My mom asked to see the belly, thought everyone might be interested to see how we are progressing. I am 23weeks, 4 days into this pregnancy and my co-workers observed that my belly just popped out last week. In their words, I finally look pregnant.
From the front/back I don't look pregnant especially when I wear dresses....then I turn to the side:
I'm definitely pregnant (and wearing wrinkly clothes, my comfy after work attire--don't judge).
Here is a pic of me pregnant with Elena at about the same time in pregnancy (different color shirts but actually the same size). My belly was a bit bigger. You cannot tell from this picture but the belly was also wider than I am now. Baby boy has pushed the belly out so I can feel my hip bones.
My last check-in was 1.5 weeks ago and everything is going good. My weight gain is a bit slower than with Elena, more in line with what the doctors advise. This is a good thing since I put on a bit too much with her. I'm sure constantly battling the recurring head cold and weeks of nausea have helped on that front. Chocolate and junk food just aren't appetizing, my junk food is carbs--cereal or toast. Now that I'm feeling better I hope I can keep the cold at bay and stay healthy for the remaining 3.5 months.
Next week I take the glucose tolerance test, an 8 hour fasting, blood draw, then chug awfully sweet drink, wait 2 hours and have another blood draw. Hopefully all will go well with this test. In about a month I will have another ultrasound to size up this baby and maybe even have a few more photos to share. :)
Looking good!
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