Maternity Update: Week 23

How far along: 23 weeks

Total weight gain: -34

Maternity clothes: I should be wearing pants but I refuse to buy any with summer coming up so the rubber band trick is working for now.

Sleep: It varies. Sometimes I sleep very well, other nights I'm up at 3am.

Best moment of the week: Waking up this morning and actually being able to see my belly move with the baby!!!!

Movement: Baby rolled over yesterday and now you can actually see and feel kicks from the outside, even Nick got to feel the baby move this morning!!

Gender: Unknown

Labor signs: None

Belly button in or out: Slowly disappearing

What I miss: Easily bending over

What I'm looking forward to: Prenatal appointment on Thursday!!

Weekly wisdom: Take time out of your day for a little one on one time with your significant other. With Nick going back to work we have not had the luxury of seeing each other all the time and I look forward to the days we get to see each other.

Milestones: Nick and I getting to feel the baby move

What's happening with the baby: This week babies sense of movement is well developed and he/she can even feel you dance! Measuring more than 11 inches and weighing over a pound, you may be able to see movement underneath your clothes! Blood vessels in the lungs are developing to prepare for breathing, and the sounds that your baby's ears pick up are preparing baby for the outside world. Loud noises like dogs barking and the vacuum cleaner will most likely not phase the baby when its born.