25 weeks

Yesterday, Daddy felt little Anthony kick for the first time. While I've felt him moving for a while now, Daddy hasn't been able to feel it.....until yesterday! Also, "Grammy" and "my buddy" Mary also felt the little man kick.

Mary, Trish, Justice, Dorothy, and Destiny all came up to visit for the weekend from Georgia. As well as my momma, Kyla, Noah, and Christopher came down from Indiana. We all had a GREAT visit!!! I love having company!!!

Yesterday, Tony and I also got our KIA bracelets in honor of Ryan and we put them on and they will never come off. We also got a bracelet for Anthony so that he will always know who he was named after. I just hope that he understands why his name is what it is and that he will respect those who wear the uniform and serve this country proudly.

Last Sunday, Momma and Anthony went to the Colts game in Nashville, and he got a little excited when momma was jumping around and cheering (rather loudly) at the game. I told him, "it's alright, little buddy, you're just going to have to get used to that...it's not going to change." *giggle*

23 weeks and 4 days

We had another Dr's appointment today. Nothing TOO exciting for those who've been through this before, but each Dr's visit is exciting for me...first time momma!

We listened to the heartbeat again...and evidently our little guy didn't like the sound the doppler was putting off and at first he "swam" away from the sound. Then, when she "chased" him with it, he started kicking at it. *giggle* Looks like he's gonna be stubborn...just like momma! hahaha Poor little guy!

They also did my gestational diabetes test today...looks like everything is good there too! My blood pressure is staying in the "normal" range...120/80. Which is GREAT! His heart-rate was consistant around 130! And the news on the weight is...I've gained 13 pounds! Not too bad for being almost 6 months into the pregnancy! Everything so far is looking good! She even said we're still good to go on our cruise in November!!! WHOOOHOOOO!!!!!

Thanks for the continued prayers and support! I have had a touch of "evening sickness", but I think that's just little Anthony's way of telling me what food he likes for dinner and what he doesn't. Ah well, I have been truly blessed this entire pregnancy, I can't really complain.

23 Weeks

Well, my belly is starting to grow to where you can actually tell I'm pregnant! :D I still wouldn't say I look nearly 6 months pregnant, but I'm getting there!

I am starting to feel the little guy move around inside me...which is TOTALLY amazing; however, I am really anxious now for daddy to be able to feel him move from the outside. He's not a super active baby...but I'm sure that will change if he's anything like his daddy (or momma for that matter)!

I have been truly blessed with a pleasant pregnancy and haven't had any complications. I go to the Dr again on 13 Sept; we'll see what they have to say then.

Sleep is becoming something I don't get much of. LOL And I'm sure that's just God's way of preparing me for not sleeping through the night once he finally gets here. When I do sleep, I just wake up with achy hips and feel like I'm 80 years old anyway.

Thanks again for your continued support and prayers! We can never have too many prayers for this young man! Please pray for us as parents and for little Anthony's future...it's never too early to start praying for him! Thanks!!!!!

Love ya'll!