23 weeks - going SO FAST!

How far along?  23.5 weeks!

Total weight gain/loss: negative 1lb at my last appointment… will find out how much I’ve gained next week!

Maternity clothes?  Definitely- I don’t even attempt to wear non-maternity pants anymore. I have quite a few maternity tops as well so I *usually* wear those but some regular shirts are still working (so far)

Stretch Marks?  Haven’t noticed any new ones

Sleep:  Sleep is pretty good but still wake up every few hours to shift positions.

Best moment this week:  No news is good news and I never heard anything from the OB about my glucose test so yay! I still have to do a second one-hour test at around 32 weeks due to diabetes running in my family. BUT it’s still great to hear that everything is good so far! :)

Worst moments this week:  Pregnancy brain is definitely setting in, sigh. Haha!

Miss Anything?  Hard Cider, Moscato, being able to drink at social events…. SUSHI

Movement:  Lots of soft kicks, some that are a little rougher, definitely some rolling or dragging a knee or elbow or something along the side of my belly. The other night as I was trying to get comfortable in bed it felt as though she was alternating between kicking my intestines and bladder so that was interesting.

Food cravings:  Nothing super specific but dairy is definitely more appealing than pre-pregnancy… especially milk.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Smells

Have you started to show yet: Oh yes indeed!

Gender:  It’s a girl!

Labor signs:  Nope

Belly Button in or out?  It’s getting real, guys. Barely hangin’ in there.

Wedding rings on or off?  On!

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!!

Looking forward to:  A super fun family weekend!

DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte

...because I cannot get enough of all things pumpkin!

I found this at FoodNetwork.com and it looks SO simple and delicious, I may try it with decaff coffee just to see if it's as good so I can drink them more often, hehe :)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons pure pumpkin puree
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, plus more for sprinkling
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup hot espresso or strong brewed coffee
• Sweetened whipped cream, for serving

Combine the milk, pumpkin puree, sugar, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla in a medium microwave safe bowl, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and vent with a small hole. Microwave until the milk is hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk vigorously until the milk mixture is foamy, about 30 seconds.

Pour the espresso or coffee into a large mug and add the foamed milk. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.

22 weeks

How far along?  22.5 weeks!

Total weight gain/loss: negative 1lb

Maternity clothes?  Oh yes, soooo comfy!

Stretch Marks?  No new ones so far *knock on wood*

Sleep:  Starting to wake up every few hours to shift around :-/

Best moment this week:  Having Andrew give baby kisses

Worst moments this week:  Burn out lol

Miss Anything?  Lunch meat, hard cider, laying on my stomach, being able to shave or paint my toenails without getting into awkward positions and running out of breath haha

Movement:  Lots and lots of kicks, mostly in the evening right after dinner and after I lay down for bed.

Food cravings:  Fruit, cheese, pickles, salad

Anything making you queasy or sick: Mainly still just bad smells

Have you started to show yet: Oh yes indeed!

Gender prediction:  It’s a girl!

Labor signs:  Nope

Belly Button in or out?  Still in but often very shallow or nearly flat depending on how far forward baby is hanging out.

Wedding rings on or off?  On!

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!!

Looking forward to:  Halloween events with Mr. Munchkin :)