Week 23

How far along? 23 Weeks

Weight gained? 7lbs so far.. However, baby is now at the 1lb mark, and within the next 3 weeks she'll be 3lbs!! 

Maternity clothes?  Absolutely! Oh how I wish all clothes were this comfortable! Will someone please design a line for women that has spandex stretchy pants that look like real pants? Because seriously, these things rock!  Also loving Maxi's and yoga pants right now.
Stretch Marks? Thankfully, no. 
Sleep? I love sleep. I've now been told not to sleep on my back or stomach ever... which Im still working on. Sometimes I'll wake up in the middle of the night on my back, and I'll have to roll to the side again. Spencer thinks Im the worlds worst cuddler now, because he is  not a fan of the constant switching of sides, but he moves around more than I do! I usually only have to get up once for a bathroom break, sometimes not at all if I dont drink a lot before bed.
Best Moment This Week: Going to the Dr. and hearing her heart beat. I will never get tired of that sound. Its almost a magical thing, hearing your baby's heart beat and knowing that there is a person inside you. I love it more than almost anything. Also, one of my very close friends just told me that she is expecting.. and Im not allowed to tell anyone, but it definitely made my week. Also, I received a Petunia Pickle Bottom diaper bag from my amazing coworkers, and Spencer never remembers the name of them, so if he sees a bag that kind of resembles it he'll ask me, "Is that a Wendy Peffercorn bag?!" Maybe he watches too much Sandlot? I dont know. But that definitely makes me laugh.
Movement: All the time. Her kicks are getting stronger and stronger every single day, and it is so fun to feel her moving around. Sometimes she just twists and turns, and no one else can feel her, but sometimes she goes on a kicking rampage and  I can watch my belly bouncing from her kicks!! 
Anything make you Queasy or Sick? Nothing specific to being pregnant. I've been super lucky and havent been sick hardly at all. I only had 4-5 days that I really didnt feel good. So Im considering myself a very lucky woman.. especially since you're usually more sick when you're having a girl than when you're having a boy. Lucky me!
Gender: She's a GIRL!! And we couldnt be more excited!
Belly Button In or Out? Its an innie still. though a little less deep, hopefully it wont be an outie for a while.
Wedding Rings On or Off? On. 
Looking Forward To: Going to Jess's baby shower in St. Geezy on Saturday. Going home and hanging out with the hubbs tonight. Having my cup of juice tonight, laying on my side, and feeling her kick like crazy.
Miss Anything? Being able to fit into all of my clothes. Mostly my skirts. Sleeping on my belly. Eating hot cereal for breakfast... but thats only because we've run out and I have mommy brain so I keep forgetting to go buy more.
Food Cravings: No cravings. I craved a pickle one time.. until I realized what it was I was craving. Mostly its just if I see something yummy then I want that NOW. Or if I smell something delicious. The cinnamon sugar things get me every time. 
Labor Signs: Not yet. Im not complaining about that though. I would love her to be born at a healthy 36-40 weeks.
Happy or Moody most of the Time: I'd say happy. Sometimes I just laugh when she kicks me, because its that awesome of a feeling. I love being pregnant. I love that I can see my belly growing and feel her moving inside me! 
Symptoms: I have a serious case of pregnancy brain. I tend to forget almost everything. Spencer is about to send me to get checked for Alzheimers. I like my sleep. Anything less than 10 hours a night is not enough for me. Im starting to get lower back aches if I stand for too long, but other than that I feel great! Also, my boobs are growing like crazy!! Which for a girl who's always been an A.. this is an amazing thing!