Pregnancy Update: 23 Weeks
I’ve reached yet another milestone this week. I turned 23 weeks this past Tuesday, and I am now one week away from reaching viability.
For those who may not know, viability means that if a woman were to go into labor early, 24 weeks is the gestation when doctors would actually attempt to save the baby’s life using extreme medical measures. Just typing that brings tears to my eyes.
Hubby Wants Our Baby to Be a Texas Native
Hubby keeps asking me why I want our baby to be born in Atlanta—LOL. It’s not that I want our baby to be born in Atlanta, it’s that my support system is there.
Yes, we could have the baby in Dallas, but that would mean my mom would have to fly out and miss work for months to help me. If I’m in Atlanta, she can support me and still go to work. I don’t think he fully understands the mother-daughter bond when it comes to giving birth—obviously, because he’s a man, he can’t possibly understand.
Honestly, if we had the baby in Dallas, I know I’d get help—but it wouldn’t be consistent. I would much rather receive help from my mother. I hate asking people to do things for me. I even hate asking my husband for favors sometimes. I just know my mom would do anything for me without hesitation—not out of obligation or because it’s her grandbaby, but simply because she’s my mom. If that makes sense.
How’s Our Baby Doing?
I’m measuring right on track at 23 weeks. Our baby weighs 1 lb 3 oz—WOW. I cannot believe our baby already weighs over a pound. And the best news of all? My cervix is holding like a rock. PRAISE BE!
We also got to see our little pumpkin in live 3D, which was such a special moment. Our baby is getting stronger and stronger every single day—and I know this because the kicks and punches are becoming more powerful by the day. It’s truly the best feeling in the world… until I’m laying down trying to go to sleep, LOL. Baby definitely likes to be active while mommy is resting.
Upcoming Appointment & Glucose Test
I have an OB appointment coming up this Friday, as I mentioned in my previous post. Please pray for me—it’s a must. I really need to pass this glucose test with flying colors.
I honestly don’t know what I’d do if I had to monitor my sugar levels multiple times a day. I eat pretty healthy already, but having to check my blood sugar after every meal sounds tedious and annoying. That said, I know it’s extremely important for both the baby’s health and my own.
I’ll be sure to let you all know if I passed.
Yay—23 weeks. I could almost cry typing this. I cannot wait to reach 24 weeks, then 28 weeks, then 34 weeks, and beyond. Thank you all so much for your continuous support, prayers, and love.
With love,
Mrs. Goodwin
