23 Weeks!

Baby Update: 23 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights from this week:

How far along? 23 weeks

Size of the baby? As big as a large mango, 11 inches and just over 1 pound

Maternity Clothes? Yes! And they are so comfy! I can still wear some of my regular shirts, but all maternity pants. 

Gender? Sweet baby GIRL!!!!!!!

Movement? Yes! I have felt her a lot this week. This morning I was sitting on the couch on my computer and she started moving around. I looked down at my stomach and could actually see it move whenever she would kick/punch me!! It was really neat and I love when I can feel her move. 

Sleep? I am sleeping pretty well right now. I do have to get up at least once during the night to go to the bathroom. My lower back is also starting to hurt :-/

Cravings? Sweets this week. This is really nothing new for me because I have always loved sweets but I have really been wanting them this week! 

Symptoms?  This week I felt good. Thank goodness!  

What I miss?  Don't really miss anything right now. 

Milestones? Making it to 23 weeks :-) 17 weeks to go!!!!!

What I am nervous about? Nothing really.  

What I'm excited about? So much! Another week closer to meeting our girl. I had my 23 week appointment this week and got to hear her heartbeat. Sweetest sound ever! I haven't gained any weight in 4 weeks (which is hard for me to believe!!) but my doctor said that was normal. I am sure it will catch up with me soon. 

I don't have a picture this week because Grant is in San Francisco so he can't take it. So instead of a picture of me, I will leave you with one of our sweet girl. Love her so much!! 

Hope you all have a great week!!

22 Weeks

Baby Update: 22 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights from this week:

How far along? 22 weeks

Size of the baby? As long as a spaghetti Squash, 11 inches and 1 pound

Maternity Clothes? Yes! And they are so comfy! I can still wear some of my regular shirts and my workout clothes (not that I am doing much working out!) but all maternity pants. I just ordered a new pair of scrubs for work to get me through until she gets here.

Gender? Sweet baby GIRL!!!!!!!

Movement? Yes! I feel her move around a good bit when I sit still or late at night. The movement that I am feeling is more like twitching and bubbling, but it is definitely her! Feeling her a good bit more than last week. Still when I sit still and more at night.

Sleep? I am sleeping pretty well right now. I do have to get up at least once during the night to go to the bathroom. My lower back is also starting to hurt :-/

Cravings? Pretty much any kind of food. . . I am eating a LOT! I feel like I am getting huge. 

Symptoms?  This week I felt good. Thank goodness! Lower back is hurting some. 

What I miss?  Don't really miss anything right now. Maybe being able to fit into all of my clothes! 

Milestones? Making it to 22 weeks :-) Accomplished a lot in her nursery thanks to Cheryl. She helped us so much during her visit :-) 

What I am nervous about?  Naming this baby girl! We are having the hardest time deciding on her name! We both like the same names but cannot make a decision. If anyone has any suggestions, please send them my way!  

What I'm excited about? So much! Another week closer to meeting our girl. Her nursery! I have my monthly appointment Wednesday so I am excited to hear her heartbeat and get a good report.

Here is my 22 week picture. Getting bigger!! (Please excuse my hair!!!)

 And here is big sister supervising in the nursery.. She had a rough week last week and ended up having emergency surgery but thank the Lord she is doing much better! She really is the sweetest dog ever and we can't wait to see her with her baby sister :-)

21 Weeks

Baby Update: 21 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights from this week:

How far along? 21 weeks

Size of the baby? As long as a carrot, 10.5 inches and 3/4 pound

Maternity Clothes? Yes! And they are so comfy! I can still wear some of my regular shirts and my workout clothes (not that I am doing much working out!) but all maternity pants. We went last weekend and I got a few new things for spring. 

Gender? Sweet baby GIRL!!!!!!!

Movement? Yes! I feel her move around a good bit when I sit still or late at night. The movement that I am feeling is more like twitching and bubbling, but it is definitely her! I had to go to the doctor this week (thought I may have a bladder infection but thankfully I didn't!) and the nurse practitioner was trying to hear her heartbeat and all she could hear was our sweet girl moving all around! She told me that she was very active in there :-) I wonder if this is a sign of things to come?? 

Sleep? I am sleeping pretty well right now. I do have to get up at least once during the night to go to the bathroom. My lower back is also starting to hurt :-/

Cravings? Pretty much any kind of food. . . I am eating a LOT! I feel like I am getting huge. I need to tone it down some! 

Symptoms?  This week I felt good. Thank goodness! Having shortness of breath and have to go to the bathroom ALL.OF.THE.TIME!!!

What I miss?  Don't really miss anything right now. Maybe being able to fit into all of my clothes! 

Milestones? Making it half way!!! I can't believe that in less than 19 weeks she will be here! We have also made some really good progress on her nursery! I am so excited about it and it is looking so cute! Grant's mom is here this week and has helped us get a really good start on the nursery! Can't wait to show pictures! 

What I am nervous about?  Nothing really at this point. . 

What I'm excited about? So much! Another week closer to meeting our girl. Her nursery! I am loving how it is turning out so far. 

Here is my 21 week picture. Getting bigger!!