I am 23 weeks into this pregnancy. I get asked "How are you doing?" by concerned friends and acquatinaces and I'm not usually sure how to answer that. So it's usually just, "I'm doing okay", in an upbeat voice. In all reality I'm torn between the fact that I feel way to pregnant to be only 23 weeks along, but at the same time I'm feeling okay. The nausea and the headaches are gone, or at least, not as frequent. But in all reality (disclaimer: I am a whiner, and this is the part where I write about how crappy I feel. So if you don't want to read this part just pass it by. ) it's just like I said, I feel way to pregnant to be only 23 weeks along. I'm tired, I can't bend over anymore, and crossing my legs seems to be a struggle. I feel like taking a nap after getting out of the shower because it seems to use so much energy. Going to the bathroom feels like a waste of time. My SI joint in my hip/back keeps me from doing too much work. I'm wearing a support brace to help with my back and the other "swelling" I'm having from being a "experienced mommy". I can barely get myself out of bed in the morning (or the multiple times at night). This little girl that I use to think was not a big mover and very mellow has decided to prove me wrong, and I am constantly being pushed and poked with elbows or heels. (Tyler felt her jump today and seeing his face light up was pure joy.) I keep having this terrible feeling she is going to be a mover like Jonathan and a 9lb baby like Tyler. Neither which are good. So, I guess what I'm saying is that it is going to be a long next 17 weeks. But I'm going to try and be positive about it. :)
This is me at 23 weeks. I swear the mirror makes me look twice as large. I'm trying to remind myself that it is all worth it. And it is. I love her already and can't wait for her to come. I've probably bought to many girl clothes already and I am currently trying to put together a crib bumper. Although the fact that I have a hard time making decisions and I'm not good at visualizing things plus add to that the fact that I'm not very artistic or crafty has made it a bit challenging. But I can't wait for her to come, and the next 17 weeks won't come quickly enough.
This is me at 23 weeks. I swear the mirror makes me look twice as large. 
3 comments:
You look great Jen, I feel like I have all the sudden poked out myself this last few weeks and feel huge and feel like I can't move as well.. I am 26 weeks now and can't wait till I get even closer till she makes her appearance!:) I have had a lot of extra uncomfortable pains this pregnancy as well and feel like my stomach is just stretching all the time. Ahh, the joys of being pregnant huh?? Luckily it is all worth it in the end! :)
You look so beautiful Jen! :) I am sorry that you still have so long, but it's so nice to be more than half way there! Do you guys have a name picked out? I can't wait to hear all about this new little angel!
hang in there jen. pregnancy sucks but you're doing awesome!
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