Deck the blogs with thoughts of Holley!

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I've been meaning to get around to creating a blog but just havnt had the time nor the patience to actually sit down and get it started.  I must say I'm pretty intrigued by the whole thing and look forward to getting the hang of things. I was asked what this blog was going to be about and the truth is-nothing in particular. I have no real intentions of sticking specifically to one train of thought, instead I'd like to blog the way I think-randomly. For example...with Thanksgiving approaching and Christmas right around the corner, my pregnant appetite is growling with excitement!! I'll be 23 weeks this coming Thursday and I'm going to have a precious baby girl!! Her name is Charlie Grayson Peel (calling her Charlie) and she is expected to arrive on March 17th (St. Pattys day!). I've accepted the fact that I'll be gaining some major weight over the holidays considering that pre-pregnancy, the holidays were my time of the year NOT to diet. sooo naturally, my first pregnancy would be at it's peak during Thanksgiving and Christmas.
I've been asked several times by several people about my pregnancy so here's a quick rundown of my pregnancy up to this point....

I've never been one to have the best of luck so immediately upon finding out I was pregnant I expected 9 long months of every symptom imaginable. God decided to give me a break with this one though because I have been so incredibly blessed with a perfect pregnancy so far.  During my first trimester I never once dealt with any morning sickness.  I was tired all the time and my boobs stayed pretty sore but I moved right along into my 2nd trimester feeling great.  I was around 16 weeks the first time I felt Charlie move but it was so subtle everytime from 16-19 weeks...Once I got to about 19 weeks her kicks and movements were unmistakeable, it was also around this time that I was able to feel her move on the outside of my belly. She's moving a good bit these days and it's the most special feeling in the entire world. I love putting my phone on my belly when I'm laying on my back and watching it bounce everytime she kicks/moves.

I'll post more about Charlie and I in my next blog but for now.....much love on this gloomy day.