Twenty Three Weeks

How far along: 23 weeks as of March 6, 2012.  I am on top of posting this week!
Size of baby: Beansprout is more than 11 inches long and weighs just over a pound, the size of a large mango.  Blood vessels in his lungs are beginning to prepare for breathing.  His sense of movement is now well-developed, so if I were to dance, he could feel it (not that I dance much, but I suppose I should for his sake, so maybe his sense of rhythm will be better than mine).  Also, he is beginning to hear more and more sounds and is getting used to loud noises.  I know that he can hear a lot more now, because he kicks and moves when the neighbors open their garage door in the morning (which, because of our shoddily-constructed townhouse walls, you can hear as if it were 10 feet away). 
Movement: He's still kicking away.  I admit that once this week, when he wasn't moving like I wanted him to, I had half a glass of caffeinated soda to wake him up.  It worked, but I felt guilty!  Last night, I swear I felt his head.  I felt something that was lump-like and round in my abdomen, and when I pressed it, it quickly moved away.  I then was treated to two giant kicks by Beansprout.  I think I woke him up, and he was none too pleased.
Sex of baby: It's a boy!
Sleep: Ok for the most part.  For the past few nights, I have been waking up a couple of hours earlier than I need to in the morning and having trouble getting back to sleep.  I'm hoping this problem is short-lived.
What I miss: Still soft cheeses and turkey sandwiches.  Also Diet Dr. Pepper. 
Cravings: I haven't really had any this week.
Symptoms: Back pain, fatigue.  Same old.
What I'm looking forward to: Emily's baby shower this weekend.  This will be our kids' first picture together.

Extras: I had my 24 week appointment today.  Everything was great.  Beansprout's heart rate was going strong at 149.  I also had an ultrasound, and there is no indication right now that he is planning to make an early appearance.  My weight has stabilized, and I've only gained 15 pounds.  Thank goodness, because I was shooting up rapidly there for awhile.