Week 23

Me:

·         Fatigue and decreased appetite – Yep, I’m still tired and not very hungry the last few days. Of course, I still have to be thoughtful of getting enough protein down for proper nutrition and growth but also for some much needed energy!

·         Faintness and Dizziness – I feel a bit like an old lady...  from lying, I need to sit up and wait a moment before standing and then I need to stand up slowly. When I try to hurry too much my heart races and I get dizzy. Ha-ha, since I don’t hurry very much these days this doesn’t happen that often.

·         Leg cramps and Back soreness – Oh these darn cramps! I get them in my calves, hips, back of thigh, and inner thighs (that new). Also, I seem to stress my back pretty easily, so I’m trying to take it easy.

·         Acne – it’s back L though I have some mild skin trouble all the time, sporadically during pregnancy I have heaver breakouts. Ugh, I think I’m more bothered by this then the inevitable (for me anyway) stretch marks.

·         Faster-growing nails – Nice! This has been probably going on for a while, but I am just now noticing. My fingernails are stronger and healthy looking with the natural pink and white; while my toenails are becoming a challenge for me to keep up with. It may be time to start asking for some assistance or get some pampering and visit the salon for a pedicure J

The baby has hair and can perceive light and dark. Also they can hear my voice, heartbeat, gurgling stomach, and even blood circulating through my body. With their sense of movement well developed by now, baby can feel me sway and dance. And now that the little one's growing larger around 11 inches long and just over a pound we are soon to see 'Eggert' squirm underneath my clothes.