23 weeks!!

How far along are you – 23 weeks
Total weight gain – I’ve lost two pounds since last week, but I am confident that I’ll gain it right back! ☺
Maternity Clothes – jeans all the time and stretchy tops.
Stretch Marks – Still nothing.
Sleep – It’s been harder to find a comfortable position this past week. I have found that sleeping on my left side is better, but I seem to always end up on my back.
Best moment this week – Finding out what we are having!
Miss anything – Tuna and red wine
Movement – More kicking and movement this week.
Food Cravings – Ice cold coke with small ice cubes and sweet and sour candy.
Anything make you queasy or sick – My appetite comes and goes.
Gender – It’s a BOY
Labor signs – I’ve been having Braxton hicks contractions evidently. It was especially fun while the ultra sound tech was doing the ultrasound and pushing really hard on my stomach.
Symptoms – According to Brad, I have been cranky, crabby and irritable. I’ve had dry skin and a stuffy nose and with the difficulty sleeping I am sleep deprived.
Belly Button in or out – In and stretched
Wedding ring on or off – On.
Happy or moody – Yes!
Looking forward to – Naming our baby boy and starting to decorate our nursery. I’ve done a pretty good job of not buying anything gender specific but now I can move forward with blue!!!!

My mother had the privilege of being out here for the ultra sound and to spend some time with us. It’s been awesome having her here, except she brought a cough and a stuffy nose with her. ☹ We have had the opportunity to go shopping, spend quality time with each other and she has taught me how to crochet. We have also spent some time in fabric stores getting ideas on what to make in anticipation of our little one.
My little old ladies at work have enjoyed watching me grow and have thought of a creative way to share with them what we are having. I bought some white cake mix and I intend to make blue cupcakes with white frosting and bring them to work on Friday. Most of my co-workers are pretty excited for us as well and are understanding of my decreased duties at work. It is progressively getting harder for me to bend over to pick things up on the floor and I find that I am agitated easier these days.
So far this pregnancy has been a breeze and I am hoping for the next half to be even better. I look forward to stronger kicks, hearing the heart beat more often and shopping!!!!!! In just a few weeks, Brad and I will be back in Seattle for the shower my mom is throwing for me. We will be back for just under a week and are super excited. Just one month after, my dear friends Gretta and Debbie will be hosting a shower for me in Billings. I have been truly blessed with some pretty fantastic family and friends! ☺