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23 Weeks


Babies Are The Size Of: Approx 11 inches and over 1 lb each!
Maternity Clothes: I always try to dress the bump! After all, this process only lasts so long, so I am loving the maternity fashion while I can rock it! 
Stretch Marks: No stretch marks.....yet!
Sleep: Sleeping on my side with a wedge pillow. 
Belly Button: In
Feeling: I still feel really good. My only complaint is that they are starting to make my ribs sore, which is normal, because they loosen up with my growing belly. 
Symptoms: Just some rib pains right now!
Missing Anything? Fun summer drinks and wines! 
Movement: They move frequently throughout the day! I love it! It's still hard for others to feel them depending on their position and timing! I love letting people feel them move and seeing them get excited about it!
Anything Making You Queasy or Sick? Bananas
Cravings: Still corn dogs, spicy foods, greens and cherry icees. 
Wedding Ring: Still in-tact. No hand swelling so far! 
Big Moments: We have their carseats and bedding! Getting off to a great start with the nursery as well. 
Looking Forward To: baby showers in July
Next Appointment: June 16th

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