23 Weeks

No wonder I'm feeling sore, stretched and sensitive... bub is now 30cm long and weighs half a kilogram! Good to know he's growing in there but I'm already having nightmares about how uncomfortable the third trimester is going to be. 24/7 bed rest for me!

How far along: 23 weeks
How big is baby: Size of a papaya (30cm from head to toe)
Total weight gain/loss: Still down 2kg from my pre-pregnancy weight
Stretch marks: None (moisturizing my belly, hips and tatas every night before bed)
Maternity clothes:  Haven't needed them yet but not far off
Wedding rings on/off: On
Sleep: 4-6 hours a night
Food cravings or aversions:  The usual... anything carb-loaded and sugar-laden
Gender: BOY!
Movement: Lots! Although I've noticed he sleeps when I shower and am baking
Belly button: Innie but slowly making its way to the surface
Exercise:  So, nice weather we're having.... :/
Diet: Eating more salads, fruit and vegetables
What I'm loving:  One of the few pregnant women who feel this way I'm sure, but I love it when people rub/talk to my bump
What I'm not loving: Back pain has been seriously bad this week
What I miss:  Having the energy to do, well, anything
Sickness and symptoms:  Bump is big and tight, and bub is sitting low so that makes for a bowling ball in the belly which is not all that comfortable to carry around
Notes: We just bought a rug for our little man's room and picked out the paint colours. Exciting!

Weekly Guide to Pregnancy: Week 23

Your Baby

How big is my baby?

Fetal size: 22cm (crown to rump)
                  30cm total length
Fetal weight: 500g
  
Your baby matures, and starts to get a bit plumper.


How does the embryo develop this week?

Your baby's body and face start to resemble the appearance of a newborn baby.

The pancreas develops further this week, enabling the production of insulin, which metabolises sugar.