18 Weeks

I am 18 Weeks tomorrow and I think the "realness" of all of this is starting to sink in! I have felt blessed ever since finding out Pete and I would be parents, but this week I am feeling like, "Wow, parenthood here I come!!"

Heartbeat

I actually felt the baby start to move this week! I was expecting the baby to just punch me in the gut and I'd be like, "Eureka, there's something alive in there!" Well, it was not that way- I actually felt the first little butterfly flutters while lying in bed, I rolled over and felt like I had just gone down a small hill on a roller coaster. So, that was the first, and now every so often I'll have that feeling again and every time I can't help but smile and shriek for Pete to put his hand on my belly, but as all you mother's know... it's a little early for that just yet ;).

Hiccup

Really the hiccup of this week was my husband being out of town as I enjoyed these first flutters of life. He heard ALL about it over the phone and I guess it wouldn't have been much different if he were here (not like he can feel it;), but it would of been cool- but I know the reality- he's gotta work!

Well, in our 18th week, baby, I, and Pete will head to Indy so I'm sure there will be many "heartbeats" as we visit with family and friends!