23 Weeks

Doctor appointment today....my blood pressure is very good, weight is still good, and most importantly, my little boy's heartbeat was very strong. The nurse was looking for it for a little bit because our heartbeat's were overlapping, and then she got his and it came through the speaker so loud she jumped a little. THA-THUMP, THA-THUMP, THA-THUMP!! Baby, you are one loud boy already. So this checkup went well, Mom and Baby given a clean bill of health, hurray!

Also a recent development, I have become a Craigslist maniac. Scouring any new posting for the cutest items at the lowest prices, I have acquired some very adorable baby gear. Caleb is getting a little tired of my texts..."Hey, can you stop in Waunakee on the way home for a mobile? And then maybe on the west side of Madison for a high chair?" He has been very good about it, though. Now that I have everything I was planning on getting used, I have to turn off this craziness. For those of you Craigslisters out there, you know how hard this can be....."Can't I just check....maybe there's an even BETTER deal than the one I already found! Just let me see!!". But I quit cold turkey two days ago and am doing much better now. :)

We are getting closer and closer to deciding on a name and will probably be announcing it before the little guy is here. We desperately want this little one to have a name because he means so much to us. It's amazing how many people have strong opinions on this...I just want to name my little boy and share that personal joy with everyone!! This has nothing to do with impatience, and everything to do with developing our relationship with this little boy, and also with the community around him that already loves him so much.

And as for this little boy, he is kicking my insides. I love it. I've been feeling it for over a month now, and this last week, Caleb finally felt his first kicks. We just sat there and Caleb would go "Was that it?" and I'd smile and nod, and then we'd just laugh and laugh as this little one kept karate chopping Caleb's hand.

Gosh this kid is going to make a great Treasure Hunter. :)