Week 23, Spring Break & NY Trip

Well, I'm starting to get really antsy about how little is complete in the nursery and how much still needs to be cleared out. It's such a daunting task this time around! The room is literally next to Isla's in our small townhouse, so even if I plan to go up there during nap time I have to be extra quiet, resulting in slower production. Not that I've had the energy for productivity, anyway. Nor the time… One would think that a few days off would provided said time, but preparing for a trip and working on laundry and paperwork apparently took that from me. Grrr. Where did Spring Break go??

We ventured out for a car trip this week to upstate New York. Isla did wonderfully - I was so thankful. Hanging out with and seeing old friends you knew once upon a time comes with such a mix of emotions, but I am loving it. So thankful for friendships that last! 

Fun at the park in NY; 23 weeks

How far along: 23 weeks as of April 25

Size of baby: The baby this week measures about a foot and weighs just over a pound, about the size of a large mango (apparently these are bigger than papaya? News to me…)

Maternity Clothes: Yes, yes, I am sporting the maternity-wear

Weight Gain: Up 13 pounds at my last appointment

Sleep: Have I mentioned I really love sleep?

Best Moment of the Week: Trip to NY with the fam

Movement: All. The. TIme.  I love it.

Cravings:  Still nothing, and I get full way too fast

Gender: Precious baby girl

Belly Button In or Out: None of the above.

Wedding Ring On or Off: On…tight at night, but loose in the morning

Anything Making You Queasy or Sick: I still get a weird stomach after eating bananas or too much sugar

What I Miss: Sleep, coordination, wine, and running

What I am Looking Forward To: Still enjoying our NY trip, but nothing big on the books at the moment

Labor Signs: Nope

Symptoms: Exhausted, pregnancy brain, and extreme loss of coordination (I wiped out recently when stepping on a curb, and managed to jam my two toes UNDER the console in our car when sitting in the back seat)

Nursery: Don't ask. Sore subject.

Emotions: Emotional and irritable (hello, intense mood swings! I did NOT get these with Isla!), tired