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Or a little musician. In the last week I started putting speakers on my belly and listening to music with the baby. I was quite surprised the first time when I put the speakers on and, within a minute, I started to feel strong kicks. They were so strong, in fact, that I was able to see them outside my belly. That was a first. That first dancing session was to “Lullaby Renditions of Radiohead.” Really, what else would be the first CD Pete bought for his little one? In the last few days we’ve listened to a variety of other tunes including Christopher O’Riley (playing Radiohead), Jack Johnson, and we even jammed out to Mozart. It’s just way too much fun to feel the baby dancing each time we put on the music. (And don’t worry, we’re careful of the noise level for those little ears.)

I can feel the baby! Last Thursday afternoon, the day after I reached 17 weeks, I felt the first baby movements. At first, of course, it was hard to tell if it was really the baby, but by Thursday night I had no questions. I’ve felt the little flutters more and more each day. Occasionally, I even feel a tiny thump. The first thump I felt was during worship on Sunday morning. I think the baby was dancing to the music. Now we’re looking forward to the day when Daddy will be able to feel some movement, too.

Speaking of listening to music, we’re now singing, playing music, and reading to the little one as often as possible. Apparently, the sense of hearing is much more developed now than it was even two weeks ago, so we want to take full advantage of those bitty ears.

Today I’m 18 weeks along and things are going really well! I feel healthy and full of energy…most of the time. The belly is starting to pop out more and more. Most of my regular clothes are still fitting, but I feel I’m in that in between stage of sort of being ready to move into maternity clothes. I’ve worn only one maternity shirt so far. I have a feeling it won’t be too long before I’ll have to adopt the new wardrobe.