The good news is that yesterday I started to feel the baby kick! I had felt some movement before, but nothing like yesterday. It's kinda hard to describe, but I like to say it was like feeling your heartbeat really strong in your stomach. (except obviously, I feel it in my uterus) Yesterday I could hardly sit in one place for more than 10 minutes before i felt this soft banging. It lasted like a good hour! So I decided that the baby wanted to be standing up and walking. So after taking the dogs for a little walk, the baby seemed to calm down until I went to bed, where it started again. Luckly, right now, these movements are so soft that they don't keep me from sleeping, but i'm sure that's not long off.
The funny thing is is that in the morning. I SWEAR my tummy looked bigger. Like all that kicking was so that the baby could have more room. hahaha. I know it's silly, but really, I put on a shirt that fit me fine two days ago, and I had an obvious pregnancy belly! So I decided that since I'm almost halfway, and I finally feel like I look pregnant and not just fat I would write a post.
Things are looking good for baby things as well. We've put down a deposit on a crib, which i really like. It converts to an indiviual size bed when you're done with the crib! Its an invidual size frame, and you put two nightstands on the end of the bed (they come with the bed) and it creates a 'dresser' (the nightstands have drawers) and also a pad to change the baby! Then, it the room that remains, there goes a crib size mattress and a railing all the way around. So whenever we're ready, we take off the nightstands, buy a mattress and viola! a bed for a 'big kid'. We also saw a stroller which I want. It's on sale right now for the same price as what it costs in the states! (which is a big deal, as most things are much more expensive)
I'm so ready for August 9th.. its my next appointment and we can FINALLY find out the sex of the baby. sigh. 4 more weeks.
I'll leave you with my belly picture.
