23 weeks, 5 days.

I had my 20 week scan at 21 weeks. It seemed like forever from my 12 week scan 'til this one. It was very detailed and we looked out for the four chambers of the heart, kidneys etc.. Everything was fine with the little one. I didn't feel as if the Sonographer was going to ask us if we wanted to know the sex - so I told her we'd like to. She turned the screen towards her, to have a good look and then said "Well, it's certainly not shy - you have a baby....................................

BOY!

This was entirely what Simon was expecting - he wanted a boy and referred to "Bump" as a he from day one. He was chuffed, my Mum was really happy too - even though she thought we were having a girl! I was convinced by the time of the scan that he was a boy, too - probably from Simon calling 'it' 'him' all the time! It was great finding out - I don't regret it at all. It makes it so much more real.

Here he is - weighing approximately 15oz already!

So we've arrived at 23 weeks. Nearly 24. A viable human, outside the womb.
I've had some ups and downs. Some days I've felt happy to be pregnant, other days I just want to cry and get the baby out. I still feel pretty crap, and I'm wondering if I'll ever experience the infamous "pregnancy bloom" - it would currently appear unlikely! Although I am feeling better now, whereas over Christmas I had the chest infection and viral cold which lasted five weeks.
Simon is a lot more relaxed. He expresses his love for Bump, and kisses my tummy.
Mum and Dad are also protesting their excitement, even if Dad is a little less obvious!
I love seeing my tummy move, when he has a little shuffle, or kick about with my organs. It can be really uncomfortable, but I love the feeling.

My 24 week appointment, with the Midwife is this coming Wednesday. I'm not sure what to expect at this one - not much different from the others, I don't think!
Also, I've been going to Aquanatal, at Splash, with a couple friends. It's great to spend time with them and chat about babies, pregnancy hormones and the like.. and I love the exercise - I can't wait to get back to how I was before I was pregnant.

I'm not even going to go into the house situation as it stands. I found a perfect place - but will see in a day or two if I've definitely got it. It's stressing me out big time - as is working at Musgrove. Boo.

I think that's about it!