Week 25

The dogs wanted to be in the picture this week. Actually, Noah was just scared because he hates camera flashes.

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 25 weeks

Size of Baby: About 13 ½” and 1 ½ lb. Around the size of a rutabaga.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Still claiming ½ lb. since I don’t trust my scales at home.

Maternity Clothes: I’m wearing mostly maternity jeans or other forgiving pants. I’m still wearing regular tops.

Gender: We have a 4D ultrasound scheduled for March 29. Hopefully, we’ll find out then!

Movement: Baby has gotten much stronger over the past week. Last Monday, Chris was able to feel it move for the first time. Then, Thursday, I was able to see it move from the outside. It’s so neat to feel and see the movement. Also, Chris and baby play “tap tap” every night now. He taps the outside of my belly, and the baby “taps” back.

Food Cravings: I’m craving soda – Coke, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, Crush, Pepsi, Mountain Dew – anything carbonated and sugary.

What I Miss: I don’t miss anything.

Sleep: I’m still sleeping great.

Symptoms: Just heartburn and some sinus headaches this past week.

Best Moment This Week: I love that Chris can feel the baby move now. Yesterday, we were lying in bed and Chris was talking to the baby and playing tap tap. It made me stop and thank God for how wonderful life is.

What I Am Looking Forward To: I’m going to Benton this week for Mom’s 60^th birthday. Then, Chris and I are leaving this weekend to go to New Orleans for a little vacation.

Weeks 23 and 24

Somehow, I got behind last week. We didn't get a picture of week 23, so this post is for both weeks 23 and 24.

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 23 weeks

Size of Baby: more than 11” and over 1 lb. Around the size of a mango.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Still claiming ½ lb. since I don’t trust my scales at home.

Maternity Clothes: I’ve started wearing maternity jeans when I go out. Otherwise, I wear regular clothes.

Gender: We have a 4D ultrasound scheduled for March 29. Hopefully, we’ll find out then!

Movement: The movement is starting to get more frequent and a little stronger. I felt the baby move from the outside for the first time Sunday night. I can’t wait for Chris to be able to feel it.

Food Cravings: Nothing really.

What I Miss: I don’t miss anything.

Sleep: I’m still sleeping great.

Symptoms: Just heartburn.

Best Moment This Week: We spent the weekend at home and working with FFA kids parking cars at a basketball tournament at the school. The kids are so funny. I love hanging out with them and, of course, Chris.

What I Am Looking Forward To: I’m still very much looking forward to our next ultrasound. Also, I think either one or both of our families are coming to visit us this weekend. It will be nice to see them without having to travel.

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 24 weeks

Size of Baby: About 12” and over 1 lb. Around the size of an ear of corn.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Still claiming ½ lb. since I don’t trust my scales at home.

Maternity Clothes: I’m wearing mostly maternity jeans or other forgiving pants. I’m still wearing regular tops.

Gender: We have a 4D ultrasound scheduled for March 29. Hopefully, we’ll find out then!

Movement: I love feeling our little baby move. I really want Chris to feel it, but he hasn’t gotten to yet.

Food Cravings: Nothing really.

What I Miss: I don’t miss anything.

Sleep: I’m still sleeping great.

Symptoms: Just heartburn.

Best Moment This Week: My mom came down Friday night and spent the night. We had a good time. Then, Keith came on Saturday, and Chris’ parents came on Sunday. It was a full weekend with lots of family time.

What I Am Looking Forward To: I’m looking forward to the ultrasound, time with Chris, and our upcoming Spring Break.