25 Weeks

How far along? 

25 weeks. I am looking awfully tired in this photo.

How big is baby? 

One source says rutabaga - what the heck is that anyway? My other source says cauliflower, and since I happen to both love cauliflower and know what it looks like, that's the produce I'm going with this week.

Total weight gain?

Up 13 1/2 pounds total

Maternity clothes?

 It's a given at this point. I'm currently enjoying the pair of black Gap maternity dress pants I found on consignment for a steal.

Sleep?

Not too bad this week, I have to say

Best moment of the week?

We had an awesome weekend complete with a great time with friends on Saturday and Sweets' first movie theater experience on Sunday :)

Food cravings?

 Nothing in particular this week

Food aversions?

 None

Symptoms?

 At the end of the day, I'm starting to feel very tired, physically. My back is achy, my feet hurt and I'm prone to those irritating heart palpitations in the evening.

Movement?

 Wowza, yes. This little one has been very active lately. Whatcha doin' in there?

Gender?

 Unknown of course. The consensus at work is overwhelmingly boy from both students and staff alike.

What I’m looking forward to?

 My bestie's bridal shower out of town this weekend - a road trip with my mom, time with dear friends, and a long overdue visit with a beautiful bride-to-be!

What I miss?

I am missing wine right about now...with the return of the chilly fall weather, a glass of red sounds amazing

Weekly Wisdom?

Stress at work = contractions

Contractions = bad

ERGO  Stress at work = bad

Milestones?

This isn't necessarily specific to this week, but my hyperthyroidism is again in remission during pregnancy. Go me ;)

24 Weeks

How far along? 

24 weeks

How big is baby? 

About the size of a large ear of corn and over a pound

Total weight gain?

Up 11 1/2 pounds total

Maternity clothes?

 Yes, and I've changed my mind about maternity pants. They annoy me.

Sleep?

Negative. Sweets has been sick and that always destroys sleep in our house.

Best moment of the week?

We had a great time at the Purple Foot Festival with GaGa and PaPa this weekend - Sweets and I hit up the cheese table more than once, being that I couldn't do any sampling of the vino!

Food cravings?

 Nothing in particular this week

Food aversions?

 None

Symptoms?

 Nothing too major this week. Some heartburn after eating my beloved Mexican food. Ever-decreasing bladder control. Distressing.

Movement?

 Big time. The kicks, rolls and squirms are visible from the outside very frequently now. So awesome, and yet so alien-esque.

Gender?

 I purchased some coming-home-from-the-hospital outfits last weekend - two boy and two girl. They are so, SO tiny!

What I’m looking forward to?

 Sweets getting well and the return of a full night's sleep

What I miss?

SLEEEEEEEEEEEEP

Weekly Wisdom?

Sweets: "What color are mine eyes?"

Me: "Your eyes are brown."

Sweets: "What color are your eyes?"

Me: "My eyes are green. What color do you think baby brother or baby sister's eyes are going to be?"

Sweets: "Both!"

There you have it people, the next Gregor Mendel ;)

Milestones?

Viability! At 24 weeks, baby is considered by most medical personnel to be viable outside the womb, not that I would ever want that to happen!