23 week update

Well, I must say it's been a productive week.  Scott and I finally ventured into Babies R Us and found some large item things that we really like.  I'm not anywhere close to being done, but at least I got the ball rolling.  I'll keep working on it this week.

I can't believe Sprout will be here in less than 4 months!  Well, hopefully.  I also can't believe that I'm this large and baby is only a pound...I mean, if s/he is going to gain at least another 5 pounds (but probably more) how much bigger am I going to get?  Ugh.

Let's see, what's new with the Bean Sprout this week...s/he has a fully formed face now, it just needs to fill out now so there's some chubby cheeks to pinch.  I feel like maybe I haven't been feeling Sprout move around as much but maybe that's just because I've been too busy to really pay attention.  At least my doctor's appointment is tomorrow to reassure me that everything is going along smoothly.  Maybe Sprout got a little startled when, during our 4th of July home fireworks show, one of the fireworks tipped over and shot directly at me, missing me by about 2 feet.  Sorry Sprout.  I hope it doesn't put you off fireworks forever because they are one of my favorite things in life.

How far along?  23 weeks
Total weight gain?  I actually purchased a scale this week but have been really hesitant to get on it.  I have really started missing the hardcore workouts I was doing last year at this time with the Chicago Marathon 2011 team, so I don't want to look at the number and feel like a blob.
Maternity clothes?  Nothing this week.  I wonder if just wearing regular dresses makes me look more or less shapeless.
Stretch marks?  Still fighting the good fight.
Sleep?  Fine, but I'm thinking it might be time for one of those pregnancy pillows.
Best moment of the week?  The 4th of July!  Easily in my top 2 favorite holidays, I love grilling out, the patriotic feel of the day and, of course, all the fireworks.  I also strongly feel it wouldn't be a legit Independence Day without a near-death experience, so mission: accomplished there.
Miss anything?  The ability to sit for longer than 10 minutes without having to readjust to get comfortable, the delight of sitting in the sun for 10 minutes without sweating profusely and getting nauseous.
Movement?  Yes, some, but I guess I was thinking there'd be more...It does say that Sprout sleeps 12-14 hours a day, so maybe that's fine.
Food craving?  I actually searched out a chocolate bar the other day.  That's usually a big yuck for me.
Anything make you sick or queasy?  Not really.
Gender?  People seem split about 50/50 on what Sprout is.  I just hope the poor thing doesn't have to wear yellow the first three months.
Labor signs?  No.
Symptoms?  I think my organs are starting to feel crowded.  I can't really bend down to put on my shoes without grunting.  That's attractive.
Belly button in or out?  Still in...
Wedding rings on or off?  They're on but snug.  The heat isn't helping.
Happy or moody most of the time?  Happy, especially because I think we're making some real progress getting ready for little Bean Sprout's arrival.
Looking forward to?  A encouraging doctor's appointment, mostly.