23 Weeks- Pomegranate

I went to a kids resale this weekend and got a lot of clothing for Veronica. Newborn up to 18 months, so I am feeling a little more prepared. I would like to have some more newborn stuff, but I will wait until I've had our first growth scan (around 30 weeks) to see how big they project her to be before buying more in a particular size.

I also go for our fetal echocardiogram tomorrow morning (Tuesday, as I am really late putting this entry up)and will probably write more about that and everything else that's floating around in my head after that is over. Some of it is just not pleasant and I am really trying to stay positive today, but it is really fucking hard for me today.

But on to my baby girl.

I don't know where the people who created this chart shop. I have never seen a pomegranate that was bigger than a canteloupe. And next week is a grapefruit? Really? I'd like to find this produce store... But here's what's going on developmentally, according to thebump.com

At 23 weeks, baby’s really getting ready for her big debut, listening in on what’s going on in the outside world. And you’re getting ready too. Just remember: While having the nursery painted and stocking it with diapers is important, there are some other pressing things you should have on your radar. Namely, financials. Around week 23 is a good time to call your and your partner’s insurance agent to check how you’re currently covered and decide what adjustments you’ll want to make for baby. You might also want to start thinking about writing a will, if you don’t have one, or updating your current one. How’s baby’s savings account going? If you’re like, “what savings account?” that’s okay. But decide whether or not you want to start one for her. One study found that kids who have their own savings account are more likely to go to college, and another one estimated the average cost of raising a baby until age 18 to be over $226,000. Whoa!

your baby's the size of a pomegranate!
At about 10.5 to 11.8 inches and about 12.7 to 20.8 ounces, baby's not just getting bigger, she's getting even cuter.


your baby at 23 weeks
She's forming little nipples (yeah, really!)
Her face is fully formed now -- she just needs a little extra fat to fill it out.
She's listening to your voice and your heartbeat -- and even to loud sounds like cars honking and dogs barking.