23 Weeks. Round 3.

I know I've missed the last few weeks of updates, but in an attempt to get back into the groove of this pregnancy, I'm back to document my weekly status.

21.5 week bump

How far along? 23 weeks today! (For comparison, go here for my 23 week questionnaire with Julian).

23 week bump.  In our bar/temp kitchen.
Clearly we need to update it from the 1970s.

Next OB appointment? Next Wednesday.  I see my OB here in Macon Wednesday morning for my 24 week checkup. I'm scheduled to meet the other midwife in the practice and after that will decide whether or not I'm going to switch OBs. I go back and forth on whether or not I think it'd be best to find another practice to deliver Bridget. The OB hasn't done anything "wrong" but I'm just not in love with them. I loved my OB in Atlanta and I know she's a hard act to follow. I feel like my MFM in Atlanta has Bridget's well-being under control, so as long as he thinks I can have a regular birth then I'll probably stay with my OB here.  After two births I know that, no matter who your OB is, the nurses at Labor & Delivery are the ones there to support you during the labor and you can't pick them. 

Next Wednesday afternoon I see the MFM in Atlanta for my next appointment to check on Bridget's kidney and my fluid level. I'm anxious for this appointment already. I want a peek at our girl and reassurance that she's thriving.

Total weight gain/loss? No clue. Probably big gain. I feel fat.

Maternity clothes?  Yes and they're getting old already.  I'm trying to not do any shopping but I have very few work appropriate maternity tops to wear that fit and a handful of my maternity dresses are too big.  So I did get a few more items from Gap today during a 40% off sale.

Stretch marks? Nothing new this pregnancy.

Sleep? I have a hard time falling asleep most nights but then I can't get out of bed in the morning.  It's a vicious cycle. 

Best moment last week? Breaking ground on our kitchen renovation. Our house is a hot mess right now, but that means we're close to our beautiful new kitchen.

This used to house our stove, trash compactor, sink & dishwasher plus upper cabinets!

More demo!

Demo day 2.  Goodbye ceiling and ugly light fixtures!

Look at the pretty wallpaper hiding behind the cabinets.

Day 2. The door to the dining room is gone and the opening is wider.
Let there be light!

This desk and upper cabinet was moved from the kitchen into our laundry room.
Command central's mess can now be hidden away behind a closed door!

Movement? Yes! Although, I have an anterior placenta for the first time so I don't feel her move nearly as much as I did the boys.

Food cravings? I don't have any serious cravings, I'm just generally hungry.  I fear the fun rapid-weight-gain stage of pregnancy has begun.

Food aversions? Not really.

Gender? Team Pink!

Labor signs? Nope.

Belly button in/out? In but starting to look funny.

What I miss: My carefree pregnancy before the 20 week ultrasound.

What I am looking forward to: Going to the MFM next Wednesday and seeing Bridget.  I'm also excited for this kitchen renovation.  We even decided to add another bedroom to our house to give Bridget her very own room without having to put the boys in a room together. The contractor opened the wall to put in her bedroom door today and he's starting on the wall tomorrow!  I'm excited to plan and decorate a girly nursery.

Hallway looking into what will be Bridget's room!  This will be her door.
The electricians have some work to do...

Pink fabric samples!
 The glider is already covered in the plaid/houndstooth fabric in the bottom right and my mom isn't keen on recovering it again, so we're trying to find other fabrics to complement it.

Milestones: Julian moved into a big boy toddler bed this week!   And Lukas has his first soccer game (and daddy is the coach)!!!