Tuesday, February 3, 2015

23 weeks

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Pregnancy Highlights:  Marc was able to feel the baby move, which he loved.  

How far along:  23 weeks

Size of baby:  According to my weekly email the baby is now over 11 inches long and well over a lb.  About the size of a mango. It also said the lungs are developing and the baby can hear every thing that's going on outside.  Or in other words: first lessons in how to fight with their siblings. ;)

*According to my appointment and ultrasound the baby is measuring 24 weeks 2 day.

Stretch Marks:  Nothing new.  The old ones are quite visible now.  

Gender:  We are not finding out.  This baby will be the tie breaker for our family, and for grandchildren on all sides.  So we are keeping the gender a surprise until the wee one makes their appearance. 

Name:   We have some picked out either way, but again are not sharing.  

Movement:  The baby has regular times when he/she moves around.  Early morning, later in the evening and around 2 pm.  I'm sure there is movement during other times of the day but these are the times I notice because I'm either A: waking up B: going to bed or C: laying down for a much needed nap!

Sleep:  Bathroom visits are annoying. 

Exercise:   I've been trying to go walking every other day.  Not far, about a mile each time.  It wears me out though.  Between a pulled muscle in my belly that is having a hard time healing and my SI joint being out and not going back in no matter what we do, it can be quite painful.  Sometimes I wonder if it's worth the effort.  But I will continue as long as I possibly can. 

What I miss:  I miss sleeping through the night and doing things without all the extra effort.

Cravings:  Cinnamon rolls, anything Italian, fruit and salads. 

Aversions: Beef, mexican and anything BBQ - oh and anything greasy. 

Best moment of the week: Marc being able to feel our wee one move.  

Looking forward to: Finishing more projects around the house - yes there are more projects.  And going to my appointment on Friday and having our big target ultrasound done in 2 weeks. 

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