How far along? 23 weeks
Due Date: October 23rd 2013
Baby is the size of a: Large Mango, 11.5 inches, and 1.1 lbs
Total weight gain: Just shy of 14 pounds…and it’s ALL baby!
Maternity clothes? I did a lot of maternity shopping this week…stay tuned for a Maternity wardrobe post here soon!
Stretch marks? None on the belly, the coconut oil seems to be helping the hips though!
Sleep: Much better now that we have the new big bed!
Movement: I had a very active little Bump last night!
Gender: The Bump is a girl!
Names? We’ve chosen Hadley as her first name…but are keeping her middle name a secret for now!
Best moment this week: When my husband told me how he knew that I was the one “I knew you were the one when I realized that even if someone as hot as Scar Jo came a knocking offering to shack up for a month, I’d have to say no. Because I realized I could never do that to my best friend and ruin what I have”. Meaning…that I am the hottest chick in his world. Dudes, take note: That is the best thing ever to say to your pregnant wife. ❤
Miss Anything: Nothing this week!
Food cravings: Just fruit, as usual!
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope!
Labor Signs: None
Symptoms: A little bit out of breath these days, and the gums are bleeding a bit more this week 😦
Wedding rings on or off? On!
Belly Button in or out? Outtie city limits are upon us. I sense a breakthrough in the next 2 weeks.
Happy or Moody most of the time: I am overflowing with happiness. I am so in love with this little life inside me. I cannot wait for her to get here!!
Looking forward to: Nice weather! We’ve had a very rainy June, and lots of big nasty storms the last week or so, and I need some sunshine!!
Baby purchases: Had lunch with the ‘Rents today and brought home a trunk load of stuff: diapers, clothes, shoes, socks…blankets and a few toys! The Bump is getting spoiled already! Much love to Gma and Papa!
I had been feeling very insecure about my weight gain since getting scolded by the crabby midwife, but in reality the 14 pounds that I have gained is pretty much:
- Baby 1.1 lb
- Placenta, probably about 1 pound at this point
- Amniotic Fluid, and enlarged uterus I would estimate about 2 pounds maybe more
- Not to mention the girls are now in a new size, and actually I should have gone up one more size. So lets say about 2 pounds in extra sleep cannon tissue.
- Plus extra fat stores to aide in labor, delivery and breastfeeding, say 5-6 pounds at this point.
And based on what I’ve found for what’s normal and healthy I am right smack in the middle of a normal healthy gain for this point in the game. I will be aiming for about 1 pound a week for the next 17, or so. It’s crazy to think that in 17 weeks The Bump will be here!
We can’t wait!!
Run This Mom 
This is just all sorts of cute!!
Thanks dear!!