Week 23

Ok, so I am two weeks behind now! I struggle knowing what to say on the weeks between appointments that nothing major happens and then I feel bad that I haven't updated anything. We went to an appointment last Thursday and the Dr. had to go to a delivery so his nurse did all the stuff for him. We got to hear the heartbeat again and she actually measured me for the first time. She said everything was on track and so far I have only gained 9 pounds, which I am content with. Next visit I have to drink the orange stuff for the glucose tolerance test so they sent me home with it so I don't have to sit there for an hour! Hopefully it will all go well.

I have finally started to feel the baby move! I thought I was feeling her a few weeks ago, but I couldn't decide if it was baby or internal shifting. Now I know for sure it is the baby moving! Last night I was laying in the bed with my hands on my belly trying to feel her move (like I have done every night forever) and I actually felt her kick on my hand! It was so exciting I made Michael put his hand where I felt her to see if she would cooperate and kick again and she did. He got to feel her kick for the first time! I know it will get harder and more consistent as time goes on, but it is nice to feel it even if it is inconsistent at this point!

Carrie came to visit this past weekend and we had a blast (as expected)! Lots of shopping and chatting! This weekend is the scrapbooking expo so I will be spending most of my free time there! There is also a chance that I will get to see Goose this weekend, which would be really fun! Here is a pic of me and Carrie out on our balcony and a pic of the 22 1/2 week belly!

Prayer of the week:
"Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you." Psalm 25:5

Help us to continue to be led by truth and to learn God's plan for our lives. I pray that we will be open to His guidance in all areas of our life. Help me to continually, all day long, put my hope in Him. I have finally reached a point of some peace and pray that it will continue as well!