23 Weeks

This week I am in my 23rd week of pregnancy.  My belly has finally grown, although I do not have the cute baby bump yet and with this growth has forced me to for the first time of the pregnancy to wear maternity pants.  they make me feel like I am wearing grandma pants, but they are much more comfortable.  The only complaint of this pregnancy is the heartburn, which has gotten much worse, to the point that I wake up every morning around 3:30 am with the worst chest pain imaginable. Although it seems worse when I am sleeping, my heartburn goes strong all day long. I have been taking TUMS, but I think now it is time to move on to something stronger.
The little man is on the move all the time,  it seems he never takes a break from the constant kicking, punching, or somersaulting and I can see him squirming even over my clothing.  I can already tell he is going to be just like his Dad, always on the move. :)  Kinley Perkins better enjoy this time of being the only baby around because once this little boy is old enough he is going to be quite the handful and will want to have a play-mate all the time.
Over New Years Holiday,  Aunt Ashley and Uncle Alex were also able to feel the little man moving around, which made this the first time Alex has felt a baby move. We attempted to hear his heartbeat with a stethoscope, but that attempt was not successful. I am also trying to listen to as much classical music as I can, even though there is not solid proof that this does anything for babies, I do feel it calms myself and Bryan down a bit.
Celebrating New Years 2013 will be a rather different experience for Bryan and me.  I predict we will spend it with Baby Morris, Josh, Emily, Kinley, Lance, Stacey, and Baby Meyer. Sounds like a fantastic way to ring in the next New Year!