23 Weeks Pregnant!!!

Turn on the radio and sway to the music. With his sense of movement well developed by now, your baby can feel you dance. And now that he's more than 11 inches long and weighs just over a pound you may be able to see him squirm underneath your clothes. Blood vessels in his lungs are developing to prepare for breathing, and the sounds that your baby's increasingly keen ears pick up are preparing him for entry into the outside world. Loud noises that become familiar now — such as your dog barking or the roar of the vacuum cleaner — probably won't faze him when he hears them outside the womb.

Baby is now the size of a papaya!!!















Total weight gain: No weight gain this week. Total weight gain still 12 lbs.
Sleep: I'm starting to realize that my new normal is just uncomfortable. I don't notice it as much anymore because I am just getting used to it I suppose. Right now the most uncomfortable part about sleeping is that my ribs get really sore, even when sleeping on my sides.
Best moment last week: My brother came home!!! One of my most favorite people in the world came home for a long weekend. Aaron was recruiting at a tournament in Denver and we got to spend a lot of time together. We went out to lunch and dinners, watched our favorite show 24, and got caught up on each other's lives. I missed seeing his sweet wife Jolene, but am so thankful to have had that time with him. I know he is so excited for Dan and I to be having our first child and hopefully he will come out in July to meet his new nephew. We miss his daily presence in our lives but know that God has great things for him in Washington DC right now. Aaron, we are praying for you and Jo!
Movement: Baby is getting stronger every week. Sometimes, I am caught off guard with a big kick or nudge. "Woah, little guy, you are getting strong! Are you trying to get my attention??"
More Fun: We registered for some baby things last weekend! It was overwhelming, scary, exciting, and fun all at the same time. I found myself imagining my baby sitting in a bouncy seat or laying in a pack and play. Wow, I am still so thankful that I am able to think about these things. We picked out a nursery theme and bedding as well. It is blue and brown with cars, trucks, boats, and airplanes. I'm so looking forward to setting up a nursery!
What I miss: Being able to run and jump.
What I am looking forward to: Dan and I have a little trip planned coming up soon. Sun, sand and water are involved. I can't wait.
Milestones: Baby now weighs over a pound! 6 more to go. :)
23 week Belly Picture: