Twenty Three Weeks Along!

This pregnancy journey is fun! Don't get me wrong, it's not all glamorous but I do love it!
On Friday I felt her kick for the first time! What an incredible feeling that was. Since Friday, her movements have gotten stronger too. It used to be I would just feel the little "flutterings" when she would move. Now I definitely feel a little person, moving around in there. Saturday night I was sitting on the couch with my husband and he had his hand on my belly. She kicked really hard... enough to make me jump a little and Brian was able to feel her kick. I was so glad... I wasn't sure if her kicks would be strong enough yet for him to feel. I love feeling her move around. She is very active.

We got a bit more done on the nursery. Brian hung the shelf I painted and I put the bears on it as well as the Precious Moments figurine my niece got us for Christmas. I found the glider I want, and will order that - maybe next month. I got a rug that should be delivered today. I sure hope it looks good in the room- because I ordered it online so I haven't seen it in person. I'll take some pictures once I get it and put it in the room.

We have three little outfits hanging in her closet. It's so much fun to acquire stuff for baby girl. It makes it feel more and more real all the time. And now that I feel her kicking and moving I feel like I can bond with her more. I love singing to her and reading her books!! Brian likes to try and tickle her!

20 weeks- the Halfway Point!!

On tuesday I hit my halfway point!! 20 weeks- I can't believe it!! In just 20 more weeks our little baby girl will be here! I am so excited. Yesterday I had my 20 week appointment. With that came an extensive ultrasound where the technician checked out organs, etc to make sure everything is developing correctly. Everything looked great! That made me so happy. I was a little nervous this week, thinking that maybe something might be found wrong with my baby. I'm so glad to know she is healthy and growing strong.

I've been feeling my baby move more lately. Last week we went out to dinner and the restaurant was really loud. Man- she was jumping all over the place while we were there!! Earlier this week I was driving home from work and singing along to the radio. She started jumping around then too. That was such a cool feeling, to realize she is reacting to me and my voice.

When Brian comes home at night he likes to talk to her and push on my belly... she loves it when her daddy does that. She goes wild!! I love it too. I love seeing him already connect and love his little girl.
I am so happy we are on this journey together.

Me at 20 weeks