23 weeks!

23 weeks, sporting one of the new tops from Goodwill!

With Sammy, who just woke up from a nap :-)

Still able to job, but my muscles tense a lot so I have to do a combo of walking/jogging/stretching.

Baby is the size of a large mango (which seems to me to be smaller than a spaghetti squash....)

How Far Along?  23 weeks!

Maternity Clothes? Yes, but I am still wearing my "big" pants. They are getting tight though, so this might be the last week!

Sleep? Pretty decent. I have been hungry when I wake up in the middle of the night, which makes it harder to go back to sleep.

Best Moment of the Week? Well just at the end of 22 weeks Sammy and I went for a long bike ride (8 miles!), and also to a midwife appointment. It is fun to ride with Sammy, knowing that our days of riding together on a bike, just the two of us, are coming to a close.

Movement? Yes! Lots of little kicks, and when I walk really fast or move a lot, I feel Braxton-Hicks contractions and it feels like baby is rolling a little. 

What I miss? Nothing!

Symptoms: Still heartburn, and feeling tired. I have been wanting to fall asleep in the afternoons, and have been adding a tiny bit of regular coffee to my decaf in the morning. The coffee gives me heartburn, but it is a sacrifice I am willing to make!

What I’m looking forward to? Warmer weather so I can wear my maternity skirt every day. But really, I'm just enjoying each day! It's so nice outside, and I feel so blessed!

Milestones: Baby is noticing noise and music more. Which is awesome because Sammy sings and plays drums (or other instruments) all day long. :-)

Emotions: Happy!