23 Weeks

Time has really gotten away from me and I finally uploaded some photos so I could post these drafts! It has been hard getting caught up from being gone on vacation and getting ready for Christmas.

Week 23 Highlights

23 weeks

23 weeks, 4 days

How far along: 23 weeks

Size of baby: A large mango! She is approximately 11 inches long and weighs just over 1lb.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Still down about 2lbs from my starting weight, but I did gain 7lbs! I guess that's what happens when you can actually eat and can keep things down. Luckily, no stink eye from my doctor for gaining so much in one week (well, technically, she doesn't know it was all in one week....) but did ask if I was still vomiting even though I gained a little at my appointment . :)

How I'm Changing: Oh the leg and foot cramps at night! I also feel like I have a watermelon and two cantaloupes strapped to the front of me. I am finding weird positions to make bending easier. Bending over for our front-loading washer and dryer is becoming comical! I think I need to work on squatting!

Maternity Clothes: With the exception of my yoga pants, I am in maternity pants full time. Both maternity and my flowly non-maternity tops are still a go. I might need to grab some more maternity sweaters the next time I'm out shopping. It's been so cold here!

Gender: Girl

Movements: We have a very active girl on our hands! At times I think I can feel her kicking my organs around. I wonder how it'll feel as she gets bigger.

Sleep: I am waking up several times a time to re-position to get more comfortable and up out of bed 1-2 times a night for bathroom breaks/pacing the room because of leg and foot cramps.

Symptoms:  Pretty normal here - nothing new to report.

How I'm feeling: Great!

What I Miss: I gotta admit, I really wanted some wine this week. New Year's Eve is going to be rough because I love champagne

Cravings: Chips and dip....like really bad!

Best Moment of the Week: Hearing her heartbeat at my doctor's visit and going to our last Colts game for the season with my BIL and SIL. Oh, and my office Christmas lunch. It was great to see all my coworkers. One of the sweet ladies surprised me with a super adorable outfit for baby girl.

What I am Looking Forward To: Finishing up Christmas shopping and getting everything wrapped. I love wrapping! Of course, celebrating with family! And for real, I'm going to pick the nursery pain color this week.