23 weeks! Baby is 11.5 inches and is as big as an ear of corn! I think these food comparisons are kinda goofy but I guess they kind of give you a little glimpse of how big baby is haha! This week has been a fun one. I feel movement all the time! Sitting, standing, and even when I'm not concentrating on feeling kicks I feel them. It's fun to see my belly literally make waves which is crazy and cool at the same time. I am definitely feeling a lot rounder and I can't imagine how big I'm really going to get! I have been craving tomato soup all the time which is just so delicious to me for some reason haha. Such a strange craving.

 I bought some baby clothes this weekend when my lovely Mom came to visit which is so fun.It's definitely hard to stop. Everything is just so cute.We did a lot more looking at everything which was good but so overwhelming! There are so many things to get before baby arrives.  I also bought my first pair of maternity jeans which are so amazing. Comfort is something that has become very important to me since my body is now starting to complain. This growing belly has definitely changed things, like my back which I know the farther along I get the pain will only get worse.

I am now experiencing Braxton Hicks (which are intermittent weak contractions of the uterus) every day which is normal for this stage of pregnancy but again everyone is different and some don't ever get them. They are not painful but just uncomfortable and are very irregular. My doctor said to keep an eye on them. It's kind of a scary feeling as my stomach becomes rock hard and tight but I know my body is just practicing for what is to come. Can't wait to meet this little one!

I didn't take an official bump picture this week with my chalkboard but this one will do!