23 Weeks

How Far Along:

23 weeks - November 10 - 16, 2013 

 

Size Of Baby?

A grapefruit!!

Baby now has sweat glands, and fingernails are almost developed!
 

Maternity Clothes?

  

This week I was lucky enough to wear mostly lounge clothes, as I didn't have much on the go, but ended up changing for the evenings when M and I went out into nicer clothes but they were maternity. But it was nice to be comfy. 

 

Stretch Marks?

There might be a tiny one, but it also might be old, it seems to come and go, so I am not convinced.

 

Gender?

We will find out in March!

  

Sleep?
If my nose would stop being annoying I think it would be better! Finding it harder to stay on one side. Sleep has been rough though and I have somehow managed to go without a nap for catch up! I take that back, by the end of the week sleep was horrible. 

Baby Purchases This Week:
 

Ubbi Diaper Pail

I didn't want a diaper pail that I had to by bag refills, this diaper pail keeps the smells out, but uses regular kitchen garbage bags! So no added monthly expense like the diaper genies!

 

Lug Tuk Tuk Diaper Bag

 

In the mail baby received the special onsie I ordered for him/her! 

I usually order this for those who have waited to long for their very own miracle, but being able to gift my own child with this onsie is a true honor! Can`t wait to see the baby in it! It is soo tiny!!

Made this Week:
 

  Just crocheted when I could, but edited photos mostly all week! 

  

Cravings/Aversions?

Halloween candy is gone, now we can implement healthier choices! I have actually behaved this week!! Surprisingly I don't miss the candy! Made cherry cheesecake for a dinner party and it was sooo good!! 

 

Movement?
Tons of movement! Baby was kicking up a storm during the Remembrance Day ceremony.  M and I both watched the baby kicking and seeing my belly move from the outside. We were both soo entertained by it!! 

I think I felt the baby have the hiccups for the first time this week!! 

Feeling?

I have soo much more energy!! It is great!!! I'm making use of it while I have got it!! I am tired though by the end of the day, but I assume it's because I'm not sleeping well! 

Friday I was actually nauseous, I don't know if it's because everything has moved in my body, as I am also starting to get reflux often, as well as burping (which I am not accustomed to). So I think it might just be an indication of my stomach shifting? No clue, but I've been trying to just have small snacks throughout the day, as I can't even imagine a big meal right now. 

Highlights:
Bought the remainder of the nursery paint!! I found a sale, so now we have no excuse, the paint is in the house! 

And M put it to use-  first coat of paint on all the walls was done by Saturday evening and I love the way it looks!! 

Can't believe I will be 6 months pregnant next week!! Where is time going?? I honestly thought I would be bigger by now! I still feel like I am just starting to show! I know I'm tall and the baby therefore has a lot of room, but in my mind when we first started trying (years ago) I had envisioned being bigger by now!! I know losing weight before getting pregnant is also a big factor, as well as my thyroid. But I look forward to seeing my body change everyday!! 

   

Belly Button?

In

Best Moment of the Week?

Seeing my belly moving from the outside with M wins hands down!! It was such an exciting time for us, just showed us once again that there is an amazing little life in there!

 

Crazy Pregnancy Moment:

   I can't really think of anything too crazy this week. Maybe trying to help M move a dresser downstairs, then realizing half way down the stairs I couldn't bend the way I used to and then made M finish on his own because I was severely annoyed. I wasn't annoyed with my body in any way shape or form, just frustrated I couldn't help him as I expected. 

 

 

Bump Pic:

 

 

  

Looking Forward To:

  Seeing the walls finished in the nursery!! 

Being 24 weeks - baby is at that point viable, should anything happen they will at least try to save the baby. But Baby V is going to stay put until at least March 4th and healthy.