He's kicking away...

So, when I had my big u/s a couple of weeks ago the u/s technician tried to help me feel the baby kicking. We would watch him on the screen and she would have me put my hand where his legs are and when we'd see him kick she'd say "did you feel that"? I mostly couldn't feel it but there was one time that I thought maybe I did. I was a little disappointed because I still wasn't really sure whether I was feeling anything or just imagining it. So, over the past couple of weeks I've felt a "flutter" every now and then and been like "I think I just felt him kick but I'm not sure". I haven't been able to mentally connect the feeling in my stomach to the fact that it is my baby kicking. Well, over the past couple of days I have definitely felt it! Last night he was kicking several times in a row and I was 100% sure that's what it was! Most people describe it as a flutter but I think it's more like a "thump". I was so excited! MrKLB was with me and I told him I wish he could feel it but I don't think the kicks are strong enough yet for him to feel. I'm so looking forward to when he can feel them, too, though!

This weekend I went shopping with my mother and had a great time. We bought some fabric to recover the cushions on my glider and ottoman for the nursery. I have a Dutailier glider and ottoman that a friend gave me and we are going to recover the cushions and MrKLB is going to strip and stain the wood (it's white and we are doing dark furniture). I already know the fabric I want to use for the bedding, so we also bought some sewing patterns for the crib skirt and curtains that we plan to make. So, that was fun!

On another note, I should be finding out at work this week or next about my bonus for last year. Since the economy sucks I don't think I'll get as big a bonus as I did last year, but I have been told that I'm getting something so I'm anxiously awaiting the details. This would be a big help towards buying nursery furniture and a stroller and car seat, etc.! So, crossing my fingers that I get a decent amount after taxes and then once we know for sure we'll probably go ahead and order the nursery furniture.

I'm off to NYC next week for a few days for work. I love going up there, but it's too bad I won't get to indulge in fine wine like I normally do! Oh well, it's for a good cause... :)