23rd Week Journal...
How far along? 23wks today
Total weight gain/loss: At official check in from the doctor, I'm about 17-18 lbs gain. 4 more than I was hoping for, but at least it still is just belly.
TP Test: 9 squares of toilet paper at last check - have to check soon
Maternity Clothes: Definitely wearing my maternity clothes but can still wear my normal shirts, it just shows more of the bump
"Morning" Sickness: Thankfully did not get sick during Thanksgiving weekend - but then again, I didn't eat a ton either
Signs of Pregnancy: Very dry skin (along my face, fingers, belly, legs & ankles), headaches & backpain, leg cramps, but no signs of swelling! I do have to say that since I've been using new lotion all over, the dry skin is getting a wee better and the Tums at night are definitely helping with leg cramps.
Stretch Marks: Nothing new...
Sleep: GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR - my back is a torture chamber while sleeping. I can't sleep through the night because of the pain
Best moment this week:
*Dan buying clothes for Alexander - he picked them out all by himself (which are two outfits that I had been eyeing myself). Daddy was quite cute!
*Dan actually felt a kick rather than just hearing it
*Being able to spend time with Joan & Tess since we don't get to see them often. Aunt Tess made Alexander the cutest baby afghan (his first). It was very sweet.
*Spending time with Dan's friends (whom we also don't get to see often) and practicing with Anthony & Maria's 5 week old baby. It was good practice.
Not so great moment this week: Alexander received a NY Yankee sweatshirt, and since he'll be a Red Sox fan, I'm sorry to say he won't be wearing it.
Movement: Alexander was pretty quiet while we were in NJ, but thankfully we had our listening monitor so we could still hear him and continue with our nightly session.
Food cravings: Nothing specific this week...
Gender prediction: No guessing anymore - it's a BOY - Alexander Christopher
Labor Pains: N/A
Belly Button in or out? Still In
Wedding rings on or off? On - still a bit loose
Weekly Wisdom: Try to avoid long car trips because it does a number on your back & arse. Take tums to avoid leg cramps.
Milestones:
*Daddy feeling Alexander move for the first time
*Our Crib is ready to be picked up
*Our last Thanksgiving as a couple and not a "family"
posted by ~Mel @ 9:17 AM
4 Comments:
Oh good to see that Dan felt a kick! That is soooo cool. and to answer your Q, yes chris was able to see the kicks/movement from the outside as well. Which was fun! lol on the NY Yankee shirt, chris is like that too, cant get any football related clothes that arent blue, navy or green, might be the wrong team color! hehe
You look FANTASTIC, Melissa. Seeing you (instead of Dan's charcoal sketches) with your coat on; you looked as thin as ever! I even said "where's the baby?"
And Yes, the NJ contingent did give Alexander a Yankee Sweatshirt - Dan, hide it so you can have some "Yankee bonding" with him when he's a little older." Like the other Christopher Chiocco, he might try to please his G & G in Nj and wear a Yankee hat once in awhile!
Love, Mil
boo to the yankees!!!! :)
while John is not a sports fan. . Ellery already has some red sox outfits (as you know) my mom is planning on outfitting her for the Pats as well :)
I'm emailing you now :) (wink)
First off he's not "the other Christopher Chiocco". He's Alexander, he's his own person.
Secondly, sweatshirt can't be hidden if it's already hidden....
;)
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