I think I am feeling the baby. That's right, I think. I truly have no way of knowing. Is it gas? Is it nerves? Or is Baby J adjusting his/her position?
No one gives the same answer either, on what I should expect to feel. Even books are very vague. The Dr H's suggestion was to jot down on the calender the first time I felt the baby, then through process of elimination, ultimately would be able to determine IF I am in fact feeling Baby J.
To me, IF it is the baby I am feeling, then it feels kind of like a fishie swimming around. Weird, I know, but hey that's me.
Hopefully my skills of a mother will have no bearing on whether I can figure this out. My instinct tells me that I am feeling Baby J, but many have said that it is too soon. I am rounding out the end of Week 17 currently.
What feelings did you experience?? Did you ever wonder if you would be a great mother?
I have always believed that my destiny in life was to be a wife and a mother. Because of that, I have always felt I would be a great mother. (I have already proven the "great wife" portion, haha) Sometimes though, I find myself fearful that I will not know how to do everything or have the answers for everything. Again, from what I have read, these feelings can be common in pregnant women.
Thankfully, Hubs and I have a strong support system of family and friends, who are sure to love Baby J ALMOST as much as Hubs and I do.
That's my ramblings for today. Excited for this evening, as Hubs returns from a business trip! Life is good on so many levels...so much to be thankful for this holiday season, but hey, that's another post.
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I too was uncertain how I would know how to do everything, but also knew that I wanted to be a mother more than anything else in the world. I made my share of mistakes, but all in all I think I did a pretty good job. :-)
My sweet sweet piglet. First its not too early to feel the baby move, I felt it around 15 or 16 weeks. Second, I felt the same way about motherhood and trust me everyday I still wake up and doubt myself. I swear everyday I see Olivia and I think to myself, "wow I'm her mother, i'm someones mother!" its crazy. I'm so proud to be her mother, and I love her so much, how could I ever possibly love another child as much as I love her? These are the thoughts I have now on a daily basis.
anyhoo, maybe just focus on labor and delivery right now and worry about motherhood after that ordeal :)
I started feeling Kodi at week 15, so I think you were definitely feeling Maddox.
After you called us with your awesome news the other night, Kevin and I had our first MAJOR realization that we have NO CLUE what we are doing! :) We felt so prepared for a while, getting the house ready, getting the nursery ready, preparing for childbirth, reading up on breastfeeding. Then, while we were standing in the middle of the clothing section looking for the outfit we will take Kodi home in, we realized we had NO CLUE how to dress a baby for winter transport. Then we started to realize all of the other things that we are clueless about. This sudden rush of fear was shortly overcome by us laughing at ourselves and reassuring ourselves that we are going to be okay.
You are going to be a great Mommy. I can tell by your care and attention to Puggy. I know I'm going to be a great Mommy because of how I care for Phenway. And Kev and Joe are going to be great too. It'll be an adjustment, but the most exciting kind! YAY!!!!!!!!
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