Your first kicks

Dear Baby Boy,

I remember it perfectly and I pray I never forget it. We found out that you are a boy when I was 16 weeks along. The day after Baby Sightings I found myself home terribly sick. I didn't want to take any cold medicine so instead I laid in bed with full-on symptoms. . . ear aches, headache, sore throat, stuffy nose, chills . . . I was very sicky icky.

The second day of staying home sick and in bed I felt the most incredible THING! I say thing because I don't know how to describe it. It happened so fast and startled me a bit. I knew right away what it was. It wasn't really flutters or butterflies, it was different. It had a mighty force behind it. On the left side of my lower belly God's perfect miracle of creation made his presence known. You kicked me and I FELT IT!!

I wish my face was recorded. I know I had the biggest smile on my face and felt the purest joy in all the world. You are real and alive in my belly. I didn't hesitate at all. I quickly called Daddy to tell him the good news. And together we laughed and cried.

From then on I have felt you everyday. As I write this I am 22 weeks and 5 days along. Your kicks get stronger and more frequent. You kick and move the most in the morning as I munch on my delicious gala apple, after dinner as we relax on the couch, and right before I fall asleep.

Just yesterday, June 2nd, Daddy felt your kicks too! Throughout the past couple of months I was the only one to feel you. Pretty much daily Daddy would lay with me on the couch or in bed with his hand over my belly as we watched TV. I would guide his hand from side to side as I predicted where your next kick would be. For 2 months he disappointingly felt nothing.

But not yesterday! We played your favorite song, "Came to My Rescue" by Hillsong United, and Daddy felt 3 big strong kicks. Tears filled our eyes. I am so happy to share you with him. He is a good Daddy and already loves you so very much. We both can't wait to meet you face to face.

I love you baby.