23 Weeks, 3 days!

I had my cervical scan yesterday and in the doctor's very words "Absolutely nothing funky looking" basically perfect with no signs of any cervical changes. YAY!

I mentioned that I've been having some Braxton Hicks Contractions this week, especially in the evening right around dinner time. Even though I knew they were not true labor contractions they still made me nervous. He assured me they are totally normal. He also mentioned to call any time -- if I am worried about anything. I've been staying very hydrated and resting with my feet up when needed. I know how to manage them better now and hopefully they won't continue to make me nervous. I have another cervical scan in two weeks. At that time I will be exactly 25 weeks...

From Baby-Gaga:
At this point, you’ve pretty much adjusted to the fact you’ve got a moving little gymnast inside of you, but now they’re going to kick up the party a notch because they can hear and react to sounds from the outside world. Sounds from your alarm clock, a thunder roll, or that darned car honking at you across the intersection can actually jar their little ears enough to elicit a kick or violent bout of squirming. Of course this also means that their little ears are picking up the sounds of your voice and those near you. So go ahead, sing a lullaby to your little angel—if they start kicking, it’s likely they just want you to stop… or maybe it was a kick of approval? You decide. Their little pink taste buds are still growing and their bones are continuing to ossify (harden). Your baby's tiny veins are visible through their translucent yet wrinkly skin. (Think of it this way: they’ve been swimming in the equivalent of a long hot bath for the past 23 weeks, so you can’t blame them for being a little prune-like.)