So that's what it's like...

So, today was a big day in this house for pregnancy. I felt - at least i believe i did - the baby's first kicks! well, i felt the baby's kicks for the first time. i'm nearly 18 weeks, and so part of me thinks that's a little early for a first pregnancy, but there's just no way to describe how i know it was a real baby kick. not gas (as all us pregnant women have) or hunger pangs, though i was hungry at the time, so maybe the baby was trying to tell me he/she wanted some chow. it felt almost like a little pulse up against my belly, twice, really quickly. not quite like a bubble, but similar. i haven't felt it since, but i am sure that was it. and i have to say, i really thought it may weird me out a little, but my only thoughts were, "please, do that again!" so, another milestone conquered - and the other cool thing... today is my grandfather's birthday. he died a little over a year ago, and i had been pretty sad today, but i think its awesome to get such a gift on this day. he would be incredibly excited.