WOW!

MAN! I didn't realize how long it had been since I updated the blog!! Sorry, guys! I guess I am slacking on that and really need to get on it! I would say time flies when you are having fun, but really for me it is just time flies when you are getting fat and happy! Haha.

So I suppose an update is in order....

I had my doctor's appointment last week. Things went WONDERFULLY. I am perfect and baby is perfect! We have gained 21 pounds and the baby is growing JUST right with constant movement which is what they look for! Her heartbeat was 152 which is right on target and is perfect for our little angel! I also took and recieved the results back for my glucose test and everything is perfect there so no gestational diabetes.....YAY! Another hurdle down! I am officially 28 weeks today which is 7 months so only 12 more weeks to go!! Can you guys believe that?! It seems like just yesterday was Christmas, but it is almost June! Goodness, I cannot say time has gone by quickly, but the pregnancy sure has!

As for Matthew....he is doing well, but.....he has moved farther forward in Afghanistan. Pretty much the worst news I can get, but what can I do, right? Yes, it is the military life.....but NO ONE is prepared to go through this alone. Thank you to everyone for your support, thoughts, and prayers. There is NO way I could get through this alone and our family and friends are just unbelievably kind and giving. Thank you!

Matthew sends his love to everyone.....he wishes he could call more, but its not always easy, I suppose especially now that he is at the forward base.

As for the baby shower invitations....! They will be going out this week and we are thinking June 16th will be when we officially have the site up and going. For all those that don't get the invitations simply because there are SO MANY of you loving people out there.....you will still be able to get on the baby shower site even without an invite. For those that don't know what we are doing.... Basically, my sister is throwing and ONLINE baby shower!! I do not live near or even close to any of our friends and family making it VERY difficult to have a set baby shower! Thus......Kristin is putting together a site where everyone will be able to play games such as guessing the babies weight, birth date and so on. Many games, pictures, forums, and chats will be available through that site! Also, for those wishing to....we will have links to Babies R Us and target where we are registered and any gracious gifts we receive will be sent to my sister's house here in Augusta as we will be taking them to NC in a few different trips! It all works out great! On another note, anyone that wishes to rub the belly and/or give a gift or card, a hug, thought, or prayer.....I will be attending Alison's wedding in June so I will see everyone there as well!! This is a great way for people literally all over the world to be a part of our shower....Matthew in Afghanistan, Anna in Argentina, Matthew's family and friends in California, the squadron guys in North Carolina, my family in Mississippi, Kentucky, and New Orleans, and all of my college friends throughout the US now! What a cool way to stay connected! We only will have a few invitations so PLEASE don't be offended if one doesnt make it your way.....WE STILL WANT YOU TO BE INVOLVED!!! I will post on here all information to be a part of the baby shower, so don't worry!!! If you are close enough to us to be checking this site, you will probably get an invite or read on here how to get on the site!!!

Anyway, here is a picture of me taken by Kristin today....this is my 7 month belly. We are in the third trimester now!! 2/3rds done! WOOHOO!!!

Love to all.