Well it finally happened. I felt the baby move for the first time on Monday Aug 11th. I wasn't sure at first if what I felt was the baby or not, but as the days went by, there was a distinct timing pattern. And I can also happily report that DH felt the baby for the first time last night. I'm so happy that I finally felt the baby because I was really starting to worry. Everyone says - oh you haven't felt the baby yet... I was beginning to worry about the little monkey!
But so far all is OK. I go for another DR appt tomorrow. I get to find out how much more weight I have put on :( So far it was 10 lbs. So I guess we'll see. Haven't been eating healthy for the last little while, so I'm sure it won't be good.
We've been attending healthy pregnancy classes which actually don't touch on labour/delivery or anything once the baby is born. It is really about eating, exercise, breastfeeding and bad habits. I'm still going because it can only help. But I'm not looking forward to being preached to about breastfeeding. I don't believe I will be breastfeeding even though I know the benefits. It's just not something that I am comfortable with. Maybe I will change my mind once I have the baby in my arms...but until then, I am leaning towards a no.
We have signed up for labour and delivery courses which are offered by the hospital where we will deliver. Don't know when that starts, but I am looking forward to it.
Here are 2 belly pics from Aug 14 @ 23 weeks.
