My baby just kicked..... For the first time

[RJM17]

I just had to share!! I am only 17 weeks tomora but it has been kicking for the past half hour and my DH and friends felt it as well!!
Never had so many people ask could they touch me in one go lol.
But it really is the most amazing feeling!! X

aah how lovely! I'm 16 weeks & cannot wait! congratulations!

WOW! Sure you feel amazing

I felt ds at 17 weeks I remember it even 12 years on

Thanks. It's the most amazing feeling!! I never realised how amazing it was going to feel but I just totally fell in love in an instant x

That's so lovely that u remember the date and its ur grandchild's birthday!! I honestly can't describe how it feels! It's just amazing!
I'm laying in bed willing it to do it again but as u say it won't play by my rules and will do it when he/she feels like it :-)
X

wow amazing, congrats!

i'm almost 23 weeks and try as we might, my DP cannot feel a thing when the baby kicks, so 17 weeks is amaze!

Ahhh wow :) it is amazing isn't it?! And you can get used to feeling it more from now on, probably mainly when you are trying to sleep I'm 29 weeks now and been feeling the little one have a good tumble around this morning, such a nice and reassuring feeling. Enjoy!

Ooh how lovely! I'm 15 weeks and also can't wait for this moment.

Midwife said to expect it around 20 weeks but I'm secretly hoping it'll be earlier.

Is this your first?

Wooowww that's amazing... I am 9+5 and FX all ok I can't wait to feel that... I must admit I am very .

Antenatal clubs is the part of MN for chat about pregnancy. The threads are arranged by due date, so it should be easy to find those at a similar stage of PG.

This bit is for more serious questions.

Are/were you concerned about feeling movement? Have you for example had a previous pg with oligohydramnios?

Have you discussed concerns with MW, for the advice she has given you is indeed standard. Normally, they wouldn't seek to investigate unless no movement felt well after 20 weeks (as you'd be scanned about then anyhow and obvious anolmalies would be detected).

I disagree Aunti. It's great to hear about positive stories on the Pregnancy thread and we have seen plenty before this one. This isn't just for concerned mum to bes. It's for everyone to share experiences... Don't feel bad OP.. Thank you for sharing it really cheered me up.. [smike]

The reason for separating PG chat from serious questions is so that people can hide the chat.

Yes, you can have positive stories here - don't set up a straw man that I'm a killjoy.

This thread is attracting the currently pregnant, who want to chat. The PG board would be overrun if it moved from Antenatal to PG. The more important or urgent questions could be missed.

I know I'm channelling thread police, but would ask posters to think about why those two boards are separate.

Congratulations RJM.

Lovely news. I loved feeling my babies kicking...something I never grew tired of.

I would love to feel it one more time, but 3 kids is plenty for me!

Good luck with the rest of your pg. x

Aww OP that's lovely

I'm 15+5 now and sometimes feel little tickly feelings in my uterus which I hope is baby

Have heard hb on a doppler twice now (extra nw app due to posdible early pgp) which was great!

This is my first baby so can't wait for proper kicks!

Enjoy! X

Congratulations RJM17! I'm 22 weeks now with my first and I've been feeling movement since 17 weeks too. It makes it all seem so real & really helps you start bonding with the baby doesnt it? You'll soon feel it again... they're most active when you're resting - especially at night when you're trying to sleep!

I also disagree auntiestella. IMO the pregnancy forum is to chat about all aspects of pregnancy....surely otherwise it would be called pregnancy concerns or similar.

congrats! it must be so exciting xxx

Thanks everyone yes it is my first so its so exciting.

And auntie I'll be honest I totally disagree with u its called pregnancy so this is about my pregnancy so I can write it here if I want and I'm not the first to share a happy story here sometimes its nie not to just hear about problems!! But if u don't like my thread then don't read it.

Everyone else thanks for all ur positive comments its the most surreal and amazing thing I have ever felt and I wanted to share it with mumsnetters who have helped me when I have had concerns xxx

Isn't it lovely to feel it! I'm just ahead of you at 19 weeks and been feeling the odd bit of movement tho my DP can't yet!

And share away with happy stories

It's an amazing feeling isn't it? I felt my first baby move at 18 weeks and the second and third at 11 weeks. I'm 18 weeks with dc3 and am feeling little rolls and harder kicks now.

Also AuntieStella: get a life. Seriously.

Well, it's lovely that the thread police arrived to attempt to ruin your thread

Congratulations, RJM :)

I just don't understand why anyone would want to put an downer on such a great time by asking if I have problems even if I did (which I don't) I may not want to share that. Think some people just have too much time on their hands,
But no one is going to ruin this amazing time for me x

Ignore auntie!

Congratulations... Must be a wonderful feeling!!!!
I'm currently ttc#1 and can't wait to be in your position!!! X

Ohhh ignor her OP... Major Miserable Kill Joy. Some people just don't like to see others happy and thrive in misery.

I keep nipping back to read all the lovely comments on your thread... Love this thread.

Toby fancy seeing you here....

Oh my god Toby I didn't even see you there! Hope you're well