The First of Many Firsts

This past week had a few major firsts for me. So far I have only been able to watch as Lauren experiences the kicks and movements of the baby.  Last Monday I saw with my own eyes the baby kick, punch, or meringue in there. By the time I got my hand on her belly, the baby decided to go back to using Lauren's organs as punching bags.  Everyday this week Lauren has grabbed my hand, "Did you feel that? Do you feel this?" But no, I never felt a thing.

Finally, Friday Lauren grabs my hand and BOOM, I felt the baby.  Well, it was less like BOOM, and more like boom since baby is not that strong yet.  Not sure what limb it was, but I assume he/she was giving me a high five!  

Until tonight it had been a few days since I felt the baby for the first time.   I am not sure if it was the potstickers for dinner, the popcorn while we are on the couch, or watching "How I Met Your Mother," but the baby was going crazy tonight moving all over the place.  I think the baby likes them some Robin Scherbatski. It is so exciting to be able to feel the baby. It makes the experience even more real. It is actually happening - we are going to be parents.  

Now on to the nursery...   

And since its been a few weeks since we posted a photo, here's Lauren @ 24 Weeks