pregnancy highlights | 23 weeks

how far along: 23 weeks

due date: October 10

size of baby: grapefruit, 10.5 inches, 12.7 oz.

gender: girl!

movement: yes and LOTS! this girl is active, day and night. I think she's going to take after her daddy.

symptoms: general discomfort & achiness. Sometimes doesn't feel like I'm pregnant!
sleep: Between the crazy pregnancy dreams & an active little girl, I haven't been sleeping well lately. Thankfully, I have all day to rest up!
food cravings: meat, pasta, and I think I'm getting my sweet tooth back.
maternity clothes: yes, a few. But since I don't go out in public much, I usually wear leggings and a stretchy non-maternity shirt around the house. 
what I miss: The past couple weeks I've missed a lot while being on bedrest. What I've missed has been made up with the number of visitors and support I've received!

best moment of the week: I have many bests - I had six different visits from friends... and all brought food, drink, sweets, plants, or flowers. On top of that, cards & packages from loved ones. I am so blessed!

getting ready: I've started making decisions about what's going on the registry. Here's to hoping I complete it in the upcoming week!

daddy: Again, he is doing a great job as the cooker, cleaner, errand-runner, & overall supporter. I'm proud of the way he has stepped up in every way and allows me to rest. 

prayer requests: Not much has changed since

 being put on bedrest, so please continue to pray for the baby girl to stay put for a couple months. We are personally praying that I'm able to go full-term (37 weeks) and for no more hiccups along the way. Also, for Jon to have supernatural energy from the Lord and for Tiff to embrace this unique time. 

Thank you for your love & support as we walk through our first pregnancy. We find ourselves thankful for each sweet day that passes. We know (& feel) that the Lord has us in His hands.

{excuse the dirty mirror!}