24 weeks

I had my monthly OB check up today, and all is well.  Baby Boy has a strong heartbeat and I'm measuring right on time.  Dr. Smith is sending me to a prenatal physical therapist for the back and hip/rear end pain I've been having for a few weeks now.  My appointment is tomorrow morning, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that she'll be a miracle worker.  Per Dr. Smith, all of this pain is "normal for a second pregnancy."  Well, normal sucks, Dr. Smith. :-P

This little dude is constantly moving....and do I mean CONSTANTLY.  His favorite time is right around the time I'm ready to hit to hay, so it's always fun to try to fall asleep while the little guy is kicking me and rolling around.  Right as I type I can see him moving to my right side... it's his favorite place--- low and on the right.

Brian has been able to feel him moving from the outside for a couple of weeks now, which is always exciting.  Hopefully we'll decide on a name soon.  We're such planners that I know we can't do the "we'll wait to see what he looks like" thing.  Plus, we have to get things personalized ;)

Total weight gain thus far is 12.8 lbs (twelve point eight), not bad at all, in fact I'm at the "low normal" range.  I'm pretty sure I had gained more with Emma by now, so in that respect Little Dude is being kind. :)

Happy Halloween!  Love, the Pirate Family.....Arrrrg, Matey!