moving quite considerably. It was very active around 9:00 pm. I had Jonas place his hands on my belly so he could feel the baby moving around too. Then I started to notice the tapping again, only more of them this time and it was almost like I was a little punching bag. I kept saying 'hello' to the baby, and it seemed like everytime I did, I would feel that tap! Jonas and I just looked at each other in amazement at the miracle of it.

Today is ultrasound day. We are very excited! But I am trying to mentally psyche myself up for the full bladder that I have to have, as I am already uncomfortable enough as it is! We have a wonderful weekend ahead of us, and the weather looks like it will actually cooperate. More updates later....