WEEK 23 | PRINCESS IS THE SIZE OF A GRAPEFRUIT | 11.8 INCHES | 20.8 OZ
THIS WEEK.... princess monkey is around the size of a grapefruit. I am still having a hard time grasping this whole fruit size thing. Is she scrunched up and as big as a grapefruit or does she weigh as much as a grapefruit? I'm just not sure how she can go from being a banana in week 20 to a grapefruit in week 23.
She's between 10.5 to 11.8 inches long and weighs 12.7 to 20.8 ounces...I'm putting all my cards down on the higher side of both. Given the fact that at 20 weeks she was already 14 ounces! Her little ears are starting to develop and her face and eyes are forming. I can't wait to see who she looks like!! Little princess is aware of sounds now, she is listening to my voice, heartbeat, loud sounds and Sashi barking. They say that I may notice she will move if she gets startled by a sound or hears something familiar.
How far along? 23 Weeks 3 Days
Total weight gain or loss: 21 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yes! Any bottom that was pre-preg has been put away, some stretchy work-out pants fit but that's it. As far as tops, I'm def out growing my pre-preg tops, only a few long sweaters fit.
Stretch marks? I have w few on each boob (FML)...they just can't handle it! Still oiling up two to three times a day.
Sleep: Been EH lately. I wake up a ton, around 2, 3, 4 & 5.
Best moment this week: Someone actually offering their seat up for me on the subway!
Miss Anything? Wine & Margaritas
Movement: YES!! She is getting incredibly strong! I love it! Every time I feel her I fill up with love and rub my belly. I constantly try and figure out her positioning...she's all over the place!
Food cravings: Still juice. Craving kale over the past few days and salads.
Anything making you queasy or sick: The thought of certain meats.
Labor Signs: No.
Symptoms: Still sore boobs & an achy back. I started using my heating pad for my lower back, seems to work.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Effing happier then a pig in shit.
Looking forward to: Hitting the 24 week mark at the end of this week. It is yet another milestone. Not only will I be 6 months but that means 1 more month until the 3rd trimester. Also, god forbid we have a problem her chances of survival outside of me has increased after 24 weeks.
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