I Can’t Believe I’m 23 Weeks!
Dear Baby Girl,
I can’t believe I’m already more than 23 weeks pregnant and that I’m going to meet you in a little more than 16 weeks. It’s really quite crazy when I think about it. I’m trying so hard to get everything organized before you get here. It’s not as easy as it looks because number one, I work a lot… A lot, a lot. During my free time I usually want to make you something for your room or try to set something up for you but I usually get so tired that it it takes me weeks to do something that would normally take hours.
I know people say having a baby is so hard and so time consuming and can be so stressful, but to be honest I kind of look forward to things slowing down once you get here. Sure, we’ll be up together a lot around the clock, but I think it will be nice to just focus on you for a little while and not have a million other things running through my head. Like right now for instance… I’m thinking about waking up in less than 7 hours to go to work and thinking about what I’m going to be covering. I’m thinking about a post I need to write for another blog that I have, and I’m thinking about a half-dozen emails I need to respond to. Also in the back of my mind is finishing making what started as 90 hair bows for people who donated to March of Dimes just before I found out I was pregnant with you.
Your mommy is one busy lady! One BIG busy lady… I use to be so excited to get all big and fat with pregnancy but I’m really starting to feel like I’d be happy if I stayed about where I am now. I can’t believe my stomach will probably more than DOUBLE in size! 
Of course, in my business I’m always thinking about you, and what you’re doing in there, and how you’re feeling, and if I’m eating right, and if you’re going to get here safely. I also am thinking about where I’m going to put all of your clothes!! We really need to get you a dresser because I think you already have more clothes than your daddy. Mommy’s not the only one shopping for you anymore either. Your grandma sent a box of cute stuff for you and your daddy is already scoping out pink sports attire for you. He says he’s rather buy it for you once you get here though.
This week I know your sense of movement is well developed by now, you can feel me dance around, and believe it or not I do that from time to time. Probably more so now that I know you can sense it. You should now be more than 11 inches long and weigh just over a pound. I can even see you squirm underneath my clothes. 
(photo from Baby Center)
Blood vessels in your lungs are developing to prepare for breathing. Your ears are getting better and better now too. You can hear Snoop barking and it probably won’t bother you once you’re born! If it does though we’ll understand cause he doesn’t bark often, and when he does it kinda scares us all.
Speaking of Snoop, he LOVES to lay by you. He curls up right on my lap next to you. You even kicked him this week! He didn’t seem to notice… Or mind.
I’ve noticed this week I’ve started to worry more about you when I notice you haven’t moved for a little while. You usually always are moving when I first wake up so when you don’t I worry a little. I guess I’m just going through a worry phase. I hope it doesn’t last for long cause I’m usually not a pessimist. I just want so badly for you to get here safely and I’ve heard so many sad stories that make me nervous sometimes.
I’m so grateful for you and grateful to be having you little girl! Keep growing strong!
Love,
Mommy
![A couple of days ago Jayda and I went to our first book tour event to see Rick Riordan, the author of our beloved Percy Jackson series on stage in Austin. We got to hear a little bit more about the Disney+ TV series coming in December, plus an announcement about two new Percy Jackson books. Which I know, know… I’ve been raving about these books for YEARS and yall are probably sick of it, but they’ve been so monumental in raising Jayda and we are over the moon excited to see an adaptation that in the words of Uncle Rick, “is [actually] good.” Jayda decided to channel her @leahsavajeffries (playing Annabeth Chase) and wear her hair in giant puff pigtails and she looked so adorable. Such a great night surrounded by so many people who share a love for the same story. It’s been inspiring to watch this story grow in popularity through the years and I have a feeling it’s about to reach a whole other level.
PS: I know I’m only a few months into being a parent of a teen, but so far? 👌🏾
#thelighteningthief #percyjackson #percyjacksonandtheolympians #chaliceofthegods #percyjacksonseries #demigods #annabethchase](https://cherish365.com/wp-content/uploads/sb-instagram-feed-images/385174086_1319393025378088_7785771384085790794_nlow.jpg)
You look so cute pg! Time surely does fly.
