May 17, 2008

Getting to know baby

The baby (Jackary as I affectionately, and Justin reluctantly, call him) is very active these days.
Last week I fell getting out of the shower (yikes- and yes, Justin properly lectured me) and when we went to our normal check up that afternoon, the doctor wanted to put me on a monitor for a while. It was so neat! First the baby was playing with and pushing the heartbeat monitor away- very active. Then he got the hiccups and you could see my whole stomach bouncing with them. It was neat to see and hear him at the same time.
Last night was apparently open gym night. Jackary was wiggling and kicking and really interacting with Justin as Justin chased him around my tummy, moving his hand as the baby wiggled away from him. It was a great chance for Justin to feel him for a prolonged period- and it was amazing to feel the interaction.
I am so excited to meet this baby, but at the same time it will be weird not to have him wiggling around with me all the time. We now have less than two months till the due date!!