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<\/a><\/p>\nWhat Fruit are you? <\/strong>A large mango; over 11 inches long and weighing over a pound. She can feel a sense of motion now and is picking up on my mad dance skills to the ABC song. She is also starting to familiarize herself with the world\u2019s loud noises, like Koda\u2019s barks or Hailey\u2019s screaming tantrum at the grocery store.<\/p>\n Due date:\u00a0 <\/strong>May 9, 2014<\/p>\n How far along:\u00a0 <\/strong>23 weeks; holy moly!<\/p>\n Gender:\u00a0 <\/strong>Sweet baby girl!<\/p>\n Total weight gain\/loss:\u00a0 <\/strong>Up 14 lbs. I was up 16 lbs at this point with Hailey, but I feel like my body is starting to try to play catch up. I\u2019m HUNGRY<\/em>.<\/p>\n Exercise: <\/strong>I\u2019m still really enjoying it! I do best when I can make it to the gym in the morning (we\u2019re talking mid-morning) when my energy is highest.<\/p>\n I\u2019m doing a combo of weights, wogging and the occasional stationary bike. I\u2019m still loving Jess\u2019 prenatal circuits<\/a> and looking for other sources of prenatal strength to incorporate into my routine. The other day, on a burst of energy, I ran a 5k (on the treadmill) at a 12 minute pace. I was pretty pumped about it, though I felt it in my legs that night.<\/p>\n I think keeping up with strength training, which I didn\u2019t do with Hailey, is making a big difference. I feel strong, which is good since I\u2019m still doing heavy toddler lifting all day long.<\/p>\n Stretch marks: <\/strong>None, but I can feel a growth spurt coming on.<\/p>\n Swelling: <\/strong>None. Sometimes my feet ache from being on them all day and I\u2019ll put on my pro-compression socks<\/a>. They really help soothe my sore feet!<\/p>\n Maternity clothes: <\/strong>All maternity. I don\u2019t try the other stuff because maternity is so much more comfortable. My awesome mom-in-law came to visit and stocked my closet with Gap maternity workout gear<\/a>. It feels SO amazing to wear things that fit.<\/p>\n Belly button: <\/strong>In for now. But the top is starting to poke out. It\u2019s weird. I can\u2019t explain it.<\/p>\n Sleep: <\/strong>Sleep is awesome. I\u2019m out by 10 and don\u2019t move until the alarm goes off at 6:15. Two weeks ago I was napping hard, too, for a hour in the afternoon, but those have fallen by the wayside this week.<\/p>\n Food cravings:\u00a0 <\/strong>Protein. I actually crave the texture of steak or shredded chicken to chew on. That is probably a gross way to describe it, but it is what it is. Baby girl wants some meat!<\/p>\n Symptoms:\u00a0 <\/strong>More feelings of stretching and tightness in my abdomen and side. At the doctor, my blood pressure was 100\/60 and baby girl\u2019s heart rate was steady in the mid 140\u2019s. My back and feet are tired by the end of the day and I\u2019ve had David start walking on my back already (I sit Indian style, draped over a wall of pillows and he walks his feet up and down- perfect amount of pressure!).<\/p>\n Movement: <\/strong>Yes, movement, but I feel like it\u2019s hit or miss if I notice it. David can feel her kick from the outside, but I feel like Hailey moved more. I\u2019m thinking it\u2019s just because I\u2019m so busy during the day that I don\u2019t get to sit around and focus on her movements.<\/p>\n What I miss:\u00a0 <\/strong>Do I have a problem if I mention wine again? I don\u2019t miss much, but a glass of pinot noir and some sashimi sound pretty fabulous right about now.<\/p>\n What I\u2019m loving: <\/strong>That overall I\u2019m feeling healthy and energetic!<\/p>\n What I\u2019m looking forward to:\u00a0 <\/strong>Putting together Hailey\u2019s big girl room now that the furniture is painted.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n