Shower this weekend!

Tomorrow DH and I will be driving back to C town for my first shower.  Being due in Feb, makes having a shower further along & farther away, as well as, involving 3 major holidays and the potential wonderful Midwest winter weather more difficult!  So we are working around it by having it is November.

My sister will be hosting at my parent's house.  K & my dad will be at the sports bar watching college sports on at least 1/2 a dozen TVs.  So the guys will be covered.

My cousin is making the cake and cake balls - she is even making some wheat free and egg free options.  I have not been able to see any of her creations in person since she opened her own bakery.

More family and friends will be there, I am excited to see them all!

Feeling definite movements - 23 weeks 2 days

How far along? 23 weeks 2 days

Total weight gain/loss:  7 - 9 lbs 

How Big is Baby?  1.25 lbs

Stretch marks?  Yes, still up front only

Sleep:  Falling asleep very quickly, wake up for a midnight potty trip, then can't fall back asleep very easily.

Movement:  YES!  Both K and my sister have felt the baby move.  Right now movement is mainly from the time I go to be until I get up and start moving for the day.  Baby also must love when K gives me back rubs, b/c that is when baby is active.  

Food cravings:  Whatever is suggested and mainly Chocolate Pop Tarts, milk & BK onion rings

Food aversions:  More smells than aversions at this point.

Symptoms:  Starting to feel pretty good and getting some bursts of energy.

Belly Button in or out?  Still very in!

What I am looking forward to:  Movement and being able to tell how the baby is laying in my belly.

Weekly Wisdom:  Stay hydrated and eat what I want so I don't obsess about it. 

Weekly Joy:  K being able to feel the baby.

20 weeks

How far along?  20 weeks 3 days

Total weight gain/loss:  5 lbs

How Big is Baby?  10.6 oz
 

Stretch marks?  Yes.  More still on the right side (my view) than left.  :(

Sleep:  Sort of, tossing and turning, but more due to being hot.

Movement:  Yes, starting to be able to distinguish baby movements.

Food cravings:  Chocolate - Pop Tarts or Malts/Shakes, Caramel and Apples, Fruit Snacks

Food aversions:  Starting to be able to handle hamburger in small quantities.

Symptoms:  Hip and Back pain/discomfort.  Left side very uncomfortable.

Belly Button in or out?  Very in.

What I am looking forward to:  Feeling movement every day.

Weekly Wisdom:   Water and more water

Weekly Joy:  I am pregnant!  Last Friday I announced on Facebook, it feels good to be out.