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.