Monday Morning Pop Tart

Week 24: Wow. I can’t believe we’re here already. We’ve made it to the point of viability. Don’t get any ideas though... you’d better just stay put. The odds still aren’t quite good enough for my liking. I think now that your dad has felt you move, it’s become a bit more real for him. He thought it might be fun to play some dub step music during my weekly photo session to see if you liked that. We had a little dance party but you didn’t seem too interested. ha! =) We will definitely be working to make sure you know and love lots of music styles. As I type this you’re listening to Matchbox Twenty circa 1996. Total classic! We’ve had a few more jam sessions and he has even read a book to you. =)

Highlights

How Far Along: 24 weeks

Size of baby: Cantaloupe

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Even my maternity dress pants are on the tight side now. Sigh. Time for a replacement I guess. Still not totally sure on the amount gained. I am officially heavier than my husband though. Applause! 

Maternity Clothes: See above. Ha!

Gender: It's a surprise!

Movement: Still feeling it! That's a great sign, right!? =) Sometimes it's high, sometimes low, and sometimes I can even see it. 

Sleep: Restless... some nights better than others. Back pain is continuing to make it difficult to get and stay comfy.

Symptoms: This past week has felt a lot like the first trimester... minus the nausea and plus the more recent stuff I've had. I've been exhausted and needing naps right now. I've also kissed my clear skin goodbye and said hello once again to a face full of zits. My belly button is getting shallower (and I have a deeeeep belly button). After two surgeries my belly button is pretty nasty... won't be showing that off anytime soon (not that I would have anyway, ha!) Let's see, what else... heartburn on occasion - particularly when I forget to take meds, back pain that makes me cry, restless sleep, headaches, swelling... the usual. It's been kind of a rough week all the way around. =| Here's hoping this one's better!

What I miss: I don't really miss this per se, but if we're being open and honest, I could have really gone for a drink this past week. Just a little one would have done.

Cravings: Fruit, toast with butter and jelly, candy (basically sweet stuff... shocker)

Best Moment this week: Dance party with the hubs and the Pop Tart. =) AND a date night.

What I am looking forward to: Photographing my 2nd birth story and cooler weather.