Brewing a Baby Diva

We're getting to the point of being "really" pregnant. John can now confirm that Charlotte is "actually in there"; he felt her move for the first time yesterday and that was his response, "She's actually *in* there." She is kicking and spinning. The doctor tried to hear her heart beat today and she kept moving away from the little wand, I have a feeling she's going to be a child we're going to be chasing a lot.

She's already just like her father. She moves the most when she hears clapping and cheering. She's going to come out running right for the nearest stage. (Keep your fingers crossed there's no pole involved! :-P)

The doctor has informed me that I need to start exercising as much as possible while I can still move (her words) and I need to avoid sugar and carbs. I have become a big consumer of cake and cake-like goods, so this will be difficult. Fruit juices are now a no-no and no candy (which I actually do not have a problem with). I am getting to the point where my body will metabolize food differently and my body will use only the nutrients it needs, no garbage. However, I'm still going to get bigger 'cause it's Charlie's turn to start growing. I have to remind myself that big is beautiful and necessary now.