23 weeks

Elliot: He has a little while to go before his lungs will be ready for air but has been practicing his "breathing" on the amniotic fluid—sucking it in and out of his lungs. Fat production is in overdrive at this point (for the Elliot, not me! Well, I hope at least). Elliot will basically double in weight over the next four weeks! He is starting to look more like a newborn as his skin becomes less see-through. His body is looking more proportional now, although his head is still kinda big compared to his body. Last check at the 20 week scan both his head and femur were measuring in the 60-80th percentile and his abdomen was in the 45th percentile. Looks like he's gonna be a big, strong boy!!

Mommy: Great news this week!! During a follow up appointment with my PCP about my lump on my neck, she thinks it is slightly enlarged but "not badly" and likely a response to my somewhat swollen tonsils and nasal area. The swollen areas could be due to allergies or maybe even Pregnancy. She thought it might be enough to enlarge my lymph node a tiny bit as my body is trying to fight it off but it may not be enough to make me feel "sick". PRAISE GOD! Chris and I had been feeling my neck all weekend and both felt that it had gone down but I kept my appointment since I was due to see her in March anyway. We are SO thankful for all of your prayers and that it doesn't seem to be an issue anymore. THANK YOU GOD!!

Exciting news: Chris painted the nursery which looks beautiful and my mom ordered the favors for my shower!!! I really feel like the nursery is coming together nicely!

I know we have a few more months until Elliot comes but I think it's funny that Chris and I both go in his room every night before bed and go in every morning when we wake up too ... I can't wait until our little boy is sleeping soundly in his crib.

Daddy: I think he might be in the beginning stages of "nesting". He says it's because he was off this week for Spring Break but he got a lot done! Without even sitting down after work, he would start painting Elliot's room and making sure it looked perfect! He painted the entire nursery (2 coats) and even re-painted the baseboards, closet door, and room door. It looks SOOOO great!! He's going to be such a great Daddy!!

Here are a few pictures of his hard work:

As you can see from the pictures below, the color of the room looks different depending on the light of the room, either way it is a beautiful color. Crown molding is being installed this weekend and new blinds in the near future ... can't wait to see the finished room with everything in its place and put together!

** BABYMOON **

We're both very excited for our Babymoon this weekend ... we leave for Savannah on Thursday and will be back home on Sunday night. Check back for a Babymoon post and pictures! :)