I can’t believe it’s been almost 2 weeks since I’ve updated you on Baby D’s progress… Where to start…
How about the Facts?
How far along? 23 weeks- in 7 days I’ll be SIX months pregnant. Wow.
Weight gain? 16 pounds of beautiful baby (it’s all baby, right?!)
Just how big is that baby? At 23 weeks, babies are 11 inches long and weigh over 1 pound. I’m anxious for out appointment next week so I can get some real stats – I think Baby D is bigger than average 
How I’m Feeling
I’m definitely starting to notice changes. Sitting up from a reclined position is becoming more difficult (ab muscles, where did you go??). I’m beginning to feel winded more easily, like walking up the stairs. Once I’m exercising, I’m OK, but it takes a little while to get warmed up.
I am also getting some calf cramps in the middle of the night. Nothing too bad, and they’re normal, but what a weird symptom! Getting up 2x/night to use the bathroom might be causing me to notice them more.
Oh, and did I mention my snoogle?? I finally got my snoogle pillow, and what a difference it makes in sleep quality!!
What I’m Eating
Everything? I need to get it together. I’m eating a lot and last week, pizza, Mexican and heavy carbs like bagels and pancakes snuck in more times that I care to admit. Oops.
This week I’m recommitting to less processed, more made-at-home whole foods.
Exercise
Though I’ve been sticking to my schedule of wogging 3x/week + prenatal yoga, it’s becoming difficult. I’ve been experiencing some pain in my lower legs on the outsides of my calves and I’m beginning to think that wogging may need to take a backseat until September.
My new plan? Prenatal yoga 1x/week. 35 minutes of elliptical OR speed walking at incline intervals 4x/week.
I’m also going to start adding in more strength training. Instead of saying more, I should really just say adding in SOME, since I haven’t been doing much at all. My Y has a circuit that covers both upper and lower body. I’m going to do half the loop each time I go to the gym.
Now that I have some new workout gear, that doesn’t stretch tight across my tummy, I’m ready to go!
(This is what a short pregnant woman looks like- AH!) 
Watch that Belly Grow
7 weeks –>
17 weeks ->
23 weeks!
The Wrap Up
Baby D’s wiggles are my favorite part of pregnancy. When I feel kicks and bumps it makes me smile and I usually end up rubbing my belly and saying hello to my sweet baby. ‘Keep growing, strong and healthy sweet baby! We love you!’
Any questions about my pregnancy? If so, ask away- I’m an open book!
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How exciting! Let’s get together soon for lunch!
I’d love to- I keep meeting people that know you- you are one popular lady
I love pregnancy updates! I’m a girly-girl in that aspect. Can’t wait until I can do my own pregnancy updates in a few years!
You look great! And don’t worry , I’m short, too (only 5’1″) so I’ll definitely be waddling by 6 months haha!
I want a snoogle (even though I’m not preg) – so comfy!
You look great for almost 6 months!!!
You are truly GLOWING Brittany!!!! Can’t wait to meet Baby D!! I’m not pregnant, but I think I may want a snoogle!!
Have a great day!
Brittany you are so adorable! I think it is great that you are getting in exercise and want to add in some strength training!
I want a snoogle pillow! That thing looks amazing.
Aww!! You look great
Great job with staying active and I am sure that your overall eating habits are really good, even if there are a few more bagels in there!
Thanks for stopping by my blog!
Congrats on the pregnancy, you’re glowing
I hear those pillows are AWESOME! I have never been pregnant but I watch those TLC shows all the time, ha!
I also loved the feeling of baby kicking inside me and that’s what I miss the most about being pregnant.
So now you know what I’ve been talking about all this time! I LOVE mine and take mine on trips with me. You will love it and David will hate it
… Nate can’t wait till I put the snoogle away – I on the other hand am going to have a hard time letting go! You look great Brit! Can’t wait to find out who baby D is 
Aw, so exciting! You look gorgeous!
And where did you get that snoogle? I think I’m going to need one very soon!
You look fabulous!
you are too cute! I was obsessed with my snoogle — it is so incredibly necessary, i can’t believe some women wait so long – makes all the difference in sleeping!
You look fantastic. Way to keep up the healthy living! And its okay for eating unhealthy now and then. I’m not even pregnant, but have fallen off the bandwagon in the past couple of weeks eating out far too much. I need to get back on track too!
I can’t believe you’re already 6 months along!! You look continue to look so gorgeous! I’m sure some of the changes you’re talking about are tough especially when they start to affect your sleep and activity level, but you seem to always take things in stride and keep very upbeat!
Seeing that pillow made me crack up because of that movie with JLo…I can’t remember what it’s called, but a guy in the movie jokes that the pillow has replaced him in the bed with his pregnant wife. Anyway, it’s a funny movie if you haven’t seen it
Yayyy! Baby D updates! Love it. Pregnancy updates are one of my favorite posts between you and Daily Garnish. They’re so fun to watch throughout your pregnancy.
