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How far along: 23 weeks!

How big is baby: About the size of a grapefruit… 11.4 inches long and weighs 1.1 lb. A pound!

Gender: It’s a BOY!

Movement: I am confidently feeling movement everyday now! It is very exciting times. Yesterday morning I woke up to movement on both sides of my stomach – baby aerobics was definitely happening.

Sleep: Still sleeping great. I no longer take the unisom/vitamin b6 combo and I love sleeping for 10+ hours. I am mostly comfortable on my sides and have lots of pain when I roll over.

Symptoms: Pelvic pain, lower back pain, and occasional morning sickness. Lots of congestion too. And my belly button is starting to poke out – this isn’t really a symptom but I thought it should be noted.

Cravings/Aversions: Still don’t enjoy chicken but can take the occasional bite. I am still craving pickles, fresh fruit, and cheeseburgers (Freddy’s California style). I definitely have my appetite back but there is limited room in the stomach and I get uncomfortably full very quickly.

Maternity clothes: I have one pair of maternity jeans and one pair of maternity leggings – other than that I am making my existing wardrobe work.

Workouts: Pelvic pain makes moving around/walking around/being on my feet nearly impossible. So no workouts. Taking it easy at all times.

Nursery: Still no progress… someday!

Mike: He has been busy with work and preparing for the holidays. Youth group ended a couple weeks ago and he has a solid month off from that but he’s also preparing for seminary in January and some vacation before that. I’m excited for Christmas to have lots of time with him. He’s felt the baby move a few more times too.

Missing anything: Being active. Pelvic pain is no joke and very annoying.

Looking forward to most: Christmas!

Worries/Concerns: None! I am anxiously awaiting my physical therapy appointment for the pelvic pain. Until then I will be taking life extra easy. Lots of rest time for me.

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How far along: 22 weeks!

How big is baby: About the size of a papaya… 10.9 inches long and weighs 15.2 oz…

Gender: It’s a BOY! So strange referring to the baby as a “he” but also very exciting. Sometimes it really catches us off guard.

Movement: Baby is definitely moving and I’m scared to say that I am feeling him more frequently because I think it might jinx it. So fun feeling little kicks and rolls.

Sleep: Still sleeping great! Thanks to my 1/4 sleeping pill and vitamin B6 combination. Having a harder time getting comfortable and rolling over is no joke when mixed with pelvic pain but still sleeping and I’m grateful for that.

Symptoms: Pelvic pain, lower back pain, and occasional morning sickness. Big thumbs down. Pregnancy is kicking my behind. I saw the doctor on Monday and set up an appointment with a physical therapist. Already praying that it helps. It could be a long 4 more months.

Cravings/Aversions: Chicken = blegh. Loving fresh fruits and veggies, pickles, iced tea, and cold water. I also am experiencing weird tongue reactions to foods with sugar in them. My tongue tastes weird afterward and I can’t get rid of it for hours. It’s annoying. I learned that chewing gum helps – so I am always carrying gum.

Maternity clothes: I got one pair of maternity jeans in the mail last week and they fit! I’m still obvi more comfy in leggings or sweatpants but it’s nice to add another pair of jeans to the mix.

Workouts: Pelvic pain makes moving around/walking around/being on my feet nearly impossible. So no workouts. Taking it easy at all times.

Nursery: Still no progress… someday!

Mike: He felt the baby kick on Sunday for the first time! It was so fun experiencing that with him. The baby is more active in the evening right before bed and I anticipate Mike and I spending lots of time with our hands on my stomach in the next few weeks during that time. He has been so sweet to me with all the pelvic pain too. He’s so quick to help me out or get me things and help around the house when I can’t get off the couch. I sure am lucky.

Missing anything: Being active. Pelvic pain is no joke and very annoying.

Looking forward to most: It’s my birthday week and we have some Christmas parties this weekend that should be fun!

Worries/Concerns: I have been pretty discouraged this week after hearing from the doctor that there isn’t much they can do about the pelvic pain. There have been a lot of tear filled conversations about it and I couldn’t make it through church on Sunday because of the pain. Prayers for some relief would be much appreciated. I know this will all be worth it but 18+ more weeks of this feels like a lot.

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