23 Weeks

Missed the last couple of weeks- whoops! Updates: We had another ultrasound at the doctor's office (she confirmed that it's a girl!), but we were sent to a specialist to check on a few things they saw. Everything turned out fine. My stomach continues to get bigger and bigger. Two of my friends from school are throwing a baby shower for me, so all of the teachers at school now officially know I'm pregnant if they didn't already. School has been extremely stressful the past couple of weeks, and I'm sure all of the extra pregnancy hormones are not helping matters, but I only have 16 class days left until summer break!!

How far along: 23 weeks

Total weight gain: 14 lbs - 16 lbs depending on when I weigh myself :)

Maternity clothes: I haven't been too happy with the selections, so I've started wearing a lot of skirts and dresses that I can still fit into. I do really like the maternity jeans I got though!

Sleep: Haven't been sleeping that well lately. I have some CRAZY dreams, and I tend to get really bad heartburn right at bed time too.

Best moment this week: Going to the specialist for a detailed ultrasound and finding out that everything is OK! (At the last ultrasound we found out that the baby has a couple of cysts in her brain and some calcification in her heart, but we were told that this is fairly normal, and that everything looks fine.)

Movement: Lots of kicking- I think I might have a small octopus in there... she moves around a lot!

Gender: Girl! (Madison Elizabeth)

Labor signs: None

Belly button: Still an innie, but starting to pop out a little.

Cravings: Still really liking spicy foods (although that doesn't help with the heartburn). I've also been drinking a ton of OJ lately.

What I miss: Coffee... had some decaf this morning that was so good.

Stretch marks: None that I have noticed…

What I am looking forward to this week: My first baby shower tomorrow! Two coworkers/friends are throwing it for me at school- so exciting!!