Early this morning

"I detected BITB's first noticeable case of hiccups today.

In utero hiccups feel like tiny, rhythmic, isolated tapping. It does not feel anything like the jabs, kicks, and somersaults I normally feel. They are so delicate and sweet.

I love this feeling, I'm not sure why. Maybe because it's such a human experience that I get a kick out of knowing my little BITB is experiencing it too. Jackson had them often so I'm excited that I'm finally feeling them with BITB.

I think too, that the hiccups thrill me so much because hiccups are a clear sign that BITB is something that I helped create, that BITB is a part of me, who I am, where I come from. I know I'm only half of the formula for this baby, but Ross rarely burps, and I don't think I've EVER heard him have the hiccups.

And, well, I'm prone to those things . . . often. Our children will get other unique traits from Ross, the hiccups are all me."
--Clare