So I failed at taking a picture for week 23.....don't hate!
WEEK 23
Total weight gain: +13.
It is so crazy to see this number on the scale. I have to remind myself how far along I am,
but I REALLY want to stay under 30 pounds with this baby. I remember 20 came off pretty fast, but those
last 15 hung around longer than I would like mainly because recovering from an
emergency c-section is a real bitch and Emerson didn’t sleep through the night
for a long time. I do think postpartum
will be easier in this time around because now I know what it feels like to
lose the baby weight but to not have your old body. Your body is so soft and squishy which is
strange.
Maternity clothes:
For the most part. I am really
over winter clothes.
Stretch marks: I have
some on the sides that come and go almost.
I am being diligent about applying lotion.
Sleep: Pretty
good. I am sleeping hard, like waking up
in the same position I went to sleep in.
Miss Anything?
Honestly no. I was craving wine
and had a sip and it was disgusting. I
have zero desire for it now.
Movement: Yes! Much lower than Emerson though. I think I felt him in two places this week
which means he was stretching out which is neat.
Food cravings:
Sweets, sweets and super salty foods like cashews with salt. I polished off a whole can of those in
days. I have been thinking about fudge
icing for days which is ridiculous.
Anything making you queasy or sick? No, I feel great!
Gender: BOY!
Symptoms: My skin is
breaking out and I still will feel weird tugs on my belly when I stand. I remember feeling them with Emerson too.
Happy or Moody:
Stressed! T-minus 17 weeks (if he
is on time) and I have nothing done. No
stroller, no nursery, nothing.
Looking forward to:
Getting things figured out for this nursery. I need to figure out paint and drapes, the
rest we will reuse. That always means I
need to get Emerson’s big girl bed. So
many things!
Exercise: I ran once,
T25 twice, and Tracey Anderson once.
Please excuse the mess in this picture as well as the quality. I wonder how long I can get away with the excuse we just moved in? I look and feel huge!
Total weight gain: +14…averaging about a pound a week
Maternity clothes:
Maternity work pants were super comfortable this week. I think I am over doing the hair tie trick.
Stretch marks: I
might have a few small ones. I was
freaked out, but now I am hoping they just fade.
Sleep: Each day is
different because of Emerson. I sleep
like a rock and don’t even wake up to use the restroom. Emerson had a virus this week that has woken
her up a few times, not to get sick but I think her tummy is upset/ she is
hungry.
Miss Anything? I am
feeling SO much bigger this week. Matt
is out of town so I am doing everything for Emerson which is totally fine, but
I never do her bath and that felt hard to me.
It is getting harder to bend over to get whatever she drops too. I remember hitting this point last time and
you just start squatting down to pick things up.
Movement: Yes! More and more! I love it!
Food cravings: Sweets
still, eggs, granola, and cereal which is strange because I only eat that when I
am pregnant.
Anything making you queasy or sick? I had to take a time out after changing one
of Emerson’s sick diapers from that stomach bug. So awful.
Gender: BOY!!
Symptoms: Getting
dizzy every now and then (low blood pressure I assume), and cramps if I sit
down too long.
Happy or Moody: Happy! I went to a baby sale and got my Bob revolution
double stroller and a Mamaroo! These
were the two big baby things I needed and I am glad to have them taken care
of. I have heard mixed things on the
Mamaroo, but we used our Fisher Price swing so much last time that I think I will
want the flexibility to have a swing in two different places of the house. Plus the Mamaroo is easy to move from room to
room.
Looking forward to: My
bestie from high school is having a sprinkle for her second daughter this weekend. She is due in April and I am so looking
forward to just catching up!
Exercise: I ran twice and did T25 twice. The runs are so much easier if
I do them in the mornings. We had a few
warm days here so I was able to get them in before work. I think these runs are around 2.5 miles
now. I would rather cut this back as
needed before I stop completely.
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