23 Weeks

HOW BIG IS MY BABY? By the book it says you are almost 1 pound and crown to rump 8 inches. the size of a small doll.

WHAT CHANGES ARE OCCURRING IN MY BABY? Gaining weight. Eyes are still closed for a few more weeks.

HOW BIG AM I? Still the same -18 pounds. Thanksgiving is next weeks though!!! :0)

HOW AM I FEELING? Still pretty good. Back hurts a little and is getting a little tuff to bend over.

QUESTIONS FOR MY DOCTOR: Wanted to go over "birth plan" with him. Med he will use and such.

THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: Get ready for Thanksgiving!!! Work on getting the baby's room straightened. We are gonna paint soon so we still need to decide a color.

SPECIAL THOUGHTS AND FEELING ABOUT THIS WEEK: Your movements are getting stronger as each week passes. I think I've figured out how you are sitting. OK position of the baby. If someone were facing me. I feel most of my movements in the bottom left hand side(my left) where I think would be your feet. And some lighter frequent movement on my upper right hand side. I occasionally feel some thumps and pushes down my right side which I thinking is you moving your arms up and down your body. I love it!!

ADVICE FOR OTHER PREGOS: If your back has been hurting half as much as mine try this little trick each night for some temporary relief. Sit on your couch. with your back up against on of the arms. Place a throw pillow behind you and bend back ever so slightly, don't go doing a back bend or nothing. I do this and it helps take some tension out of my lower back. If this doesn't work tell your hubby to put his hands to work... messaging your back that is. :)

To my fav TTCER: Still thinking of you and praying for you hun!