23 weeks!

Baby Lawton is the size of a Grapefruit!

Gender: It's a Girl!

Name: SGL (Possible name)

Baby Facts:

*Her face is fully formed!
*She can hear sounds now like my heartbeat, our voices, & the dog barking!

Sleep: I dread going to bed because it is so hard sleeping on my side & it's an act of Congress to roll from left to right. I bought a wedge pillow which helps me to not completely roll over- it's more of a door stopper. I'm about to just start sleeping in the recliner.

Clothes: Leggings/Jeggings/Oversized tops, & flip flops. I'm loving these maternity pants with the stretchy fabric for my growing belly. I've found most maternity fashion is awful & overpriced. So shopping has been difficult.

Cravings: Chocolate!!! But per doctors orders, no sweets. So I have to eat non fat, no sugar, no flavor, fake chocolate pudding. 

Symptoms: Swollen feet, ankles, calves, & face, breaking out everywhere, dry skin, stretch marks, sore muscles, tired, frequent trips to the bathroom, & can't stand for long periods of time. I have to watch my carb/sugar intake and I'm on bed rest. I just sit in the recliner most of the day. Also now I'm starting to smell like a dairy farm. I won't go into much details on that, but I'm sure there are some ladies who can relate & will find that hilarious.

Best Moment of the Week: When the doctor told us meds were working and that baby was doing great. I do have to continue all these meds (I feel like a borderline junkie with all these meds & injections), but if they are working then it is all worth it!

What I'm looking Forward To: Our next appointment on Monday & Tuesday to ensure everything is still going well.

What I Miss: Sleeping comfortably, my feet, & my independence. Not being able to do for myself SUCKS. I love the help & am blessed to have so many people willing to help, but it's hard just sitting here. *Also miss not having to count carbs!

Medical: dealing with Gestational diabetes & short cervix. Prayers for us to make it through please!!