A minor "hiccup"

David and I went for my 23 week check up to find out some disappointing news...Our doctor, the owner of the practice "Caring For Woman" is severely ill and taking a medical leave of absence for at least the next 12 months. I have to admit, this was a little traumatic to hear as I absolutely love Dr. Shannon. We meshed really well and I felt extremely comfortable with her. However, the PA who I have also grown to love has assured me that Dr. Sholten, who is taking all of Dr. Shannon's patients during her absence, is a wonderful doctor! My mom reminds me..."Honey, when you are in labor, it's not going to matter whose there, you are just going to want that kid out"! I guess she's probably right!

Aside, from this news, Braylon is still very healthy and I am right on course. When the PA was examining me she couldn't BELIEVE how active Braylon was. She said, "Is he always like this"...He kept kicking her every time she would put the doppler on my tummy--it was funny. I will return back to the doctor in 4 weeks for my Glucose test to make sure I haven't developed "gestational diabetes" and they will also check for anemia. I have been feeling great, so I am praying the blood work will show the same. That same week, we will also have 4D Ultra Sound--I just have to have one more "sneak peek" before our lil' man arrives!

This wasn't the only "hiccup" that I have experienced the past few weeks. Mr Braylon has been hiccuping also! I have read and heard from friends and family that you can actually feel them hiccup but I never knew how cool it was to actually feel it. He keeps me up all the time with his kicks and constant summer salts. Now he's big enough to actually "see" him kick me from the outside of my stomach. This movement is amazing, and it makes me so excited to meet our lil' guy.

Updated 23 Week belly pic (I know you're just thrilled-right)