Tired.

Baby is still moving around in his little hot tub. It's less fluttery now and feels more substantial. To me, my tummy looks baby-bumpy. Maternity clothes are getting more comfy. My co-workers haven't pried (nice, respectful folk I work with!), but it's fun to let them know the happy news.

Tomorrow is yet another ultrasound. I don't even really know what they're looking for this go around. At 24 weeks? Maybe Cletus' size or how the placenta is doing?

I'm very excited - future-Dad and I agreed to have a Doula help us. It will be support for childbirth. The doula is in training, but is a parent who has attended several births. The most exciting thing to me is support for my support person. A tag-team, as it were. If Pappa needs a break, he can take one. More than one person to hold my hand. To test my blood sugar, if I can't manage it. To remind me this seemingly momentous task can be done.

Turn on your heartlight...

We went to another ultrasound and appointment yesterday. They did an echocardiogram of Cletus' heart. It's looking great, in fact, the doc said the images were 'beautiful'. Music to our ears!

The fetus is moving and a-shakin, fluttering around in there. He responds to cold drinks and caffeine, and the movement is more intense now.

Movin' and a Shakin'

In the past couple of days, in fact just after commenting that I hadn't felt any movement, I've had a few small movements. Small movements in my abdomen that can't be explained by something else. It feels like a flutter or an almost-tickle from the inside. Baby boy is moving around!

I'm sure after he's kicked me in the ribs for the upteenth time the novelty will wear off. But for now, this is thrilling.

Let him eat cake...

How about Jalapeno cake??

So this week is suppose to be the start of where baby boy can develop tastes for certain foods.  It depends on what wifey is willing to eat.  So maybe if she tries some of these foods it will be a good thing.

Bananas!
Jalapenos (build up baby's spicey tolerance)
every known meat (maybe take her to one of those Brazilian Grills)
sushi!!!

Is this too much to ask of my wife?  Apparently so :-(.  Not sure if she's agreeing to any of this...