Wouldn't term it as the motherly instinct has kicked in, never think I had any to start with!
Right from 17 weeks, when baby's bubbling motions are first picked up, I started feeling something special, as little precious is trying to make his presence felt. As the weeks progressed into my current 26 weeks, and his movements became jerks and somersault-like stunts underneath my belly, I bonded with baby on a daily basis, affirming how good a boy he is to assure mummy with his activities. At the very same time, a protective emotion arise (could it be the hormones?), and I found myself committing to do my best to nourish and nurture baby in my womb, in eating well and eating right. I even remind myself to move around carefully, and not subject baby to careless falls and slips, which I was used to when I wasn't expecting.
So there, my life has already started turning, and it's amazing how the creation of a little life can make someone who is wooing life, ministry, career, fulfillment, lifestyle etc. want to take stock and think for little precious, instead of just herself.
