23 Weeks

I've seen several people write a weekly pregnancy update on their blogs and I thought it was a cute idea so I thought I'd try it! It will be nice to have to refer back to, as well.

How far along: 23 Weeks with Baby Girl

Size of Baby: a papaya...never had a papaya before...at least I don't think...maybe I should try it!

Weight Gain: 3 lbs

Maternity Clothes: Some. In the pic above I'm wearing maternity jeans but a regular shirt. I can't wear regular bottoms without doing the rubber-band trick; however, I just think that's so uncomfortable so I stick to maternity or stretchy skirts and dresses!

Sleep: Fairly well. I tend to wake up several times and definitely need at least one potty trip!

Foods I'm loving: Fruit. LOVE it. I also am loving anything with sugar...which is no fun because that means I have to say no to it most of the time. 

Foods I'm hating: Anything with sugar...because I can't stuff my face with it 24/7 like I really want! Seriously though, I am not hating anything...everything is good!

Movement: TONS! This baby loves to move! I remember thinking around 19-20 wks that I wished she moved more often...I got my wish! Daniel gets to feel her all the time too, which is so fun! We think her favorite thing is to hear her daddy's voice!

Best moment this week: Hm...I will have to keep in mind that this question is on here since I typically can't remember past a day or so lately...I can't narrow it down to one moment...I would have to say the several moments that made up our marriage retreat this weekend. We had a FABULOUS time and I didn't want to come home.

Symptoms: Let's see...lots of potty breaks, some heartburn here and there but not too bad, restless sleep, overheating extremely easily...all in all nothing that I can't live with...for the most part I feel how I felt before the pregnancy

What I miss: Definitely laying on my stomach...it never occurred to me that I wouldn't be able to, or that I would miss it...I've already told Daniel I can't wait to lay on my stomach!

What I'm looking forward to: 3D/4D ultrasound!! We booked our appt. today and I absolutely CAN'T WAIT. Most of our 18 wk ultrasound was done in 4D and I just can't wait to see our baby again!

Side Note: We received our first, "Congratulations!" from a stranger today without us mentioning the pregnancy...you have no idea how excited that made me! Daniel laughed because I was so happy! I guess people can officially tell I'm pregnant now!

Megan