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23 weeks

How far along? 23 weeks
Total weight gain: I think officially I'm at about 6 pounds total gained.
Maternity clothes?   All hail the yoga pant and it's equally divine sidekick, the maternity legging!  Swoon!  I'm still attempting to wear a few of my non-maternity tops but am quickly realizing that I'll be out of that phase soon.
Stretch marks?  None yet
Sleep:  Some nights I can make it through the night, others I end up peeing a few times
Best moment this week: Reading stories with Baby Porch!
Miss anything?  I miss being able to move quickly and I miss my energy levels.
Food cravings: Nothing that I'm aware of ...
Anything making you queasy or sick? Nothing really... just Mondays ;)
Gender: Baby Girl :)
Labor signs: Not yet!  Keep marinating, love nugget!
Symptoms: The bump, heartburn, frequent urination...
Belly button in or out?  In... dangerously close to out.
Wedding rings on or off: On.  And loose.  And I'm kinda sad because at some point, I lost a diamond in my engagement ring & had to take it in.  I haven't been without my ring since I got it in 2009.  At least I still have my band, but still.
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy... baby loves to dance to that song too ;)
Looking forward to: I have the glucose test next Tuesday and am so intrigued by it.  I've heard so many stories and I am interested to find out if I pass!
Baby is the size of:  pomegranate.


Is it just me or does this bump seem smaller?  I don't feel it's well-represented here.
I feel much bigger.

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