High Five for Friday + 23 Weeks!
- My husband put up a little area in our backyard and a hammock for me! I’ve always wanted a hammock! Ohhhh the relaxing I’ll be doing this summer in this here hammock.
- My sweet friend Dani and I at her shower. I’m so blessed that God placed her in my life and I feel even MORE blessed that we’re going through our pregnancies together.
- I took some group portraits for the seniors of the Phi Mu chapter at UNC. I had so much fun spending time with them – made me miss my college years.
- Not exactly a highlight, but I went to the orthopedist this week because my right hand has been hurting really badly – and well, it turns out I have tendinitis. Yeah, no fun. So I gotta wear this brace for a few weeks. Lame.
- An evening on the new hammock with a vanilla, cookie dough, and Reese’s cup Twister from Andy’s… my kind of warm Spring evening.
What are YOUR highlights of the week?
How far along: 23 weeks
How big is baby: 11 inches and about a pound and a half!
Weight gain: About 20 pounds. I was worried this was too much, but it appears I’m doing okay. My doctor doesn’t seem to be concerned which is good.
Sleeping: Spotty at best.
Food cravings: Cereal. Milk. Mandarin oranges.
Food aversions: Nada!
Symptoms: Tired, always. The newest symptom is dizziness. Like, REALLY dizzy. Sometimes I’m so dizzy I have to just lay down.
Miss Anything?: Sleeping on my stomach. Sleeping on my back. Sleeping well at all.
Doctor’s appointment: I had a doctor’s appointment last week and everything looks great! I’m measuring about a week ahead of schedule (which is okay), but baby is healthy and has a heartbeat of 140bpm!
Wedding Rings: Still on! BUT, on our walk last night, my right hand started to swell a lot – I don’t know if it’s because of my recent tendinitis diagnosis or what, but yeah.
Movement: YES! Baby is finally KICKING. It’s still pretty soft, but they’re definitely kicks. It’s such a sweet feeling. As creepy as this is, when baby starts moving, I find myself talking to the baby… asking how it’s day is going, etc… Is that weird?
Best moment of the week: Baby finally kicking!
What I’m looking forward to: Husband and I are going to start registering this week… or at least that’s the plan.
What I did / Got for baby: Nothing this week.
What I learned this week: Baby’s eyes are now sensitive to LIGHT and sound. I thought that was kind of cool.
Prayer requests: John and I are spending a lot of time in prayer just asking for God’s wisdom and grace as we prepare to become parents. I’m definitely feeling anxious about a few things and we’re just trusting God in everything – but the more prayers for this, the better! 🙂 AND, of course, for the continued health and growth of the baby.
Happy Friday!
Linked up with Lauren and Jeannett.
Oooo, LOVE that blue ‘n white striped dress! SO CUTE! 🙂 Are you in Raleigh, NC, btw?
xox
giedre
i am!! i live in the Chapel Hill area! 🙂
My sister and her hubby live in Durham and my brother goes to UNC. 🙂 (I grew up in Asheville)
Aww you look so cute! Your little baby bump is growing by the day! 23 weeks is past the halfway mark; it’ll be here before you know it! I have to be honest though, I’m totally jealous of your hammock!! 😉
Lindsey
High Heels and Training Wheels
thank you so much, lindsey!!
I love the senior portrait! I’m so sorry to hear you have tendinitis – it must be painful!!! I don’t know much about it but I hope you heal quickly!!
thank you so much, niki!! it’s no fun, but hey, it happens 🙂
Glad I found you blog… so cute! And I have to say, you look so cute pregnant; it suits you!
Hope you have a fantastic weekend!!
Lori
aw thank you so much, lori!
I can’t wait to meet your bundle of joy!! You are going to be incredible parents. God knew what he was doing.
thank you so much, lins!! that means the world to me.
Love the blue striped dress – so cute!
thank you so much, alison!
You look so good. Sending positive parent vibes your way 🙂
thank you so much, stephanie!
I love you – you are so beautiful and this blog is a great way to document your pregnancy journey! Enjoy those sweet baby kicks!! You will actually miss them!!
love you, ash!
You look so beautiful Molly, pregnancy agrees with you. 🙂
Lindsay
LindasyJEveryday.blogspot.com
aw thank you so much, lindsay!
You are ADORABLE!!
xo
M:)
thank you so much, mary!! <3
not weird at all – keep talking to your baby! 🙂 you look beautiful!!!
thank you so much, katie! <3
You are the cutest preggo girl! When I was preggo I had the dizziness and it was due to my blood pressure being too low. Make sure you take it standing up and sitting down, mine would drop when I stood. Just something to think about! You are going to be a great mom!!
aw thank you so much, megan!! my blood pressure is normal, which is crazy – but i am just trying to take it easy!
Prayers for calmness my friend! What a huge life transition, I’m sure everyone feels stressed at this point!
Carly
http://www.lipglossandcrayons.com
thank you so much, carly! <3
Oh no, sorry to hear about the tendonitis 🙁 Hope that heals up quick. I wish I had a hammock…they are great on warm days! Have a great weekend, Molly!
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
thank you so much, sharon! the tendinitis is no fun but hey, it happens!
LOve your dress. Gorgeous. You evening in the hammock with desserts sounds like heaven!!! Don’t forget to link up to my show me your favorite spring trend.
Agi:)
vodkainfusedlemonade.com
thank you so much, agi!! <3 and don't worry girl, i had already linked up on Thursday before you even asked. 🙂
Yay for finally feeling those sweet baby kicks! 🙂
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
it is an amazing feeling, yi-chia!
Molly yay! You are doing so great!! And looking so so cute!! I’m so glad things are going well with that sweet bundle. I can’t believe you are already 23 weeks… ah!!
thank you so much, charlotte!!! can’t believe you are ALMOST there!
how cute are you in the hammock!! You have such a great husband! All these green pictures make me wanna move back to North Carolina, freash air and nature! Happy Friday, hope you have a fabulous weekend :o)
aw thank you so much, liz!! NC misses you for sure!
I still can’t get over the hammock, so impressive!!!!
Brooke @ what2wear
thank you so much, friend!! hubby is awesome.