OurWilderTimes: 24 & 25 Weeks!

Note to self: These past weeks have again FLOWN by! Besides the 100* degree temps that we have been experiencing, I feel that I am finally getting more used to the "new normal". I am feeling happier about the whole experience and less uncomfortable with all the "newness". I am still adjusting to the changes but reaching the 6 month (24 week) marker is a BIG one for me and very happy to be settling into my new self. My doctor's phrase "preparing for the end" still seems like a LONG way away, but also seems like it will be here before we know it.

How many weeks pregnant?

24 & 25 weeks (6 months!!!)

Which trimester are you in?

2nd!

Baby’s size?

Baby is approx 9 inches, 1lb 7oz, size of a rutabaga
(we do not know what that is... looks like a large turnip!)

Have you started to show yet?
Yes! My belly still looks different to me every week. Sometimes it looks lopsided and sometimes it looks high and then low. I have not heard yet "your carrying high or low." I am sure those comments will come soon enough!

What are some of your pregnancy symptoms?
Well since I have been battling with constipation this whole time, my doctor decided to put me on a 2 week trial of prenatal vitamins without Iron and for me to get exercise once per day. I also started taking magnesium to help with the leg cramps. It has only been 5 days, but seems to be helping! Because of the 100 degree weather I have been developing some feet and finger swelling. Lastly, my preggo brain is still pretty foggy but I am learning to be patient with myself.

Happy or moody most of the time?
HAPPY!
I am finally feeling somewhat like my normal self and enjoying it!

Any cravings?
Chocolate! Any kind! Also almonds are my favorite snack. I pretty much like all food which is a problem! I wish I wasn't so hungry! I am completely OVER the hamburger phase ... yuck! Ate way too many. Lately I have been wanting spicy foods but then regret it when I have heart burn.

Any food aversions?
I still don't really like chicken. I will eat it in small amounts but would rather avoid it.

Sleep?
Learning how to sleep in my side comfortably. So far still sleeping well.

Highlight of the week?

Week 24: Crib & dresser arrived! Starting to get the nursery together
Week 25: Labor Day weekend with Jameson's brother & Twinzies
(pictures below)

Are you wearing maternity clothes yet?

Mostly. I can still wear some of my non maternity shirts or dresses but some times they are not long enough to wear in public ;)

Have any stretch marks or skin changes?

Stretch marks - Yep, unfortunately they have now turned purple, but my doctor said they do go back to being skin colored post pregnancy so that's good news.

Skin changes - My freckles on my face are so dark! Also my belly is very furry :)

Has your belly button popped out?

Still a stretched out innie! I am really really hoping it pops!

Feel any kicks?

YES! All the time!!! Its Is SOOO AMAZING! Jameson finally felt it for the first time during week 24. They are still a pitter patter feeling mostly but sometimes it feels like someone had tapped or bumped my stomach (hard to explain). Last night I also felt a slow lump move across my lower abdomen. That was the craziest feeling of all! Of course when ever I am eating chocolate Baby W seems to move more!

Gender prediction:

Nothing this week. We are struggling with a girl's name, but have set on a boy's name so far. We'll see! It seems to change weekly.

How has Dad been this week?

Pretty happy he finally got to feel the baby kick! He has helped pick out the paint for the nursery and gather some baby stuff from our friends. He will be painting the nursery in the next couple of weeks. I am so excited!

Here are some pictures of the nursery coming along:

As you can see we were still deciding on the paint color. We are going with the lower left swatch that you can't see very well. It's called Creme de mint. The dresser will be moved eventually the other wall.