How far along? 23 Weeks
Total weight gain? I have officially gained 17 lbs. HOLY GUACAMOLE!!! The doctor however says it's fine, that I look great and have a big baby so it's no big deal. Given my boobs have grown drastically, but the baby being 1 lb and given the boobs probably 2 lbs MAX - that's TOO much weight by my standards. I don't care what my doctor says. Cue depression. LOL I shouldn't gain more than 30 lbs over the course of the pregnancy and Coraline still has her biggest growth spurts ahead of us.
Maternity Clothes? ASOS in the UK is my go-to maternity store! Free shipping, plus free return shipping if it doesn't fit or I don't like it. Sign me up. Not to mention, GREAT prices. All outfits can be worn post maternity too. I am obsessed. I will forever rave about them.
Stretch Marks? Still have the red mark I freaked about on Week 21 & 22. Other than that, looks like I am clear for now.
Sleep: Coraline has settled down at night, especially since my amazing pillow arrived! I can officially sleep on my left side, supported on all sides by a cloud. I highly recommend getting a body pillow. This thing helps prevent me from rolling all the way on my back, which is how I like to sleep, but gives me support to lean back against.
Best moment this week: Spur of the moment photo session with bestie Taylor from Pink Heels Pink Truck and getting the CRIB!!
Miss Anything? Sushi and Rum
Movement: Oh yes! This week we counted about 37 movements in about 1 minute! Henry had his hand on my belly as she kicked about and finally he said into my belly, "Coraline, why are you so angryyyy?" LOL She was having a fit or something! But I loved every bit of it. <3 Especially because when she starts to move, the moment Henry sets his hand on my belly she freezes lol. Loved how he got to feel her A LOT!
Food cravings: Fruit (watermelon) and for the life of me I can not find a great watermelon! Any tips for picking the best? I can pick them wonderfully if they are cut open, but a whole watermelon has been 0 for 7 lately. They aren't sweet or hard as heck!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Textures are still making me sick as well as red meat.
Gender RESULTS: BABY GIRL!!! My gut feeling was right all along! I absolutely can't wait to meet her!
Labor Signs: Too soon
Symptoms: Disappearing belly button, baby bump, nails and hair growing like weeds, baby movements (the best!) and my boobs have drastically increased, which has lead to the dreaded red-mark, and frequent bathroom visits. I am starting to wake up at least twice a night, and it's like I wake up and have to RUN to the bathroom! Bending over is beginning to get difficult, especially to tie my shoes or take my boots off. Then my back has begun to break out like a highschool boy going through puberty on steroids. That bad. Luckily, it is on my upper back and my long hair covers it, but I am praying it goes away before our beach maternity shoot in St. John.
Belly Button in or out? Innie - barely.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, Happy!
Looking forward to: Finishing out the nursery!
Baby Name? Coraline! I love the name!! See WEEK 21 for name details. <3
Thoughts: Henry has been out of town a lot so getting someone to take a picture of the board has been hard. I really don't like calling someone over just to take a photo of me. SOOO I was beyond happy when Taylor showed up at my friends ranch with her camera for me to take photos of her, and I was able to get her to take photos of me too. Especially wearing what I thought was a cute outfit. <3
**NEW** About the Board: No board this week - again. I am sorry!!!
**NEW** Pregnancy/Maternity Fashion: I am wearing an empire waist maxi dress from Victoria's Secret which can be found HERE. I am not completely comfortable with my boobs popping out of this dress so to make it more modest I tied a Chambray top from The Gap and paired it with a necklace from a local boutique. The gorgeous jeweled sandals are from Dillards - one of the few places that carry shoes for my big feet! <3
More photos from the photo session:
I have been keeping up with your blog lately. I can relate to so much of what you're experiencing! The weight gain was the hardest part for me, and everyone told me "you still look great"! But I never felt that way. I know it seems impossible, but just try to embrace the belly and keep walking/exercising as much as you can so you don't feel helpless.
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EXACTLY! What was more depressing was when I tried to put on a pair of pants that had fit a few months into the pregnancy and could barely get them past my butt. Ugh! Most of my weight gain has definitely gone to my butt and thighs. haha
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