Baby #2 Bumpdate: 23 Weeks

I'm seriously confusing my weeks lately and I thought I had pre-written this post already.....preggo brain strikes again!

What's baby up to this week? She is the size of a mango, measuring 11" long and weighs almost one pound. Her sense of movement is well developed and soon we will start to see her kicks and punches instead of just feeling. Blood vessels in her lungs are developing to prepare for breathing and her hearing is becoming more keen.

What's been going on with mom? Aside from being tired and irritable? That's pretty much it! We got a portable a/c unit so that's helping with my irritations at home.....and my sleep....a little. The weather has cooled a little, but a warming trend is on its way! I have been working on getting my steps in.

Symptoms: HEARTBURN!!!!! Go away! I hate you! Emotional and crabby. Sleepless nights are becoming more prevalent as well.

Yummy/Icky: Cookies and brownies are on the hit list lately, but I have been trying to avoid them. Chocolate milk is right up there as well! YUM! Cannot drink any bottled water except Smartwater. It all tastes just gross!

Clothing: All maternity on the bottom.....rotating the same two pairs of maternity jeans and a pair of crop jeans all the time. At least at home I have some maternity shorts and yoga shorts with BIG baggy dance tees.

Movement: She's been pretty consistent, but I am anxiously awaiting the really big movements and kicks! I want to watch the belly dance!

Belly Button In/Out: In, but semi-shallow

Wedding Rings On/Off: Off......summer swelling does not help the situation. Hopefully in October they can go back on for a bit.

Best Moment this Week: Being cool!

Looking forward to: Dwindling down the name list!

23 weeks with Emma!