People find it rather baffling when I start worrying about the possibility of having an active baby. All parents want their children to be healthy, and activeness is probably a very good indication of health isn't it?

Actually, I do want a responsive and interactive baby, and I always find energetic babies or toddlers more appealing than quiet ones. What I am really concerned with is my lack of (confidence in my) parenting skills. I am not sure if I can ever be a good enough mother. Lack of discipline, structure and great ambitions – non-qualities I possess that are probably not the most conducive for effective parenting. But I can't help but wonder sometimes, is a placid baby necessarily easier to manage and groom than a boisterous one? Maybe I should worry less...

Baby kicks

I think I felt him kick yesterday. It felt like wind at first (yes, I am one of the unfortunate ones who got a little flatulent since I got pregnant) but more like being prodded gently from the inside.

It’s cute, and I can’t help imagining baby’s little elbows and feet knocking against the walls of his confinement.

Having said that, I am getting a bit concerned. I have been feeling him ever so often since last night, he doesn’t seem to rest much. Is he going to be a hyperactive one!?