24/25 WEEKS

that is my annoyed face in case you were wondering :)

Ahhh!! I am so behind.  I thought for sure I would be better during summer, but I haven't gotten even more lazy...if that was possible :)

Best Moment: We got to see you this week! We had our second appointment with our specialist so it was a bonus ultrasound.  Definitely a positive in this whole thing.  You were very naughty and I think the specialist was really annoying you trying to get you to do what she wanted.  How weird because stubbornness definitely does not run in the family, well at least not on my side :)

Baby News: You are growing so much! You were 1 pound and 11 ounces according to the doctor this week.  Your nostrils are beginning to open (that makes one of us!) and you are preparing your vocal chords to make some noise, just hopefully not too much :)

Symptoms: Some days I have quite a bit of energy and other days I feel like I haven't slept in weeks.  I have still been pretty crampy and uncomfortable. I have had quite a bit of back pain and the doctor recommended icing it every night, which feels wonderful! Also, I am still a tad emotional :)  My baby brain struck again this week when I decided to order a prenatal yoga dvd to help with some of the aches and pains.  I actually did the whole workout and wondered why there wasn't any real yoga moves.  That is when I finally read the cover and realized I just ordered a prenatal workout dvd....no yoga involved.  Oops!

Weight: At the doctor I weighed in at 120lbs making my grand total so far about 15lbs.

Movement: Yep! This week I told your dad that he might be able to start hearing your heartbeat from the outside of my stomach.  So he laid right up next to my tummy and tried to listen real close....and then you kicked him right in the head :)

Sleep: The best sleep that I get is early in the morning when the husband gets out of bed.  Something about having the whole bed to myself (and sometimes a few furry guests) is just so relaxing. 

Cravings/aversions/eating: Still loving the dessert.  I could eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Specifically I like ice cream, frozen yogurt and certain baked goods (I am pretty picky when it comes to cupcakes/cakes etc.).  One of the cheerleaders I used to coach got married last weekend and the wedding was beautiful! They also had the best little chocolate mousse things EVER! Coming from someone who usually doesn't like chocolate, these things were amazing.
Workouts: Just my prenatal "yoga" workout and some walks with the puppy this week.  Last week I went swimming twice and that was quite the experience.  

Clothes:Lots of dresses, leggings and stretchy shirts.  I also tried using my belly bands with my shorts because maternity shorts just do not fit me right thanks to the chicken legs I inherited from my dad.

Other News: Like I said before, we had our second appointment with the specialist who we will be meeting with every four weeks or so to check on baby girl's growth.  The appointment went really well and she is still right on track for growth.  The doctor said she doesn't anticipate any issues and is looking forward to watching her grow.  We are too!  Afterwards, we decided to hit up Farrell's across the street from the hospital.  We sat right next to a lady and a little girl.  Turns out before they left, they paid for our lunch.  Isn't that the sweetest thing?!  People have officially started commenting/acknowledging I am pregnant in public (although very hesitantly I have noticed).  I'm sure it will only be a matter of time before this belly leaves no doubt.  

Here is a side by side of 15 weeks and 25 weeks.  Ten weeks makes a big difference! And ten weeks from right now, I will almost be full term, wow!