"Mary S." wrote in message
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I love & wait for every little movement/kick. It feels so right, I
don't want to go back to having a 'boring belly'. It's far more
interesting to have a special belly that can do tricks

How do other girls feel about the loss of the magic belly ?

I remember feeling *empty* inside, during the first few days after
giving birth. Like I was hollow. It was a very weird feeling.


Mary S.
mom to the Sproutkin, 22 months
and a new wee babysprout, due October 1

I haven't wanted to be a total downer on this thread, but have been reading
it and remembering my pregnancy wtih Nathan. I only got to 24 weeks, and in
that last 4 weeks he began to kick like a madman. It was magical, and so
sad, because it was supposed to be such a happy time. Then, after I'd given
birth to him, I too, felt empty and hollow. I still had some fantom kicks
and tickles, and was constantly touching my belly, in hopes that it was all
a mistake, and he was still in there. And I didn't have a beautiful little
baby to distract and engage me.

It's coming up on 6 years since we lost Nathan, and I'll always miss the
magic belly. It was such a blessing that I had it at all, and part of me is
still bummed that I'll likely not have it again.
--

Jamie & Taylor
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