Baby Bump #2 --- 24 Week Update

Baby Bump #2 Update

Friday, February 8, 2013

1. How Far Along? 24 weeks 

2. Due Date? May 31, 2013 

3. Do you know the gender? a little girl

4. Size of the baby? About the size of a CANTALOUPE! (10.5-11.8 inches) (How Big is Baby?)

5. Total weight gain? Not sure actually. I went to get on the scale this morning & the batteries are dead. I'm guessing I gained a pound or two by how my clothes fit. I feel like I did anyway. 

6. Maternity Clothes? Yes. I can't button or zip my pre-pregnancy jeans :-/ I really feel like my stomach doubled in size this past week. 

7. Any stretch marks? Nope :)

8. How's the sleep? Pretty good. I've been so exhausted by the end of the day that I crash. It's hard work being the only parent for a 10 month old & being pregnant! 

9. Best moment this week? Today. Why, you may be asking yourself? Because, there is not a single piece of laundry that needs done!!! That's right. All clothes, sheets, towels & blankets are washed & put away. Amazing!  

10. Missing anything? Definitely missing my husband. And, being able to get up off the floor with ease lol. My back is definitely hurting a lot more these days.

11. Baby Movements? Oh yes. I noticed that her schedule is the opposite of John. When John naps, that's when baby girl wakes up.... hopefully that schedule doesn't stick once she's here!

12. Any cravings? Smoothies & fruit. A&W Root Beer. Lunch meat sandwiches. 

13. What makes you sick or queasy? Beef- especially raw. yuck!

14. What pregnancy symptoms are there? Round ligament pain, fatigue, backache, mood swings, forgetfulness, heartburn, acne, frequent headaches, frequent bathroom trips & pregnancy rash (PUPPS), a small varicose vein on my right leg, excessive hair growth, super dry skin & I've had a crazy big appetite lately. 

15. Any labor signs? Nope.

16. Can you still wear your wedding rings? yes

17. Your mood is...? A lot more relaxed than last week. Now that John & I have gotten into our own little routine, my anxiety has calmed way down. 

18. Looking forward to? February 20th. Nathan is FINALLY schedule to have his hand surgery (he's only been waiting since he returned from Afghanistan in October!) He thinks he won't have to go back TDY afterwards. So that means I'll get my husband back & he'll finally be out of pain!

End of the day today.... feeling huge!