21w
Dear Squid,
Time is slowing down once again. There was so much anticipation leading up to the “half way” mark that one week on, it feels more like “it’s only been a week?”
You’re a lot more active these days. In trying to describe how it feels to your dad — this is what I came up with.
You’re not quite as active as the image implies but it’s the best way I know how to describe it. It’s not so much bubbles or butterflies, but pops of movement contained by my body. I love it.
Your dad loves seeing how much you’re growing & the other day rested his head on my tummy to see if he could feel you moving at all. When I showed him this image, he agreed that’s the kind of thing he could feel.
There aren’t very clear movements of specific limbs (though this morning you did kick the mattress!) but lots of wriggling it seems.
After having many months without being too impacted by hormone changes it does feel as though these last couple of weeks have been far more up and down. It’s all part of the journey and I am learning how to deal with that in a productive way. I think moving more is key, it’s not what I feel like doing but I do think it will make the most difference.
Anyhow, there are just over two weeks until our next appointment (we’re taking Grandad!) and I can’t wait to see you.
Keep growing, little one.
Love,
Your Mama