Cute post! You look great!
Your tummy is getting so big!
What a lovely letter. Snoop is going to be the protective big ‘brother’, how sweet :). You look good. Keep using oils to prevent any future stretch marks (if you have any).
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Oh honey, one day when you are around 36 weeks and about to kick the next person who says, “Wow! You’re about to pop!” you will look back on your 23 week picture and be AMAZED at how small you really were.
I can’t believe you’re 23 weeks already. I love it though, it makes me fondly remember my pregnancy (even though it wasn’t that long ago that I was pregnant!). It flies by.. Enjoy those tiny kicks because you will miss them so much when they’re gone!!!
your bump is so perfectly round! adorable! and yes, it will double in size like over night.
You look fantastic hon! 🙂
Such a cute baby bump. I hope she’s a beautiful, healthy baby girl who comes just at the right time and exactly as planned!
So sweet – I’m enjoying your wonderful letters to your wee baby girl! And I love your baby bump 🙂 I really miss mine! If you’d like, I invite you to read the birth affirmations on my blog. I post a daily birth affirmation & other good stuff for pregnant & new mamas here: http://www.wildmotherarts.com (I also post the affirmations on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/wildmotherarts). Take care!
Aw I love that picture of Snoop and I love that he curls up next to her – that is so stinkin’ sweet!
Aww cute post! I love that your dog does that, that is precious! 🙂
The time is going to fly by from here on out. And babies are more fun on the outside than in. Or that’s how I felt about it anyway. I was ready to be rid of my gut full of human!!
I feel the same way when I haven’t felt the baby move for a while. Eventualy he moves again and makes me feel queezy in the process:) At least it’s a meaningful queeziness.
Following you from FF. And very happily too! Thanks for sharing your journey with us. I wasn’t able to have kids – but Hubby had 3 of his own that I raised full time. They’re all grown(ish) now and I have an incredible 2-1/2 yr old grandson.
I look forward to following you each week! Hope you get a chance to stop by too.
Already a follower, but came around again through Friday Follows. You have the cutest baby belly. I’m loving reading your story.
Awwww! So sweet, you will be an amazing mother! And to think about the way you feel now…
Just wait till you meet her!
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Have a Wonderful day!
Looking Good! Happy Friday!
Kel
http://betweenthelines-kam.blogspot.com
Stopping over from friday follow. But I am already a follower from way back! Just wanted to say you look amazing! I also follow you on twitter
WOuld love for you to come visit my blog.
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You look great!
Holy moly, your dog looks identical to mine in that picture. And our dog does the EXACT same thing – rests her head next to my bump. So cute!
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Happy FF!! I’m a new follower:) Come see me at my blog.
Anat
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love that belly!! Happy FF!!
Happy FF! I am a new friday follower come on over and follow back!
This is sweet. 🙂 And, yes, you are going to get much bigger. While it’s nice how (most) people treat you when you’re hugely pregnant, being hugely pregnant is often uncomfortable. Stock up on pillows. 😉
I had horrible pregnancy dreams too. Don’t worry too much, once you’re in there having her the worry sort of goes away.
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Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. This is so sweet. You look ADORABLE. So super skinny with the perfect baby bump! : ) I am happy for you. Whenever I think about it I get excited. Babies are uber exciting. You are going to be the most wonderful Mommy! I just know it!
Wow time is crusing! it seems like yesterday you just were tweeting whether or not to take a test.. you are such a cutie pregnant!
Hey just stopping by to say Hi from Friday Follow!
Happy Follow Friday!
Tami
http://www.heartsmakefamilies.com
I already mentioned in 22 weeks pregnant blog about your baby girl that u will get it however, I can see your face & nose here to judge whether ou give birth to a girl or a boy..all the best
I already mentioned in 22 weeks pregnant blog about your baby girl that u will get it however, I can see your face & nose here to judge whether ou give birth to a girl or a boy..all the best
Cute post! You look great!
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