23 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights How Far Along: 23 weeks
Size of baby: She is about 11 inches and 15 ounces -- about the size of a papaya!
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Umm.... I think I'll be keeping this number to myself! Ha! Just as I feared, I had a pretty big jump over the past 4 weeks. My OB was really nice about it though. She said if I'm staying active (haven't been going to the gym like I should) and watching what I eat, that's all I can do. There will be plenty of time to diet AFTER the baby is born. And after I'm no longer nursing her. Whatever.
Maternity Clothes: Yes. I need to expand my wardrobe, but I'm having the hardest time finding any maternity clothes that I like and feel are reasonably priced. I'm probably just being too cheap, but these are temporary clothes! Maybe there will be some good Black Friday sales ;)
Movement: The kicks are getting stronger and a lot more frequent. I can now feel her kicking from the outside. I usually feel her moving around anytime I sit down and get still for a minute. LOVE that!
Gender: It's a GIRL!!! Her name is Alaina Ruth :)
Sleep: I've been sleeping like a rock!
What I miss: I'm not missing anything right now :)
Cravings: The other night, I really wanted BBQ. I used to really not like BBQ until I was pregnant with Jude. I craved it like crazy then. I've liked it ever since, and I still crave it occasionally. Tonight, I had to have a veggie sub from Subway.
Symptoms: Bigger appetite than usual (thus, the weight gain) and sleepiness. I've been wanting to take more naps lately.
Best Moment This Week: Going to the doctor and hearing Alaina's heartbeat :) It was strong and in the 140's. My blood pressure was also good which was a relief!
What I Am Looking Forward To: I'm looking forward to a lot: Thanksgiving, Black Friday shopping, decorating for Christmas, and then starting to work on Jude's new room so that the nursery can become Alaina Ruth's room! Love this time of year!!