25 Weeks

How far along? 25 weeks!  

Size of Baby: Although it varies and isn't quite accurate according to The Bump, the peanut is now approximately the size of a cauliflower…which is equivalent to about 13.6 - 14.8 inches long and weighs around 1.5 - 2.2 pounds.  According to today's doctor visit he is measuring right on track and my uterus is now three inches above my belly button - soon enough he is going to be punching me in the lungs...

Maternity Clothes: I just got a few new things at the store, cord leggings for the fall.

Gender: TEAM BLUE! 

Belly Button In/Out: Still in :)

Stretch Marks: Yuk.

Labor Signs: Nope.

Movement: This is pretty much a constant now.  The other night it was funny when I was in a work meeting and he kicked a few times so hard it made me jump a little.  Steve did get a chance to feel him on my birthday also.

Sleep: Not great, but learning how to sleep on my side.

Cravings/Aversions: This week it's been hummus.

Symptoms:  I have successfully made it to 25 weeks without morning sickness! Let's just hope this sticks for the remainder of this pregnancy.  I've been having quite a bit of round ligament pain which the doc said was normal, but man that HURTS!

Feeling: Exhausted.

Best Moment this Week: Steve got me a wonderful prenatal massage for my birthday.  It was even better when I got to go to the spa with Nicole and Colette, made for a great morning after Colette's bridal shower.  It was fun spending time with everyone down in SoJo. I also finished up the bookcase, more on that later.

What I Miss: Energy.

What I am Looking Forward To: Putting the nursery together.

Milestones: Nothing major this week.

Baby Milestones:  Baby is growing baby fat and beginning to smooth out and is starting to look like a newborn.  He is also growing more hair - which has pigment and texture.  Proportionally he is birth-ready and will continue to grow in weight.

Next Appointment: Friday, September 14th and I'll be 28 weeks on the dot.  This is the last (I hope) big blood work appointment.