How Far Along: 23 weeks
How Big is Baby: (Taken from Fertility Friend): "Your baby is now about 8.4 inches from crown to rump (21cm) and weighs about
1.2 pounds (530g).
Your baby's face and body now look more like a full-term baby. She now looks close to how she will look at birth. The eyes, though they are still closed, are now close together on the front of the face and the ears are in their final position. Eyelashes are fairly well-developed and hair is growing on your baby's head. Your baby's movements are becoming more restricted now as she fills up the uterus more. Cartwheels and somersaults inside the amniotic sac are no longer possible, but she can still hold the umbilical cord and touch and feel around her. Though your baby is already living in tight quarters in the amniotic sac, she will soon have even less room to move around. Her vital organs are now quite mature. However, since the lungs are not yet fully formed, your baby would have breathing problems if born prematurely at this stage. Your baby is becoming increasingly conscious of the world outside and may feel startled when you are startled. Your baby may alternate between having very active and very calm periods. Your baby may have facial expressions such as frowning, squinting and pursing of the lips."
Your baby's face and body now look more like a full-term baby. She now looks close to how she will look at birth. The eyes, though they are still closed, are now close together on the front of the face and the ears are in their final position. Eyelashes are fairly well-developed and hair is growing on your baby's head. Your baby's movements are becoming more restricted now as she fills up the uterus more. Cartwheels and somersaults inside the amniotic sac are no longer possible, but she can still hold the umbilical cord and touch and feel around her. Though your baby is already living in tight quarters in the amniotic sac, she will soon have even less room to move around. Her vital organs are now quite mature. However, since the lungs are not yet fully formed, your baby would have breathing problems if born prematurely at this stage. Your baby is becoming increasingly conscious of the world outside and may feel startled when you are startled. Your baby may alternate between having very active and very calm periods. Your baby may have facial expressions such as frowning, squinting and pursing of the lips."
Weight Gain/Loss: From Starting
Pregnancy Weight= +15 lbs
Maternity Clothes: Yes, I wear maternity pants 100% of the time and more and more maternity shirts.
Stretch Marks: Some new ones are starting...
Sleep:
I get up to pee a lot and I do toss and turn more often. I pee nonstop
throughout the day, too. I have been waking up with heartburn and
feeling hungry.
Best Moment of the Week: I had an OB appointment today. It was so nice to see my doctor and hear that things are going well.
Movement:
Yes! I'm excited that I'm starting to feel Benton more often and with
more force. He's usually active around 10:30AM and 6:30 or 7:00PM. I hope he becomes more consistent soon!
Symptoms: Round Ligament Pain increasing, lower back pain, baby movement, burning sensation under my ribs, above my belly, leaking breasts
Food Cravings: None, just super hungry!
Gender: It's a boy!
Anything Making You Queasy or Sick: No
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button In or Out? In
Wedding Rings On or Off? On
Mood: Happy, Anxious
Looking Forward To: My next OB appointment is December 30th. Picture of Mommy-to-Be:
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