I find it funny that the times I think about updating this are always times when I am sitting at work. But, here I am, updating at work again! I had a tiny reminder that I didn't update you all with some very important news just now! Last Friday I was sitting at work listening to some music by Michael Franti. He's a very talented Reggae/Funk singer/songwriter and while I was listening to a chorus which says "I love you, I love you, I...." BLOP I felt the tiniest, sweetest little butterfly kick just under my bellybutton. I immediately fell into a heap of tears. I had thought I had felt Ziggy kick before, but it was nothing like this, I knew this was my baby kicking! The fact that it occurred during a chorus which only says "I love you" made me melt into a puddle that took about an hour to contain! I texted Ben immediately then my family and some of my closest friends and of course, publicized it on Myspace and Facebook. They were all excited, many of my best friends were in tears and it was a moment I will treasure for always. Since then I have felt Ziggy bump around daily, usually only once or twice, but its a wonderful reminder that I have a sweet little person inside of me and reminds me to take care of him or her and myself during this special time! Words cannot express the emotions you feel when you have that reminder, of just how big what is happening within you really is. It's easy to almost forget that I'm pregnant because my symptoms are so small, but that little kick, touch, it's a beautiful, amazing thing!

Unfortunately, the touches are so sporadic and light Ben hasn't been able to feel it yet. It's easy to say he will feel it soon enough, but part of me feels guilty that he cannot experience the same thing I am. The other night we were laying down getting ready for sleep and he had his hand on my stomach. We had said our "goodnights" and the room was quiet. All of a sudden Ziggy gave a little nudge and I was like "did you feel it, did you feel it!?!" but Ben had been half asleep and hadn't. I felt so bad! It will happen soon, but I want him to experience this too!

Other than that amazing new development nothing much new to report. We had our doctors appointment Wednesday and everything looks great. I've gained 8 pounds and the doctor says that is right where I need to be at this point. Ziggy's heartbeat was perfect, around 160, and he or she was cruising around my tummy like last time. My next appointment is the big one! Ultrasound, baby's sex determination, and a detailed check. It just so happens this special day will fall on my 26th birthday!!!! April 21st! I'm so lucky to be given this as a birthday present! We cannot wait for this appointment and are counting the days! It's funny how quickly it's all going! It seems like just yesterday I found out I was pregnant, and now, here I am, 17 weeks, baby kicking, maternity clothes are a must and sleep deprivation has officially set in! I wouldn't trade any of it!!!!

I'll post updated pictures soon!