kicking

So, I am almost at 25 weeks. I am starting to feel some minor aches and pains that come along with pregnancy. My lower back and hips sometimes ache and sleeping has been more difficult. I am a stomach sleeper, so sleeping on my side is hard. But, I know things could be a whole lot worse, so I am thankful that I am feeling as well as I am! I am feeling our baby girl kick a lot more now. Most of the time it is an exciting reassurance that she is doing well, but sometimes she kind of hurts me! Yesterday, she was really putting pressure on my bladder and it felt like she was yanking on a kidney. But, when we laid down to go to bed, she was kicking like a little swimmer! I put Ryan's hand on the lower, right side of my belly and he felt a really good, strong kick! It was a really fun little moment, Ryan being able to feel his little daughter for the first time. We were both laughing and enjoying it. She kicked a few more times after that, but with less force. I am glad that she is growing stronger and made a successful attempt to say hi to her daddy.
I went to the doctor on Friday for a checkup. My blood pressure, urine and everything seems healthy. The heartbeat is about at 152. The doctor had to look way down low with the doppler to find the heartbeat. She said my baby girl seems to be snuggled up way down low, burrowed in right on top of my bladder. So, I was reassured that I might not have to deal with much heartburn, but that I might lose control of my bladder a bit! Yay!
She is snuggling down low- she is going to be cuddly and snuggly just like her daddy! We'll have to master the swaddling technique to make her feel at home when she joins us in the outside world.
We are getting more and more excited to meet our little one. Rebecca gave us an adorable outfit last night for the baby. I just want to be able to have her and try on her cute, new outfits. Soon enough though!
We registered for some remaining baby gear/furniture yesterday at Walmart, and we also have an online registry at Target. So, those are available for those of you who have asked or who are interested.