23 Weeks

I guess from week 21-24 the baby stays mostly the same size so there is no new fruit comparison this week....bummer!

I am now 23 weeks along in this pregnancy. I can't believe I am more than halfway there! The time sure has flown by for Jeremy and I. It still seems like yesterday when I found out that we were expecting. Hudson continues to move frequently but is more active in the mornings and at night. Jeremy has been able to feel him a few more times now which is very neat. Still waiting for him to move for my parents and sister to feel. I went and bought a maternity dress last night that I will probably wear to my sister's wedding rehearsal that is in a month. I also bought some khaki capris and another one of my favorite tops. It is crazy how just a few weeks go by and now I can barely fit into any of my pants without them being uncomfortable.

At 23 weeks, Hudson is now a little over 11 inches long and weighs just over a pound. His sense of movement is well developed now and he can feel me move or dance at this point. Blood vessels in his lungs are preparing for breathing. His good sense of hearing is adjusting to all sounds and preparing him for the outside world. Noises such as our dog barking or the vacuum cleaner will probably not even faze him once he is born because he is hearing all of those sounds now.

Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 23 weeks 0 days
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +7
Maternity Clothes: Yes pants and tops now.
Best Moment this week: Finding out at doctor's appointment that Hudson's measurements all looked normal on the ultrasound and that he is a healthy boy!!
Gender: Boy- Hudson Ray Elliott
Movement: More regular and harder with each day and week
Food Craving: ice cream
What I miss: Sleeping through the night without having to get up to use the restroom or switch positions because I am uncomfortable.
Sleep: Waking up 2-3 times a night to use the restroom.
What I am looking forward to: Registering and buying his bedding, having my family feel Hudson move for the first time.
Belly Button: In
Symptoms: Lots more energy, some ligament pain, growing belly, using the bathroom constantly, and some heartburn.
Note: Love my sweet boy so much already!!!

Appointment and Ultrasound Results

We had another doctor's appointment today. I was excited but anxious at the same time for this one. We had our ultrasound at 20 weeks and were told that my doctor would go over the results at my next appointment which was this one.

Today at our appointment, I had gained three pounds since my last appointment four weeks ago. This meaning I have only gained seven pounds total from my pre-pregnancy weight. My blood pressure was great and Hudson's heart rate was 160. As my doctor said, "He is a busy boy". I could have told her that! hehe!!

Jessica came to the appointment as well because Jeremy had a scheduled visit for work and had to leave by 5. It just so happened that my doctor was running behind by about an hour so Jeremy ended up having to leave before the doctor came in. Thanks sis for being there for me for moral support!! She also got to hear Hudson's heartbeat for the first time which she thought was very neat.

My doctor began to go over the results. She indicated that all his organs were present and looked good. All of his organs measured normal and his weight was in the typical range. She indicated he was 60%. I believe this means in terms of his weight/size. She also stated my placenta, ovaries, and fluids looked good. She said he was doing great and everything looked wonderful. What a relief!!! I am so glad that my baby boy is healthy and growing. Since we found out we were expecting, I have been praying for a healthy baby.

I will be 23 weeks on Friday and will post my weekly update and picture then. Hope everyone is having a great week.

Stubborn

I have been feeling movement since around week 15. It started as flutters and has turned into gentle kicks. Nothing about Hudson's movements are painful yet! I have heard that sometimes when you are farther along it can be downright brutal. I can tell you one thing....Hudson is a stubborn little boy.

Jeremy has now felt Hudson move twice. My sister and mom have both tried to feel him move and no luck. Many times as I sit with my hand of my stomach he is moving like crazy. I will have Jeremy come over and place his hand on my stomach and nothing! It's like he knows that someone else is trying to feel him move or he is just partial to his mommy! (I am thinking both!)

Today I attended a conference. He was kicking away and my co-worker Lori could see my hand moving with the movements from Hudson. She asked if she could feel and I said sure. As she placed her hand on my stomach for a few minutes, he quit yet again!

Do you think we have a stubborn boy on our hands or what?? Oh, how I love this sweet little boy so much already.

