I cannot believe that I am 23 weeks already. After such a sluggish, touch-and-go first trimester, I feel like I am breezing through the 2nd trimester (with some minor complications).
I've done a pretty good job of reporting the events that took place this week so not much to say in my weekly summary. I am now one day out from having the tube removed and I feel like someone punched/kicked me in the kidney. I am soooo sore. I'm using a heating pad (on my back only- no fried babies!) at work and not getting up unless absolutely necessary!
The babies are moving around like crazy and I can't wait to hear their heartbeats at my appointment tomorrow. In two weeks I'll have another ultrasound and am excited to get a peak at their growth.
Pregnancy Highlights:
Today's Date: Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
How Far Along: 23 weeks
Size of babies: The babies are 10.5-11.8 inches long and weigh between 12.7 and 20.8 pounds.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: I've gained 9 pounds so far.
Maternity Clothes: Some dresses still fit but I went on a little shopping spree yesterday and got some new cute things!
Gender: Girl- Emma Cate and Boy- Holden.
Movement: Lots of movement but only when I'm sitting down. They both like to move a lot after I've eaten. I'm starting to definitely feel them on the outside and poor Jay; over the weekend my sister Bo and I were watching TV and I told her to quickly feel my belly because they were kicking up a storm. She is the first person beside me to feel them! Jay came running over but unfortunately they stopped before he made it over! He so badly wants to feel his babies!
Sleep: Just as I was adjusting to sleeping with the tube in they've take it out and my sleep is all off. Like I said before, I am so sore and woke up several times during the night because of the soreness. I'm hoping it will wear off in a few days.
What I miss: sleeping well
Cravings: ice cream especially with the warm weather. I've also started eating less because I get full so easily. I can usually eat about half of my meal. I'm trying to eat small meals and snacks periodically throughout the day
Symptoms: Heartburn that has prevented me from eating dinner and colostrum leaks. Before yesterday, I would only leak overnight when I was laying on my stomach and my chest was pressed against the bed. For some reason yesterday in the hospital gown I started leaking while sitting straight up. I'm not sure if that was the first time or just the first time I've gone bra-less and noticed. Pretty embarrassing none the less!
Best Moment this week: Getting my tube taken out and some freedom back. Also taking a normal shower without any help was pretty great this morning!
your baby's the size of a pomegranate!
At about 10.5 to 11.8 inches and about 12.7 to 20.8 ounces, baby's not just getting bigger, she's getting even cuter.
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