23 Weeks!

Today is 23 weeks and I'm feeling really good.  The pain in my ribs has come back, so I think that means little man is going through a growth spurt again.  I typically get the pain after eating, which the OB said is not uncommon.  The stomach fills and further crowds an already crowded space, forcing the ribs out, but every few weeks the pain will be continuous for a few days.  The last time this happened I noticed a very significant increase in the size of my belly.  I've noticed the belly getting bigger and tighter in the last couple of days, so I'd say he's definitely growing fast :o) 

I'm also feeling more and more movement which helps put my mind at ease.  Each kick, roll, punch, etc makes me feel better.  He's even kicking at me as I type this.  The movements are strong enough now that Matthew has no trouble feeling it.  Last weekend before we got up he had his hand on my belly for a good ten minutes and our little guy was rolling and moving all over.  That was the longest Matthew has ever been able to feel him at one time. 

Well here's this week's token belly pic.  I don't think it will be too much longer until my bellybutton pops out.  It's about as shallow as it can possibly be now!  I keep waiting for the day I wake up and it's out for the whole world to see.  ha!