Week 22 Photo

22 Weeks.......Our papaya

We are 22 weeks into our first pregnancy and loving it! Baby Hudson is moving more with everyday. This morning he woke me up around 7:30 by kicking right at my belly button harder than it has been the whole pregnancy. Jerm had already left for work but I know that anyone would have been able to feel him. Jeremy is the only person who has felt him kick. I am anxious for my mom, sister, dad, Brandon, and friends to feel him move too. I have lots of energy and we enjoyed our vacation in Florida. It was a relaxing time and flying was no problem. Of course, I was a little anxious about flying pregnant but it was just fine.

At 22 weeks, our baby weighs approximately one pound and is around 11 inches long. Baby Hudson can hear noise from down in the womb. Research suggests music and parent's voices are among the most soothing to the baby. His face is fully formed and he now looks like a miniature newborn. Hudson is now settling into sleep cycles and sleeping around 12-14 hours a day. His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are more distinct at this time and he is even developing small tooth buds under his gums. Eyes have formed but the irises still lack pigment (color). His pancreas is also developing steadily at this time during the pregnancy. The pancreas is responsible for producing some important hormones.

Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 22 weeks 0 days
Total Weight Gain/Loss: unsure....will update on Wed after my appointment. Sure feel like I gained in the past few weeks as my belly continues to grow.
Maternity Clothes: Going to have to buy some more soon. Pre-pregnancy clothes not fitting so well.
Best Moment this week: Jeremy feeling Hudson kick hard while on vacation. It was neat to see Jerm get so excited!
Gender: Boy- Hudson Ray Elliott
Movement: More regular and harder with each day and week
Food Craving: anything
What I miss: Sleeping through the night without having to get up to use the restroom or switch positions because I am uncomfortable.
Sleep: Tossing and turning alot more to get comfortable. Need to buy a body pillow.
What I am looking forward to: Buying the crib, dresser, and changing table and registering for baby Hudson.
Belly Button: In
Symptoms: Lots more energy, some ligament pain, growing belly, using the bathroom constantly, and some heartburn.
Note: Our baby boy is so spoiled already. Mom and Jess have been buying Hudson clothes since we found out he was a boy!

Week 21 Photo

Sorry about background being different than all other pics......only long wall in our hotel room without furniture!

21 Weeks......Our banana

We are 21 weeks now. I am feeling wonderful and just loving every minute of being pregnant. I know I said that in my last post too but it's so amazing how wonderful you can feel after all of the morning sickness passes. I have lots of energy and am excited to feel Hudson's every move. With each week, Hudson is becoming more active! Jeremy has only felt him once, but I am hoping that with a little more time he will be able to feel him regularly too. I am also experiencing some heartburn but it's nothing that I can't handle.

We are in Tampa for the next four nights on vacation but I still wanted to get my weekly post up and update with a picture. I am definitely growing!! I am very thankful for the vouchers we were given from our wedding/honeymoon that helped make this trip possible. We are thrilled to have some time off work to just spend with each other to relax. As my cousin said today in a text, this is our babymoon. ha! Definitely the last trip before we have our baby boy in our arms.

At 21 weeks, our baby boy is approximately 10.5 inches long and weighs around 12.7 ounces. He gulps down several ounces of amniotic fluid a day to keep himself hydrated and provide him with nutrition. This gives him practice at swallowing and digesting. Taste buds are intact at this time and are working. Studies have shown that babies, after birth, often prefer tastes they have had from the amniotic fluid and what their mother has eaten during pregnancy. Movements of the baby change from flutters to actual kicks and nudges. Hudson's eyebrows and lids are present now.

Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 21 weeks 0 days
Total Weight Gain/Loss: unsure.....last appt was +4 but am sure I have gained some more.
Maternity Clothes: Pants are beginning to not fit well so I bought a pair of maternity jean capris for our FL trip.
Best Moment this week: Feeling Hudson move more each day.
Gender: Boy- Hudson Ray Elliott
Movement: More regular and harder
Food Craving: anything
What I miss: Sleeping through the night without having to get up to use the restroom or switch positions because I am uncomfortable.
Sleep: Tossing and turning alot more to get comfortable. Need to buy a body pillow.
What I am looking forward to: Buying the crib, dresser, and changing table when we get back from our trip.
Belly Button: In
Symptoms: Lots more energy, some ligament pain, growing belly, using the bathroom constantly, and heartburn.
Note: Enjoying talking to our baby and being able to call our baby by name