It Happened!

I have been trying for the last two weeks to get Alex and Jenna to feel the baby move. But it is easier said than done. The baby seems to know when anyone else's hand is on my belly. The baby can be doing an Irish jig and the minute I grab Joe, Alex, or Jenna's hand and place it on my stomach all movement comes to a stop. Now, if I were to lay my own hand on my stomach the baby would continue to jump and jive. So, I tried having the kids just keep their hands on my stomach, but they have no patience and give up easily. But today that changed for Alex. We were just finishing up reading our books before quiet time when the baby sprang into action. I grabbed Alex's hand and quickly put it on my stomach right before the baby gave a good, hard kick. Alex's mouth dropped open. His eyes widened and he shouted "I felt it! I felt the baby! He's really in there!" Priceless. So, Jenna came over and said she wanted to feel, too. But, of course, all movement ceased. The baby made some little squirms and Jenna said she felt them, but I really don't think she did. I think she just wanted to be like Alex. Poor girly. Her day will come and I look forward to seeing her face light up and say "I felt her!" Yes, we are back to Jenna wanting a little sister. Alex has said only a baby boy will be allowed in the house. Three more months until we find out!