Week 23

 


How far along: 23 weeks 3 days


Total weight gain: 13 pounds...yikes!


Best Moment this Week: I went to my first consignment sale this week for baby clothes. I bought some sweet little outfits and didn't spend a ton of money doing it so I was super excited. I also started the baby registery at Target which was a little daunting... but makes it feel even more real. Chris has really been able to feel her now so that's excited being able to share that with him. 


Miss anything: Getting in and out of the car without feeling like I'm squishing something. 


Looking forward to: Spending Easter with my parents and celebrating my Dad's 50th birthday.  


Movement: Yup! Keeping me up at night now since her kicks have gotten a little harder. It's such a weird feeling, because I definitely want my sleep... but I just lay there waiting for her to move again so I can feel her one more time before I go to sleep. It's comforting in a way. 


Food Cravings: I have really enjoyed more than my fair share of Easter candy this year. 


Symptoms: After driving 4 hours today, I have really felt the difference in my back. I was so ready to get out of the car. My feet start to swell at the end of the day, and my hands after salty foods. 


Size of Baby to Fruit Comparison: About the length of an ear of corn, 8.5" from crown to rump and weighs over 1.5 pounds! My first time of many to say it... "She's growing so fast!"


Feelings: I realized I have just a little over 16 weeks to go and while I am looking forward to meeting Baby Girl, I have officially gone into freaking out/nesting mode because there is SO much that needs to be done.