24 Weeks and a Bump Update

Not the most flattering picture, but I had Erik take it real quick.


How far along? 24 weeks

Total weight gain: 8 lbs

Maternity clothes? Almost every day. Or in my sweats/leggings.

Stretch marks? Still just the one on my belly and the rest on my love handles, upper thighs and inner thighs

Sleep? It's become a real struggle. My hips ache, my belly is too heavy, boobs are in the way and my legs ache. I have a pillow for my head, a pillow to keep the arm I lay on from falling asleep, a pillow for under my hips and a pillow to put between my legs.

Best moment this week: Erik feeling Trevor kicking when he wasn't half asleep. Trevor has been kicking tons for Daddy lately.

Miss Anything? Sleeping on my back and stomach.

Movement: Everyday :) his pokes are becoming stronger and more frequent.

Food craving: Whatever it is that day, but generally dairy products. Milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, oh yes.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope.

Labor Signs: Thankfully not.

Symptoms: Aching feet. Lower back pain. Mood swings. Random bouts of crying. Fatigue. Nothing I can't live with!

Belly Button in or out? In, but that sucker is getting shallow.

Looking forward to: My baby showers! November 2 is my E Baby shower where I will meet with everyone at my mom's house through Skype and November 23 is my Netherlands baby shower at Julia's house in Boekel at 2pm.

Still registered at Amazon and Carter's :)

Also, making a 3D ultrasound appointment, especially after seeing Melanie's ;)

Our Baby in Veggie/Fruit/Food Term? Length of an ear of corn, but he's curled up in a ball of course.

Technically, I'm 24 weeks tomorrow. I'm feeling great! I'm getting tons of cleaning done daily and am on top of my school work. I've been meeting up with friends often and have even been baking a ton. Erik finally felt Trevor's kicks when he wasn't half asleep in bed. We were sitting on the couch watching tv and I was feeling him move a lot, so I told Erik to have a feel. After a minute or two, Trevor kicked for daddy, at least 5 times - he's felt it since too. Seeing Erik's smile every time he feels it makes me even more excited to see him holding our baby. I've seen Erik hold many babies at this point, but this one is going to have his adorable bottom lip, I know it. Maybe he'll even have his Daddy's naturally dark hair (as mine isn't) and his height. Either way, I imagine Trevor will have green eyes since we both do BUT both my parents have blue eyes, so you never know! I'm hoping Trevor is as tiny as we were too (in the 6 lb 8 oz range). No 10 pounders, please.

In two weeks I have another regular check up to measure my belly and listen to his heart as well as go over the birthing process. We are scheduling our 3D ultrasound for 30-33 weeks, we decided. I can't wait to share the video with my family, because I know you're all eager to be a part of this pregnancy.

I do feel pretty pregnant at this point. My belly is round, firm and undeniable. I love to wake up in the mornings and see it in all it's glory! I'm reaching the point that my skin is getting tighter and I'm expecting the stretch marks to make their debut, but if they don't, I won't be mad. ;)