23 weeks

I missed last week in preparations for the wedding...

22 weeks: Papaya: Watch what you say -- baby is now able to hear outside noise from down in the womb. Studies show that baby finds gentle music and your own voice most soothing. Nipples are starting to sprout, and that little face is fully formed. And, baby's starting to settle into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- just pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop.

23 weeks: Grapefruit: Baby can listen to your voice and your heartbeat -- and even to loud sounds like cars honking and dogs barking at this stage.

* How far along?: 23 weeks (minus a day)

* Total weight gain: 9 lbs

* How big is baby?: roughly 11 inches long and just over a pound... baby was 14 oz at u/s on May 25

* Next appointment: June 21 at 9:30- U/S and appt

* Maternity clothes?:almost exclusively maternity clothes besides sweats, etc

* Stretch marks?: No new ones

* Sleep?: decent, but I miss sleeping on my stomach!

* Best moment this week?: Finding out we are having a girl!

* Movement?: I feel her often and a few times on outside. Nick still hasn't but I bet we will catch her soon!

* Food cravings?: still sweets, fruit

* Pregnancy symptoms: acne, frequent trips to the bathroom.

* Labor signs?: no

* Belly button in or out?: In

*Gender: Girl!

* What I miss: margaritas!

* What I'm looking forward to: Nick feeling the baby, prenatal massage today

* Milestone: Hearing is getting much more clear, developed.