3am kicks

Last night was an eventful night for the Blackburn family, especially for little Ras around 3am! I had gotten up to go to the bathroom and when I got back in bed Ras started moving incessantly for about 10 minutes and kicking like crazy! Some of the kicks were strong enough that I could put my hand where I was feeling them and feel it on my hand! So awesome! Of course, Jay had to experience this so I woke him up and put his hand where I was feeling kicks. He felt the first one, but after that they weren't as strong and he didn't feel anymore. I kept saying "Did ya feel that? Feel that?" I guess cause I can feel it inside my body it's easier for me to sense the slightest sensation in my hand too. That was the first time either of us felt the baby move with our hands! Jay went back to sleep after that but I was wired, Ras quit kicking but was still moving around, it was such a sweet bonding time to just lay there feeling the baby move all over. But then Ras quit moving and I couldn't go back to sleep, I decided it was cause I was hungry so I got up and ate cheese and crackers, downed a glass of water and went back to bed. Ras gave one more strong kick right when I laid back down but then the activity stopped and I finally fell asleep around 4ish...the alarm went off it seemed like 2 seconds later at 6am. I was tired but kept telling myself to enjoy what sleep I get now b/c I am going to be getting much less here in a few months! And actually I still got about 7hrs...are you new moms out there hating me right now?! Anyways, just wanted to share my 3am kicks with ya! I wonder if this is going to become a nightly pattern?!

Happy Cinco De Mayo!