Yay 6 months! I have that same pillow on my to-buy list, glad to know it’s worth getting!
I’m loving the little kicks and jabs too. It’s such a weird feeling! Yesterday morning I was looking down and just happened to see one, my whole belly moved – it was so funny.
I’m with you on the strength training. Before I got pregnant I preached about how much I loved it and would keep going strong during pregnancy. Yeahhh. Not so much. I need to get back in there!
Too cute!! You are doing great with keeping up with the workouts! I’m impressed! Love seeing your progress
You look fantastic and I love these little updates!
I really wished I had gotten a snoogle when I was preggo…I just had pillows all around me and that would have been soo much easier!
You are sooo cute pregnant!!! love it!
Awww, you look adorable! Despite the cramps and the cravings, I’m glad you are having a great pregnancy!
Can I get a snoogle even though I’m not pregnant?
You’re seriously the cutest pregnant woman. I love the belly growing pics!
That’s so fun to have your blog to track the progress of your pregnancy! Someday it will be fun to look back on it
You look awesome & so happy! :]
I do have one question.. is there a certain max heart rate allowed when you exercise? I wasn’t sure if there was a cut-off to how intense your workouts can be when pregnant. I’m really active right now and am afraid that once I get pregnant I won’t be able to work out as hard/much. Thanks!
If you google it, there is a recommended heart rate max, BUT I think it’s kind of outdated. What my doctors (yes, I have multiple- haha
) tell me is to listen to my body and to not ‘push through it’ the way you would when you aren’t pregnant. So that’s what I’ve been listening too. It feels great to feel my heart pumping, but I am careful not to overdo it- especially with heat. I’ll probably be in the gym more than outside this summer, since overheating is dangerous to the baby.
Thanks! I googled it but got a lot of different information. It’s good to know that I’d still be able to work out. We’re going to tour birthing centers here soon and I’ll ask them as well but I wanted to see what your personal experience was.
Love it! You are adorable! Good work on keeping up with working out–I totally stopped when I was preggers (although I have a very active job), and I totally regret it! So hard to work back up after 10 months off!
you are sooooooo cute! i’m not even preg and i want a snoogle!
You look fabulous! Pregnancy agrees with you.
Whats “woggling?” and I should get that pillow even though Im not preggers, but I love a good snuggle pillow
haha, wogging is my made up word, but I’m submitting it to Websters
It’s my exercise combo of walking and jogging- WOGging!
So, not to sound like a total bitch, but THANK GOD I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WAKING UP WITH WICKED CALF CRAMPS!!! I appreciate knowing that 1) it’s normal and 2) others who have had fairly uneventful pregnancies also experience that wretched pain haha
I agree about the weight training, I need to get better about that again too. Sometimes I am just tired after wearing myself out doing cardio and it’s all I want to do. God Bless prenatal yoga. It is truly wonderful. I too miss my lower abs 
I know I’ve said it before, but I love that we are only a week apart and can share our experiences with each other 
Love your updates
You are such a cute preggie
That snoggle looks awesome!!!!
Brittany, I really commend you for keeping up with workouts and healthy eating during your pregnancy. I bet it’ll help you bounce back more quickly after baby is born. You look great!
Oh you are TOO cute! I honestly cannot WAIT for Baby D to get here.
[Which is probably kind of weird...but oh well. You're gonna be such a cute mama.]
Please fine me for overusing the word cute.
Hooray for pregnant mommas! I hear you about the working out part though, I was super crampy with baby #2 so stopped working out to be on the safe side. And when you’re short and pregnant every single pound looks like a lot, you look amazing though!! See you Fry-day, er Friday.
You look fabulous
Glad you’re still able to get in your exercise!! Strength training is wonderful during pregnancy! I am still teaching Body Pump and am hoping to push teaching all the way through to the end 
. My calves totally lock up at night too- hate that!
You look adorable!! Love the update – congrats!
such a cute mama!!
aw you have a definite bump! so exciting
You are getting there!!! Calf cramps were the WORST while pregnant! I hated them! You look great!
How exciting! You and Tina will definitely be my sources of motivation when I get pregnant. You two amaze me with your dedication to fitness and healthy eating…it’s so awesome!
Super cute mama
My husband just started talking about kids, and I hope to be as healthy as you when I’m pregnant!
You’re glowing, Brittany! So glad things are going well! You’re definitely an energizer bunny…Major props to you for staying so dedicated to fitness while pregnant! I’m sure your baby is thanking you!
I hope that the wiggle frequency keeps increasing!
You still look adorable!
You look great! I love it. I don’t have a snoogle but my friend gave me something similar and I love it (so does my pup, hahha). I can’t wait til I start definitely feeling movement