How Far Along: 23 weeks! 

Size of baby: A grapefruit. We have a grapefruit tree in our backyard and some of them are huge!

Sleep: Still pretty good.. I've read in my 3rd trimester this gets rougher so I better enjoy my sleep now.

Total Weight Gain: I think I've gained about 15 pounds. 

Symptoms: Really enjoying being pregnant this past week. Probably my favorite week so far. Maybe because I feel more comfortable with it all and I actually feel pretty. Skin feels more glowing and been in a great mood. 

Movement: You're moving, but I always want you to move more, just so I know everything is going OK. I talk to you and know I love you so much already. It's so strange in a way, since it's still a bit surreal, but you're my baby.

Maternity Clothes: Been doing some shopping! I've even gotten clothes for you. It is way too much fun. 

Go-to eats: Yes hungry all the time now. And love sweets still. You're probably going to have a sweet tooth baby girl. And this is my fault.. sorry about that ;)

Best moment of the week: I guess just finally feeling just so blessed about everything going on in my life and being appreciative. That is something I seemed to have a problem with in my past and with you coming, my new job, our house remodel on its way. Things are good! 

Gender: Girl. Baby girl. Here are some more names we like for you. You know we like Alana, but we also thought of Vivian, Lea, Ella.. 

Workout: Er, not good at all. But did a lot of shopping! And that's a great work out, even went out last Saturday to a bar in LG and there was dancing, but I'll be honest being pregnant at a bar is not that much fun. And we even took you to "Boogie on the Bayou" in Campbell on Sunday and walked a LOT. So no gym, but was pretty active last weekend.

What I’m looking forward to: Our remodel! Starting the planning now and it's so fun. 

Milestones and stressors: Just excited about your arrival. I know the next 4 months are going quick. I want to plan a trip (a babymoon)  but with the new job it's hard to take time off, so maybe a quick trip somewhere local. I do worry about you already. I just want you to be healthy and safe. I like you to move so I know you're well and kicking (literally). I just read an aricle on SIDS and it scared the crap out of me. Parenthood is definitely going to cause me to get some grey hairs.. 

I mentioned you on Facebook this week and Instagram last week. I showed this picture and man are people on social media excited for your arrival! You're going to have a huge fan base when you get here baby girl.