Thursday Was 23 Weeks - WOW

So it was about time to make sure the baby registries actually had a good amount of items on them. Hubby and I thought they were just for a few items to give people ideas what to buy if they wanted to give gifts. Turns out we were so wrong. I guess baby registries are great ways to keep track of what you need and what you'll still need to buy before the baby comes!!! Now... the registries are looking a lot more "healthy".

As am I. My stomach "popped" right about December 31. I look definitely pregnant now. Still carrying very front so... I still have a curvy waist! It's the weirdest thing. I look more pregnant from the side than the front.

Last checkup (21 weeks) was super-clean... have gained a appropriate amount of weight (15 lbs., and I'm sure at least 3-5 of that was just cranberry bread from Christmas visiting with my parents!)... totally healthy.

In other baby news... friends of ours are expecting not just a girl, but a boy AND a girl! Unfortunately, as of about 2 weeks ago, "mom" is living in the hospital (well, "dad" is living there with her as well) b/c she started having contractions at around Week 24. Flat on her back. Lame.

And in MORE baby news... another friend of ours, who moved back East for a year, then eloped in May... became a father last Friday - and none of us knew his wife was pregnant. The baby was premature - just 3.5 lbs. - but has required no machines for breathing. The new parents hope to bring her home soon.

Congrats to all!