This pregnancy is flying by! Already 24 weeks down, 16 to go! I'm really enjoying pregnancy & am secretly sad for it to be getting closer to being over--but at the same time I'm eager to meet our sweet little boy! Now here's a little update on week 24 with baby Micah....
Baby Size: Around 12 inches (weighing about 1 lb.) Or the Size of An Ear of Corn!
Total weight gain: around 17-17.5ish lbs.
Maternity clothes? Yes indeed! Again, still always wearing maternity pants-- but can get away with a few of my normal sweaters/shirts & a few maternity sweaters/shirts. Pajamas have become an issue-- I cannot fit into what were once loose, comfy pajama pants. I have been wearing one pair of sweatpants, Matt's basketball/track shorts, and a pair of Matt's PJ pants that are somewhat shorter, so that I feel comfy at night. I would just wear yoga pants to bed, but I need those to work out in, since my running shorts are getting super tight/uncomfortable (only two pairs still sort of fit). I've also been wearing Matt's tshirts to sleep in too-- mine are fitting, but too tight to be comfy enough to sleep in.
Stretch marks? Not yet!
Sleep: Pretty good-- I had a cold this week/weekend so I've had a hard time breathing at night. I've also been waking up to hip/pelvic pains (pretty sure it's simply growing pains/round ligament pain). The pains shoot through my hips into my upper leg. Other than that, the pillow does wonders for my comfort at night!
Recap of last week: Nothing too exciting happened last week. I would say the highlight of the week was when we had our small group over for dinner/study on Wednesday night! Matt has been hard at work with his part-time job (as if teaching wasn't enough hours) and I'm about to start working part-time after school as a Homebound teacher for a couple of students that have temporary medical issues & need to have their tests/assignments given to them at home. Pretty easy, but needless to say, we're busy working & getting ready financially for the baby to arrive (hospital bills to come, crappy maternity leave $, and baby stuff is NOT cheap--so we're planning ahead!)
Miss Anything? Last week I went for a run, because the weather was super nice. I initially was just going to walk, but I just felt the urge to run (only ran a mile, then walked a mile). It wasn't hard, but it also wasn't as easy as it used to be. I never thought I would say this, but I miss running!
Movement: Yes! He's super active! I caught a cute video & sent it out to some of my close family-- they loved seeing him kicking my belly like crazy!
Food cravings: Nothing in particular really. I would say since I've been feeling somewhat sick with a cold this week/weekend, my appetite has been funny. I've really just been trying to eat healthy (for the most part). I've been trying to be really conscious of eating a variety of fruits/veggies & getting enough protein.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope!
Gender: BOY!
Labor Signs: No.
Symptoms: Growing Belly, Baby Movement, Some Indigestion, Growing Pains.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Mood: Mostly happy :)
Looking forward to: A day off work tomorrow (we get off for Election Day this year!) and this means Matt and I are spending a much needed day together/date night! I'm also super excited to eat Thanksgiving food on Wednesday at Seacoast Church Thanksgiving dinner!
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