Just a quick note....that turned lengthy!

I have so much to share today, but not a lot of time to do it. SO, this will be a short entry with more to come later.

First, I definitely felt little Parker move yesterday. I was sitting at my desk typing away, and all of a sudden, I felt this little "tap tap tap" in my belly. It was most definitely baby and not gas. While many say the feeling is similar to that of the "butterflies" I found it a bit more nauseating. Of course, it was a wonderful moment, but it still made me sick to my stomach for a second or two.

When I got home, I had Mark feel my stomach because you could feel a solid place where Parker was definitely positioned. He felt it and then jumped back "Woah! That's weird!" and then came back for more poking and prodding. It was a fun experience for us to share together, and I can't wait for Mark to feel her little punches and jabs.

To wrap it up, I'd like to ask for prayers for my sister-in-law. Mark's sister has had a helluva struggle over the last few years with all sorts of medical issues (really the entire time they've been married, since she got sick on their honeymoon several years ago). The doctors have finally said she's healthy enough to try to have a baby. Her only option (due to the medical stuff) is IVF, and she starts her first cycle Thursday. If you could ask for strength and patience for this couple, that would be great. I'm so concerned that they don't really know their chances of success, and that in some way, they have a false sense of hope. I don't know if that makes sense, but I hate for them to get hurt. I just ask that God comfort them and support them through this, as they've been through so much during their marriage.