24 Weeks and Growing

I am 24 weeks this week and GROWING! I am about 5 pounds less than I was when I first found out I was pregnant. I guess there is certainly an up side to being sick in the beginning...although I didn't know that then. With 16 weeks to go, you can now see Holley Ryan kicking and punching away. I am feeling pretty good...just a little more tired than normal. Matt and I cannot wait for her to get here.

17 weeks to go!

Now is the time when I am enjoying counting down the weeks instead of counting up. I am 23 weeks this week and have 17 to go. Holley Ryan is kicking and punching hard enough to make my stomach move. I go back to the doctor in a couple of weeks, but I don't think we'll be doing an ultrasound at that appointment. I know she is growing and getting stronger. I can't believe how fast time is passing by!

I am 22 weeks!

This past Sunday I hit the 22 week mark. It's a lot more fun now counting down the weeks since I'm over half way there. According to "What to Expect When You Are Expecting", Holley Ryan should be about a full pound now. I know that her movement is increasing and she has a powerful kick (or punch.) They are getting more frequent and you can certainly feel them now. Time is actually passing pretty quickly. Matt and I can't wait till she is here!

20 Weeks and We Now Know We are Having a...

We went to the doctor today and we found out we are having a GIRL! I was so excited that I screamed out loud. Matt and I couldn't be happier! It's such a wonderful thing to now know what we are having. I just couldn't stand not knowing any longer.

20 Weeks!

I have passed the half way mark this week. I am so excited. Matt and I will go back to the doctor this week for the 20 week appointment. He is still not interested in finding out the gender while I am barely thinking of anything else. I agree that it would be a great surprise, but I could be just as surprised this week! I am feeling him/her kick a lot lately and am looking forward to seeing the progress on the ultrasound. I'd like to know if we are expecting Baby Jack or Holley Ryan!

I must be feeling kicks!

I think I must be feeling Baby Hennesy kick. Unlike the flutters I have been feeling, I now feel stronger and independent (yet sometimes multiple) punches or kicks inside my belly. I haven't been able to feel them on the outside of my stomach just yet, but I feel like they are getting stronger. Hopefully within the next week or two others will be able to share the feeling. It's so amazing how fast things are progressing!

It's amazing to feel the baby!

I have been working at the computer most of the day, thus sitting still for the most part. I have felt Baby Hennesy moving a lot today. He/she has been increasing in movement and today I have felt a lot of movement. I still cannot feel anything on the outside of my stomach, but I hope within the next week or two I'll be able to share the feeling with Matt and others. It's so amazing!