My Pregnancy - 23 Weeks

I have seen the quiz below on several different blogs,(specifically my cousin's) and since I am lacking inspiration on what to write about next, I've decided to try it out.   I am not planning on doing it every week, just on occasion if something changes or something exciting is happening.  Also, I'll post some pics of the bump soon!

How far along: 23 weeks

Size of baby: The baby is about the size of a mango, approximately 1 pound and 11 inches long

Total weight gain/loss: +15-16  Hopefully I'll only gain about 10-15 more pounds which keeps to 25-30 total.  We shall see.  Either way it should be alot less than the 40+ pounds that I gained with the boys!

Maternity clothes: Almost everything I wear is maternity.  It's been really hot here so I think I am going to need to invest in a few more sundresses and tank tops.

Gender: It's a girl!  The boys are getting a little SISTER!

Movement: Her punches and kicks are becoming harder everyday!  I've even seen a few movements on the outside

Sleep: So far so good!  I've been sleeping really well with a body pillow and usually getting up only once to go to the bathroom. 

What I miss: Nothing too much.  I don't drink too much soda so that hasn't been an issue and I've still been having 1ish cups of coffee a day so I'm good there.   I do miss being able to have a glass of wine on occasion.

Cravings: ICE CREAM!  Always ice cream.  Fresh fruit, specifically watermelon.  I cannot get enough. Cheese.

Symptoms: Pretty mild.  I have started having heartburn in the past few weeks, mostly at night when I lay down.  Also, some lower back pain and tailbone pain. 

Fun Purchases: I bought a couple of new maternity t shirts to get me through the summer and an adorable dark purple onesie that says, "Daddy's little girl".  :)

Surprises: How different this pregnancy is than being pregnant with the boys.  I was on bedrest with multiple complications by this point and laying around all day so there were less aches and pains.  It's definately different to be complication free (so far) and be chasing two kiddos with a big old belly.  Some days it's exhausting.

Best Moment this week: A completely uneventful doctor's appointement.  Nothing to worry about,  he says everything is great.  So wonderful to hear after last time around.  Also, another week closer to viability!  

I am excited that we've finally settled on a name.  Emersyn Joy.  John is 100% sure and while I love it, I just want to make sure nothing else hits me in the next few weeks. 

Dates:
Next Dr. appointment 6.28.11  I'll be 27 weeks!

Over halfway there!  September is coming!

Recent Happenings...

We had the boys' 18 month well visit with the pediatrician and I am very happy to report that they are right on track developmentally.  Physically they are both tall and thin.  I asked the doc if they were so thin because of their prematurity and the fact that they are still catching up and he said he thinks they that they just have a thinner body type and is not the least bit concerned.  They are still eating like crazy, gaining weight and following their own growth curves.  Basically, they are average to above average in height for kids their actual age and below average for weight)
Their stats are as follows:

Johnathan
Birth weight 4lb 6oz
Current weight 23lb 2.5oz
Current height 33.5in

Jacob
Birth weight 3lb 10oz
Current weight 23lb 5.5oz
Current height 32.75in

In other news, we have a busy week ahead.   We have a zoo/library trip with friends tomorrow, and miscellaneous errands and packing to get ready for my trip on Thursday, among many other things.  I am flying out Thursday morning for a wedding and won't be back until Sunday!  My best friend from high school is getting married in Minneapolis.  I will also get to see my parents, sister and nieces along with some extended family.  I am excited and can't wait for some time away.  However, I am not looking forward to leaving my boys (all 3 of them!) for that long.  My biggest concern is for them and that they will wonder where I am and that I won't be there when they wake up in the morning.  I've only ever left them overnight, but John does an amazing job with them though so I know that it will be fine. 

Lastly, baby girl is doing well.  I am 21 weeks now so over half way there!  Doc said he'll schedule my c-section at 39 weeks (September 21) if I haven't had her by then.  She is moving around more and more everyday and the movements are getting stronger.  I'm looking forward to John being able to feel her on the outside in the next week or so!

Happy Monday!

Enjoying the weather

Yesterday was one of the first nice mornings we've had so far.  We took advantage of the warmer temp and played outside.  These photos are my very first attempt with the new camera. 

Jacob

Johnathan

The boys loved being outside.  I've been thinking a lot about what kind of fun outdoor toys and things we can buy for them to play with this summer.  Any suggestions?

Hello!

I've finally joined the world of blogging!  I've had people telling me for awhile now that I should take the plunge but I kept saying that my life just isn't that interesting.  Well, I'm still not sure it is but it is crazy and busy and filled with lots of different things.  I figure at the very least it will be a good place to track some of what the boys are up to.  Not sure where I plan to go with it.  There may be some cooking/baking, some photography (I just got my first DSLR camera and am attempting to learn how to take better photos) and anything else that I feel inspired to include. 

Wish me luck... :)