23 Weeks

This week we had our second anatomy ultrasound.  The little man cooperated this time so they were able to determine that he doesn't have a cleft palate or Down syndrome so we are very grateful for that!  It was fun to see him again though he kept his hands covering his face for most of the ultrasound.  I asked for a profile picture but the guy apparently didn't understand so instead we got straight on face pictures which definitely look more like an alien.  Oh well, it was nice to just to see it on the monitor :) 

Our little man with his hands over his face

J had to go to the field for most of the week so I got several baby projects finished.  I didn't actually get around to putting the trim on the dresser but I like the way it looks even without it. It will look better with trim going around the paintable wallpaper but this is what it looks like for the moment:

What it looked like before I painted it.

What it looks like now.

Closer view of the drawers with paintable wallpaper

I pulled out my sewing machine and made Sweet Baby M's crib blanket.  I love the nursery fabric that I chose so I used that and added minky to back the blanket because it is so soft and cuddly.

I still need to make curtains and a crib skirt but I didn't get to those yet.  I did make these cute little burp cloths.

I started making a tie onesie but the fabric from the onesie kept getting in my way.  I will try it again another day.  On a related note I was looking at how tiny the little onesie was and it reminded of how little Baby M will be when he gets here.  I can't wait for his arrival! 

Now onto the regular update:

How far along: 23 weeks
Baby is the size of a: Ear of corn- he weighs a pound and a half now
Total Weight Gain:+6 1/2 lbs

Maternity Clothes: maternity jeans and a few shirts mostly because they are super long, If I could just wear dresses and leggings to work I would do that daily.

Sleep: Sleep went pretty well this week

Best Moment of the Week: Watching the little man on the ultrasound

Miss Anything: This week I really wanted a Margarita.  No worries, I didn't indulge :)

Movement:  His movements are getting stronger and more frequent

Food Cravings: pizza, alfredo, everything unhealthy

Symptoms: Occasional ligament pains, a little back pain while pinning everything to sew

Have you started to show yet: I think so.  It's still a smallish bump but it's definitely there.

Looking Forward To: feeling Baby M move more :)