Week 23
8:16 AM
Baby's first Chicago trip! I took a little solo trip up to visit with my girlfriends Friday through Monday and MAN I had a blast. I ate all the food I could manage and still fit in some touristy destinations over the three and a half days. I'm trying my hardest to take advantage of trips like these while I can. It'll be a while before I can just up and go. Don't get me wrong- I totally trust Daniel with Frankie alone and I know she will be perfectly safe and happy with him. But it will still be a few months of (hopefully) breastfeeding and even after that, I know I'll probably be too obsessed with her to want to leave for a while. Even trips with her will be completely different. No more crashing on whatever couch we find, no more traveling without a plan. Its crazy to think about. Even though a phase of my life is ending, I'm really excited for this next part.
In pregnancy land, things are definitely kicking into higher gear. Besides the fact that I can feel her kicks and wiggles all the time now, I'm also starting to experience some of the not-fun symptoms that arrive at the end of the second trimester. Specifically, swelling. My feet, hands, and occasionally other body parts are most definitely swollen. It wasn't so bad up in Illinois, but Florida has opted out of fall, as usual. The heat tends to literally make me nauseous and I lose my appetite if I go outside at all right now. Its taking everything I have not to just drop our AC down to 68 and say to hell with the electricity bill. Hot weather normally does not bother me, but this year is turning into the longest summer of my life.
How far along? 23 weeks
Maternity clothes? For sure! I grew exponentially this week.
Stretch Marks? No, miraculously
Bladder Watch: I got a lot of practice going to the bathroom in my winter clothes this weekend in Chicago.
Sleep? Still on and off. I'm coming to terms with less sleep and I seem to be functioning okay.
Best moment(s) this week: My trip to Chicago to see my girlfriends. I've been friends with Rachel and Ruri for over 15 years and get to see them once every few years, if we're lucky.
Miss Anything? I definitely missed my lungs this week. They are starting to become compressed and walking at a fast pace or walking uphill is getting pretty difficult.
Movement: She's pretty constant these days. She goes a few hours a day without nudging me, but for the most part, she is always moving around. She likes to nap about an hour after meals and then she's back to her antics. The cat even decided to "make biscuits" on my stomach one night, and she was kicking the cat back. Like a weird game of patty cake mixed with monkey in the middle (me being the monkey).
Food Cravings: I ate SO MUCH in Chicago that was amazing. I also gained two pounds this week. Whoops.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Hot weather.
Gender: Baby girl
Labor Signs: No
Pregnancy Symptoms: Appetite still going strong. Swelling.... everywhere. Carpal tunnel and plantar fasciitis have been kicking in a bit more with all the swelling my hands and feet are doing.
Belly Button in or out? In
Rings on or off? On when in the cold air in Chicago, back to being tight when I returned to 92 degree Jacksonville.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, but SO busy. This time of year kind of kicks off the crazy for our family. My birthday is the opening week for holidays, birthdays, special events, and this year is no different... we just have to squeeze in a baby shower and some other prep, as well! I feel like I will blink and it will be January.
Looking forward to: Our neighborhood Halloween party this weekend! I really have waited my whole life to be pregnant for Halloween. I do wish my belly was a little bigger for my costumes, but I'll make do. Can't wait to show you! 😁
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