23 weeks

So far, this stage of pregnancy has been my favorite. I'm big enough that I don't just look fat, and I'm not sick on a daily basis anymore. I'm feeling more and more kicks and nudges from little girl (Yes, we are having a GIRL) and each one is a reminder of God's creation and amazing grace. Some kicks are so big Andy can see them just by looking at my belly. I do think it's funny that all the movement I feel is in the same area, always on the right side.

Look who's the big sister now. lol

Growing a baby girl in there!

 

 

 

A couple weeks ago I also got to visit good ole Panama City Beach. Other than the traffic on the actual beach strip the trip was fabulous. I was somewhat of a third wheel or fourth if you count my parent's dog Darla, but I loved it anyway. I even convinced my mom to get in the ocean, she said she hadn't been in ocean since us girls were little. She did great, but Dad on the other hand though he would be just as adventurous and forgot he had a cell phone on his belt, and well, he now sports a new one. lol We were both pleased to find him a new one at Wal-Mart for just $40.00 (thanks to the suggestion of the super friendly electronics lady), he just slipped in his sim card and it even has a camera if he can figure out how to work it.

22 weeks on the beach

Baby girl shopping.

Baby girl is now over 11 in long and about 1.5 pounds. Her hearing has developed more and gets to moving when there are loud noises. This week while we were outside the sound of the lawn mower really got her moving in there.
Morning sickness is almost gone, it still creeps up on me randomly but I really can't complain to much on this one. I've noticed if I go to bed at a good time and wake up at a normal time I'm more likely to do better with it.
My weight....(while I run to check).......is right at 121. I'll be 24 weeks on the 1st, so I guess I'm doing good with the gain?
What I miss? Being able to eat a full meal with out feeling bloated. I try to eat smaller meals more often, but I still end up feeling bloated.
Cravings? I like cereal.

Oh, I think we decided on a stroller. Britax has a great offer out right now, if you buy a Britax B-Ready you get a car seat for free!!! I can't decide on the bigger car seat they offer, or the smaller one. Both have good safety ratings, the bigger is just supposed to be safer. The bigger one has the added anti-rebound bar, but is slightly heavier. Andy is my baby product researcher, but if you have any advice please send it our way.
Check out her new ride.






 
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