23 weeks =)

How your baby's growing:

Turn on the radio and sway to the music. With her sense of movement well developed by now, your baby can feel you dance. And now that she's more than 11 inches long and weighs just over a pound (about as much as a large mango), you may be able to see her squirm underneath your clothes. Blood vessels in her lungs are developing to prepare for breathing, and the sounds that your baby's increasingly keen ears pick up are preparing her for entry into the outside world. Loud noises that become familiar now — such as your dog barking or the roar of the vacuum cleaner — probably won't faze her when she hears them outside the womb.

Hello!! I went to the doctor for my monthly check up yesterday. I got the scale and it said 125!!!! I almost had a stroke! I gained 5 pounds in 4 weeks....the midwife that I saw said its completely normal and good. She said that she wouldnt be surprised if my total weight gain was 35-40 at the end because people who start out small usually gain more than people who start out bigger....WHAT?!?!?!?! I am sure going to have to get used to this. I have never weighed over 115...Ever..But my son is healthy and that is what matters! Erics heart sounded wonderful. It is such a good sound! =) and my belly measures good. I have been having Braxon hicks....they dont hurt..just tight and uncomfortable..the good news is that they dont last long. Also, leg cramps have made an appearence in my sleep schedule..great.
They gave me my hospital registration packet to fill out and mail in....it really hit home when they gave me that...it is getting closer and closer to him being here!
They also sent me home with the wonderful glucose fruit punch beverage that all of us preggers look so forward to sipping on! I will have to do that next Thursday when I go for u/s to check my cervix. I am excited to see my baby as usual...and it is my moms birthday that day and she will get to see her FIRST ultrasound since she had me!! =)

me at 22weeks 5 days

The past few days I have been really tired.  I am sore...who knows why...maybe my legs arent used to the weight..and had a headache for most of the day yesterday...But feeling good otherwise.

I am excited for my first baby shower on the 18th! I can't wait to see my family and celebrate my little Eric! I can't wait to see all of the fun baby boy stuff that he gets!


Have a great week!
XOXO