23 Weeks

The baby now weighs over a pound, and is measuring about 11.5 inches from head to foot. It's hearing is well established, and can make out a distorted verson of or voices, the beating of my heart and the rumbling of my stomach. Loud noises heard in utero, like a barking dog etc, probably won't bother the baby when they're ehard outside the womb.

There are numerous studies that indicate that unborn babies prefer classical music, the baby will often move around based on the pace of the music. If the baby was to be born now, it would have about an 85% chance of survival, with the right care.

The baby is moving around like crazy!! The other night, Rob finally felt some rolling! His eyes lit up like a kid on Christmas morning, and he's even more impatient now than he has been, because he knows what he's feeling for.

I've also got my first OB appointment on January 6th - I'll probably call and change that a bit, because it's in such an awkward time slot, and right after we get back from holidays!

In other news, I've finally gained some weight - 3.75 lbs! Not a lot, but it's a start! I'm still under what I expected I'd be, so I've got some wiggle room.

Merry Christmas!!