24 Week Update

Time seems to fly by rapidly and the belly seems to grow exponentially!   I feel like I am on cloud nine, and truly feel like I am one of the most blessed people in the world.  Dad and James are having a paint party on Saturday and I am ecstatic for the nursery to start coming together. 

The restoration folks are officially done with our bathroom but we haven’t replaced the floor yet.  Hopefully, we’ll take care of that in the next week or so.  The damages aren’t enough to surpass our insurance deductible, so we are trying to spread out some of the pocketbook pain.  I think our tax refund will come right in time to help for it.

  

Okay, now for the update:

How far along? 24 Weeks

How big is baby? Apparently, about the weight of cantaloupe but as long as an ear of corn

Maternity clothes?  Oh yea.  A couple of pre-prego dresses still work, but barely.

Sleep: I have finally adjusted to sleeping on my side.  Right now, I am sleeping like a rock!

Best moment this week:  Before bed one night, James was telling me about a story he is writing (he’s working on a comic for a local anthology).  The baby started moving like crazy, as if it loved the story J

Movement: I feel the baby ALL the time now. I absolutely love it and feel so happy every time.  They are pretty soft at this point.  James has only been able to feel it once or twice.

Food cravings: No, I've been on a grilled cheese kick though

Food Aversions: Still not a fan of peppers

Gender: ??

Pregnancy Symptoms:  Still the afternoon heartburn.  I get really hungry really quickly now too.

Belly Button in or out? In

What I miss: My old skin, I used to never break out.

What I am looking forward to: Going to the doctor tomorrow!  I love hearing that heart beat!

Upcoming appointments/events:  Yes, tomorrow (Valentine’s Day!)

Weekly Wisdom: I saw a neat article online.  The main idea was: Don’t fret over the way you look.  You’re growing a human inside of you!

Milestones:  I can’t think of any….?

Bump Picture:

(I like that you can see our other baby in this one)