23 Weeks

Today I am 23 weeks pregnant!

Pregnancy Highlights:

Size of Baby: Baby H now weighs just over one pound and measures more than 11 inches long, about the size of a large mango! 

Total Weight Gain/Loss: +5 since my last doctors visit.

Baby's heartbeat at last visit: 146 BPM

Maternity Clothes: YES

Gender: We are having a BOY!

Movement: I think I've finally felt him move/kick. I will be sitting on the couch or chair with my feet up and I will all of a sudden start to feel something in my belly, kind of like popcorn popping, its so exciting. At time I feel like he only moved when Tom was talking, it was so neat. I can't wait to start feeling him more.

Sleep: Pretty good this week. I've had a lot on my mind with work stuff so when I get up to go to the bathroom I have a hard time getting back to sleep.

What I miss: Jazzercise! I went to a class Sunday night, it was great, but it was hard to only do Low Impact, but I know there is no way I could Jazz like I used to, there is just too much belly there to jump around, but it felt great to finally exercise again.

Cravings: Mashed potatoes and gravy, I think I would be able to eat these anytime. Oh and chocolate shakes, OMG I could go for one right now!

Symptoms: I think my ring is about ready to come off and stay off. I have a hard time getting it on and off and I don't want it stuck on my finger because it will have to come off one way or another, so I'm hoping to be able to keep it on until after the holidays.

Best Moment This Week: Having the day off last Friday and spending it with my hubby, we went to Davenport and did a little shopping. Also on Sunday we had a cookie exchange with Tom's family, I am stocked up on cookies for the holidays. This time of year is perfect for being pregnant.