Graduation and Tiny Kicks (22 and 23 weeks)

I'm sorry this is a little late! This is an overview of week 22 (and half of 23). I was busy this weekend with graduation and family being in town that I didn't get a chance to update my blog.

Big news this week is that we are now able to see Harper's tiny kicks from the outside. She was kicking around the other day and I was staring at my stomach when I saw a tiny portion of it jolt suddenly. I had Justin come over by my head and watch and he saw it too. She has to kick pretty hard for you to see it (and I think she also has to be close to and facing the belly) but it's really awesome when you can!

I find baby girl is awake between 10:00pm or so and 1:00am and then again from 9:00am to around 12:30. Sometimes she'll wake up for a little bit during the day and afternoon, but not for very long. Interestingly enough all the times she's awake are the times I'm either sleeping or just waking up (she might be my very own alarm clock).

It was a lot of fun to have family in town this last weekend for graduation. Harper already has lots of people who want to love on her. She was causing me some problems, though...like heartburn and back pain. Sitting in the chairs at graduation was super uncomfortable and caused a lot of pain in my back that put me out for the rest of the night and the next day. But that was okay. It just means she's growing healthy and strong.

Here's a bump photo from this week, taken just a couple days past 23 weeks:

 My favorite thing about my bump is that it's all in the belly. I haven't gained any weight in my face, legs, neck, ect yet and so she's the center of all attention. I feel amazing and I feel truly beautiful.

This is one of my favorite photos from graduation. We wanted to make sure Harper's presence for the event was well documented!

Overview This Week (So far, and all of last week):

The Bump: It's super cute and I love it. It's also starting to move! Well...we can see it move when Harper kicks, at least. 

Symptoms: Heartburn, back aches, one day of morning sickness when my family was here (of course).

Cravings: None. Although I really wanted tacos again. But only because my dad was in town and he makes really good tacos.

Aversions: Eggs.

Looking Forward To: Baby shower! Doing a 3D ultrasound if we end up deciding to do one.