24 Week Update!

Due Date: November 8, 2013

Gender: Girl, girl, girl!!

Movement: Definitely feeling some movement now!!  Even Derek has gotten to feel a couple of kicks.  Honestly, it’s a pretty weird feeling.  I’m sure I’ll get used to it…but for now, I still stop and feel my stomach every time I feel something.  Right at 22 weeks was the first time I felt something inside my belly!

Feeling: The past month, I have felt fantastic.  I’m so happy and have a ton of energy.  Monday was probably the first time in a while that I did not feel good.  I woke up exhausted and worn out even though I had gotten plenty of sleep over the weekend.  I also had an uncomfortable feeling, almost like a pinching sensation, really high up around my rib cage.  No matter how I sat/lay, I could not get it to go away.  Finally after taking a walk and a nice warm bath, I felt good enough to sleep.  Hoping the second trimester energy boosts stay around for just a little longer.

Food Cravings: None at all.  But, almost everything sounds good again.  I had soup for the first time this week since I’ve been pregnant.

Food Aversions: None

Clothes: All bottoms are maternity.  I really do not have any maternity tops yet.  I’m hoping all my long tops that I have can hold me over.  Although, I may need to invest in some maternity work out gear since I’ve been walking every night.  My shorts are getting a little too short and all my larger t-shirts are getting a bit tight.  I’m looking forward to purchasing a new dress for my upcoming shower!!!

Stretch Marks: Thankfully none at this point.  But you better believe I’m lathering up 2x a day!

Sleep: I’m still sleeping as good as normal.  I really hope this continues!!  Most nights I’ll wake up with a charlie horse or cramp in my leg.  I’ll just drink some water and go right back to sleep.

Symptoms: Some acid/heartburn and discomfort around ribs.  I’ve found that I can alleviate all back/tailbone pain with my walking so I am making this a priority for me and the Little Man every night.  But I have to say that I feel very lucky with this pregnancy.  So far so good!  Hope it continues!

What I Miss: Hot dogs!  Seriously, I think not having hot dogs is one of the disadvantages about being pregnant during the summer.  I still miss wine and blue cheese.  Oh and I cannot wait to have a big giant sub.  I still get the veggie at Subway and Jimmy Johns, but I cannot wait for the Spicy Italian again!!

Best Moment: When checking out at Kohls, the employee asked me when I was due.  Honestly, she caught me off guard for a moment because a stranger has not asked me this before.  It was the first time somebody I didn’t know noticed that I was pregnant!!!  I got soooo excited.  In fact, I’m pretty sure she was not ready for my reaction.

Memorable Moments:

• Finally having a bump that was noticeable!  23 weeks marked the milestone for this
• Feeling movement finally at 22 weeks.
• Our Florida trip.  It definitely was a mix bag of emotions for me.  On one hand, it was so nice to feel like I was my old self again.  Staying out until 3AM, laughing, feeling like I was still a “good time.”  However, I would then have internal pity parties of how unfair it was that women have to give up so much during pregnancy and men do not have to give up anything.  I allowed myself a couple of these moments, got over it, and then went back to having a good time.  Thank goodness I was at 23 weeks because I have a feeling if it was anytime before or after, my body would not have been so tolerant!
• I eat a lot of lunches in my car since I’m driving to and from meetings for work.  Usually, I just put a napkin down on my lap to catch any/all food that may fall.  Well now, it hits my baby bump before the napkin!  Definitely have to cover the bump with the napkin now.
• My birthday weekend.  Such a great birthday!! (24 weeks)
• Getting all the deliveries for the nursery (23 weeks)
• Starting to put together the nursery (24 weeks).  Cannot wait for this to be done!
• Looking forward to my first baby shower next weekend!!