Last night, Sam and I spent lots of time staring at my belly. Bean was very active - not in a kick here, punch there kind of way. But in a slow, yet powerful, way. The experience of watching my belly roll and shudder so actively was so bizarre that I kept bursting into belly-shuddering laughter. Which seemed to chill Bean for a short time, but then s/he got busy again. Doing what, I don't know, but busy.
The visible movement seemed out of proportion to the subtle sensations I could feel inside, but then I would look at my arm - Bean is now the length of my elbow to my fingertips - in relation to my belly , and it seemed understandable that any movement on Bean's part translates into crazy wiggles of my belly.
Thanks to all of you who've got my (and my intestines') back!
Posted by Shokufeh at August 25, 2005 02:21 PMI share your intentinal frustrations, Shokufeh! And I'm sure it'll only get worse for me.
I am enjoying watching you grow and I love hearing about bean kicking. I can't wait for my first flutter!
Posted by: Hannah at August 25, 2005 02:49 PMWoops. I meant intestinal!
Posted by: Hannah at August 25, 2005 02:49 PMFeeling our baby move around inside me was one of the most intense, miraculous, incredible things that I have EVER experienced. I was so transfixed, too, on my tummy ... watching the waves and motion. Gosh, how I miss those days sometimes. I look at Lucas and can't believe that he was IN there! hehe :) So happy for you! Those first flutters for me, Hannah, felt like bubbles, kind of. Your tummy looks so cute!
Posted by: Lisanne at August 25, 2005 04:16 PMwait until Bean starts doing flips and sumersalts.by the way, really enjoyed seeing you and finally meeting sam.
Posted by: dianne at August 26, 2005 10:27 AM