Twenty-Three Weeks
I'm going to start posting these on Fridays instead of Mondays, because it's been too confusing for me :) My weeks turn over either on Wednesday or Thursday, so Friday seems like a better day to put them up, yea? I just have to find a good time to take the photos during the week instead of on the weekends.
I had my monthly midwife appointment this past week. They gave me that lovely glucose drink to bring back with me at the next appointment. I'm a little nervous about that, but I'm trying not to be. The results aren't going to change either way, so I just have to wait and see. Otherwise, everything seems to be on track.
It was strange to talk about entering the third trimester (which is what I will be doing at the next appointment) and switching to appointments every two weeks instead of every month. There are some moments that I really feel we're still at the beginning of this journey, and then other moments when it hits me that the next 4 months are going to just fly by.
It's really all going to be here before we know it.
WEEKLY STATS
How far along? 23 weeks
Total weight gain: 16 pounds
Maternity clothes? Maternity pants and leggings from here on out for this chica. I still have several tops that fit, but my selection is seriously waning. I'm going to need to get a good big hooded sweatshirt or two, a couple more sweaters, and hopefully that will see me through our "winter" season. I did catch a great sale at Old Navy the other day, and was able to get another pair of bootleg jeans, a maxi dress, cardigan and another long sleeve shirt. So that was fun.
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep Habits: I'm tossing and turning, but still getting enough rest. It's just harder to a. get comfortable and b. stay comfortable. I didn't expect this to happen this early, so it makes me a little nervous about the weeks to come.
Best moment(s) this week: Oh man. Hard to say this week. Nothing outstanding really happened, but nothing terrible happened either. It was just an average week.
Miss anything? Wearing my old jeans. Bending over without feeling like I'm squishing my baby. Sleeping comfortably, and on my stomach!
Movement: Yes! I feel him all the time. It's really bizarre, but I love the little reminders.
Food cravings: No real cravings.. except I really wanted oreo's dipped in milk the other day!
Anything making you queasy or sick: I did feel a little sick one night last week, but nothing compared to the first trimester. I think it depends on whether or not I'm eating well during the day. The more fruits and vegetables I have, the better I feel. Veggies are just still a little hard for me sometimes.
Gender: Boy!
Labor Signs: Nothing
Symptoms: Heartburn. Blech. Hip pain while I'm sleeping. I'm not burping as much though, thank goodness. My skin is really good right now, and almost all of my food and smell aversions are completely gone.
Belly Button in or out? In. About halfway in still.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :) Focused. I'm in "prep for baby" mode, and trying to take advantage of it for however long it lasts.
Looking forward to: Fall! Cooler weather, holidays, my baby shower.. so many things.
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