I am definitely feeling little kicks now. When I was at the doctor yesterday, she said she could even HEAR the kicks through the doppler and wasn't surprised I could feel them. Though most women don't start feeling kicks until their 18-20th weeks during their first pregnancy, it's possible to feel them as early as 16 weeks (I'm 17 weeks now), especially women who've been pregnant before since they know what they feel like. At first I thought they were little gas bubbles or muscle twitches, but they are slightly different and a little stronger. I can't wait until they are strong enough for Phil to be able to feel.
By the way, the baby has a wonderful, strong heartbeat. It's music to my ears! My doctor is predicting a boy since the heartbeat sounds like a train. Girls apparently sound more like a galloping horse. Of course that's not exactly a scientific measurment, so I'm not taking that too seriously. We'll hopefully be able to tell next week, but my doctor said not to get my hopes up because 18 weeks is still a little early and the baby will have to be in just the right position to be able to see.
I've gained the appropriate 4 pounds since my last visit and my little bump is exactly as big as it should be, according to the doctor.
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Hey Jacqui,
So glad to hear that you're feeling the little kicks! I'm really excited for you and Phil and the adventure ahead for you guys.
Also, I'm making a guess about the birthday...make sure you check on your last post!
Much love, Tony
Danny will love to play "football" (soccer) with his strong-kicking nephew!
Fun! I think the baby is probably practicing for kicking Phil. :)
Oh I bet its a boy with all that kicking!
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