{23 Weeks}

At the beginning of this week, I finally completed the dreaded gestational diabetes test. I must admit that it wasn't as bad as I had anticipated. The two flavors I had to pick from were fruit punch and orange, so I went with the fruit punch since I had heard so many bad things about the orange. I was like, "WHOA!" after the first sip and then I just decided to chug it and did so in less than a minute. It was a proud moment, followed by a bad aftertaste in my mouth. Thankfully, I didn't feel sick or any side effects immediately afterwards, although I was starving since I hadn't eaten any breakfast yet. After the test, I went and rewarded myself with some Chik Fil A and went about my day. One of the things I noticed throughout the day was how much of a bottomless pit I was...I was just so hungry! Then, late in the evening, I started to not feel very well. Josh said it was probably the major rush of sugar from the test, so I went to bed and had the best sleep I've had in a very long time. It was heavenly!

In other news, I am 23 weeks along and we are now in the month of February. I feel like the month of January went by so fast. Now we are one month closer to the arrival of little Gracie. We've been having some discussion as to how we want to spell her middle name. Josh wants to spell it "May" while I love the way "Mae" looks. I suppose we'll see what we finally decide. I don't know why husbands have to be so contrary. :)



How far along? 23 weeks!
Total weight gain: I'm not sure. I certainly feel like I've gained some weight from all the hunger I've been feeling lately.
Maternity clothes? Yup. And the last few days have been nice, so I've been able to wear some dresses like I was wanting.
Stretch marks? Yup.
Sleep: Josh says he can tell I'm sleeping well because I am hogging the bed and covers, so yay for me!
Best moment this week: I still get butterflies when Josh touches my belly.
Miss Anything? I can't think of anything.
Movement: Everyday.
Food cravings: Frito chili pie wraps, which we are making tonight since stupid Sonic doesn't make them anymore. Take that, Sonic! Lol.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Just felt queasy on the evening of the gestational diabeetus test.
Gender: Girl.
Labor Signs: Nope
Symptoms: No leg cramps this week.
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: So blissful.
Looking forward to: More dancing from our little ballerina, finishing her room and when Josh can finally feel her move.