At my last appointment, I was told that it probably wouldn't be too long before I could feel the baby move. This has me analyzing every twinge from my abdomen. I haven't felt anything I'd regard as fetal movement yet, but I hope it happens soon. It's much more likely that I'll feel some movement next month--according to my edition of What to Expect When You're Expecting (which is the 2002 version), first-time mothers usually feel the first movements of the baby around their 22nd week.
That seems like a long time to wait, but I know it's probably going to pass by pretty quickly, especially now that I'm working. I'll just have to try to be patient. Speaking of working, the first week with the students back in school has been pretty hectic. In the midst of learning the ropes, attending training sessions, and trying to figure out who to contact and where things are, I'm handling a huge influx of student and faculty requests and questions. Monday is Martin Luther King Day, so that means that I get a three-day weekend. I definitely need it! Even better: Tuesday is ultrasound day! Very exciting. Of course, at the very back of my mind is always that tiny flicker of worry that this time, they might find that something is wrong with the baby. Luckily enough, my excitement is definitely triumphing over my worry.
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