Tales from the sick bed

We've both come down with the most horrible flu - aching muscles, headaches, fever, sore throat as well as coughing for me and an entire night of throwing up for R. At first I was worried it would affect the baby, but have since found out that it is perfectly safe in my womb. I just have to make sure I get enough fluids down me. Luckily, my appetite hasn't gone, so I can eat enough - am very glad I didn't get R's constant vomiting as I don't think that would have been particularly good for the baby. It feels like (s)he is perfectly happy in there anyway, if the wriggling is anything to go by.

The other night, after the 20-week scan, we were lying in bed and the baby was going crazy in there. I think it was protesting after being poked and prodded with the scanner earlier on. R put his hand on my bump, which usually means the baby stops all movement. This time, however, the wriggling continued unabated and R felt our child move for the first time! He was thrilled and I think it makes it more real for him too. Of course he sees my bump (and boobs) growing, but this was the first time he's been able to feel something for himself. It really was the icing on the cake after the scan.