How far along are you?: 24 weeks – eeek!!
Baby Bean - 24 weeks!
Total weight gain: I don’t really know! I want to say like, 10ish + pounds? I think I lost some weight first trimester from not drinking anymore, so that probably had something to do with the small amount of weight gain.
How big is baby?: She’s a Stage 3 Papaya (approx 10.5-to-11.8-inches and about 12.7 to 20.8 ounces. I say stage 3 because she’s been “papaya sized” for 3 weeks, according to TheBump.com.)
Maternity clothes: Some. I live in my Old Navy maternity skinny jeans, and maternity tops have definitely become more the norm. Thank god I got a bunch of hand-me-downs from my old boss! Also loving leggings.
Stretch marks?: To be blunt, a little bit in the “under-boob” area, but that’s it. So far!
Sleep: Sleep is better with my pregnancy pillow. Still getting up at least once a night to visit the bathroom.
Best moment this week: Having a seat offered to me on the subway. Victory!!
Movement: Plenty! Baby Bean is kicking and moving around a lot. I love it!
Food cravings: The last couple of weeks it’s been Double Stuff Oreos, flavored ginger ale, and random chocolate. I was in the store today and NEEDED a 11oz bag of Raisinets like you wouldn’t believe. Actually shocked it isn’t gone yet. I’ve also really only wanted iced coffee from Dunkin’ Donuts (decaf of course) and don’t really have a taste for hot coffee.
Food aversions: Microwave popcorn. Loved it – haven’t eaten it since I found out I was pregnant.
Labor signs: Nope!!
Belly button in or out: In – but definitely more shallow than it was before. Really hoping it doesn’t become an outie. Gross.
What I miss: BEER!!! And soft cheeses.
What I’m looking forward to: Ordering our crib and furniture for her room!
Milestone: Signing up for a childbirth class and tour at our hospital. Makes it so much more real!!
Other random thoughts: I love it when random people/people I haven’t seen in awhile notice that I’m pregnant without me telling them. I’ve also had people tell me that I’m “SO pregnant” and people tell me that I barely look pregnant. Heartburn SUCKS. My Mommies-to-Be email group is keeping me sane. Pregnancy hormones also suck – I started to cry when Dave jokingly teased me about something on our registry. I can’t believe I only have 16 weeks left!
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Yay!!! I’m about 3 weeks behind you, I think.
I’ve had aversions to microwave popcorn too. And I used to LOVE it. Oh and hot coffee. Used to be a necessity, but now? I’d rather have an iced one. Or better yet, a vanilla bean frapp.
You reminded me that I need to sign up for our childbirth classes too. Ooof.
I love these updates – it’s so much fun hearing about all of your excitement! Blogger babies are my favorite
I JUST learned, like, yesterday, or someone else’s blog, that you can’t have soft cheeses while pregnant. So I’m thinking of adopting.
(PS: You’re adorable.)
YAY for pictures!!!! You look beauuutiful
love you
You look great! Super exciting.
SO MUCH CUTE. Seriously, it pretty much makes me want to have a baby!
…wait, no soft cheeses? REALLY?
You look great. Keep the updates coming!
You look adorable!
The hormones get 100 times worse after you have the baby. I was a nutcase and cried over the dumbest stuff for weeks! I once cried because I thought my son was cute lol
You look wonderful!
You look so cute! My belly button popped out but it’s already gone back to an innie however it still looks a bit weird. I actually had a craving FOR microwave popcorn, it’s funny what you crave and don’t when pregnant.
wait. you can’t have soft cheese when you’re pregnant??? um. oy. not cool, haha.
also, you are just the cutest. and you’re having a bebe! wee!
Aw!!! You look so darn adorable! I can’t believe I’ve been following you for so many years now (THREE!) and you’re preggers. So happy for you, you look so ADORABLE!!!
You look so great! I love these updates
You are looking great!