Can you believe I’m already 23 weeks pregnant?! Can you believe I’m only 23 weeks pregnant?!! This is my irrational pregnancy brain talking. One minute I feel like I just learned I was pregnant, the next moment I can’t believe it’s still August and I’m not due until December.
How I’m Feeling
I think there’s only one way to describe how I’m feeling: pregnant! My stomach is big and sometimes gets in the way. Okay, it gets in the way all the time. But I love my pregnant belly, despite the way it hinders me. My baby boy is growing in there and I can’t help but stop and stare at in in awe whenever I get the chance.
I don’t know if you can tell, but my belly has sleep lines on it in this picture, as it was taken immediately after a nap. Most nights I sleep well, but there are some nights when I just can’t get comfortable no matter what I do. I toss from one side to the other, wishing I could just lie flat on my back and relieve the tension in my shoulders and hips. Last night was one of those nights, so by the time I put Meghan down for her nap, I was practically falling asleep myself.
Other than the days after nights I don’t sleep well, I have a good amount of energy. I’m still feeling that second trimester burst that came after feeling so exhausted most of my first trimester. I’ve still been walking, doing my pregnancy workout DVDs, and light strength training.
What’s Going on with my Body
According to Your Pregnancy Week by Week, Baby Bean is about a pound and around 8 inches long. I can tell, as my stomach is continuing to grow.
It’s clear that there are still hormonal changes going on as I experience a full spectrum of emotions. I feel like everything is intensified. From strong feelings of overwhelming love for Meghan and Tim at random times, to tears and sadness stemming from simple comments, I feel it all.
Looking Ahead
I’m excited for all that’s coming with planning the nursery, getting supplies, and buying new baby things. I have a lot of the big things from Meghan, so we don’t don’t have to make any big purchases, but the small things will be fun to choose. Starting that process will make having two children seem all the more real. I’ll keep you updated as we choose nursery items, etc. Let the fun begin!
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Hi Maryea,
I am still really curious to know about how your kid is doing and I really like that you have always written from your heart.
Hi Gianna, Luke is almost 2 1/2 now and doing well. I’ll be writing an update soon! 🙂
You are going to the happiest phase of your life to be as pregnant. So do extra care of yourself. Eat healthy stuff and do pregnancy yoga !!
Have you considered buying a maternity pillow when you were pregnant?
Yes, I used Bobby pregnancy pillow when I was pregnant. Didn’t help much-haha! 🙂
Lookin’ Good! You’ll be there in no time!
You look great! I love how honest you are in your posts with how you’re feeling and how the belly gets in the way. It’s crazy that the baby is only 1 lb but it makes your belly so big – amazing how life develops!
I love reading your pregnancy updates!
You look beautiful girlie!! Isn’t it crazy how a one pound baby can turn your belly into a basketball?? 🙂 And don’t worry – I’m hormonal all the time so at least you can blame it on your pregnancy. 🙂
You look so great!
So cute you are, mama! 🙂 Just a few thoughts… I did sleep flat on my back the entire pregnancy and never really understood fully why it wasn’t supposed to be okay… I know my OB said that if it felt alright/comfy to me, to go ahead and continue. Also, just curious – are you a babywearer? Just thinking about you buying fun new stuff and wondering. 🙂
Everything that I’ve read says that there’s a vein that can be compressed by your uterus if you lie flat on your back and that would cut off oxygen/nutrients to the placenta. Funny, though, my doctor’s never mentioned it. You’d think if it was that big of a risk the doctor would make sure each patient knew about it. Hmmm….I’ll have to bring it up at my next appointment. Every time I lie on my back for just a moment, I get worried. I probably need to chill a little. 🙂
Babywearing….I did wear Meghan occasionally , but I didn’t really need to all that often. I have a feeling I’ll need to wear baby #2 a lot more!
I love following your pregnancy and I can´t wait till December. 🙂
Great to hear your doing well and you look amazing. Have a wonderful weekend!
I can’t wait, either! Thanks, Ann-Louise. 🙂
You look so beautiful! And your legs – gorgeous 🙂
I know, seriously weird comment from a stranger bit during my pregnancy I gained extra weight and it all went to my legs so wearing shorts was not gonna happen!
Aw thank you!
You are so darn cute! I love your pregnancy updates. It makes me feel like I am going through it with you. 🙂 I can totally relate with the hormonal emotions. I am still getting them sometimes!
This is so precious! I love your honesty about the hormonal/emotional stuff and also your excitement about looking forward to your little guy! 🙂 Oh, and I totally love your shorts too!
I remember the days of sleepless nights and pregnancy emotion ups and downs quite well. I once walked into the kitchen, saw a sink full of dirty dishes and burst into tears! (My poor husband.) You sure make pregnancy look a lot better, cuter, easier, etc. than I ever did! I hope you are able to get better sleep soon.
Looking super cute in your denim shorts!! I used 2 different foam pillows to help me sleep during my 3 pregnancies. I’m not good with links & all that techie stuff but they are both listed on the Bed, Bath & Beyond website. One is called the Contour Memory Foam Leg Pillow – $20 – it goes between your lower thigh/knees. And the other one was a Dex Pregnancy Pillow Deluxe – $10. It is a wedge that supports your belly when you are lying on your side. They were both so worth the money to help me sleep better! Hope that helps, but maybe you already have the multitude of pillows that pregnancy requires….haha! 🙂
I have a Boppy body pillow, but it is from when I was pregnant with Meghan and is strangely all lumpy and uncomfortable now. I hate to buy more pillows since that was was pricey, but those foam pillows are sounding good right now! I’ll have to look into it as good night’s sleep is totally worth it!
I just love listening to your descriptions and all the love you have for that growing baby! ….Hope you sleep well allll weekend long!