24 Weeks

This week marked another routine doctor's appointment.  Everything looked good as usual.  My BP is still low and no other concerns at the time.  I measured right at 24 weeks, which has been pretty consistently right on.  Because of somewhat conflicting dates between our 11 week ultrasound and our 20 week one, our doctor decided to compromise the dates and move our due date a whopping ONE day later.  Not that due dates mean a whole lot anyway...babies are rarely born on their due date so one day really isn't going to change much :)  August 8, 2013 is our final due date! 

Baby was very active again today.  Our doctor heard a heartbeat but the doppler had a hard time reading a rate.  Everytime she almost had it, the baby moved or started kicking...just like his big brother (yikes!).  Finally, she read it at 145 bpm...it has come down again since last appointment.  Little peanut is still feet down (we think).  He seems to only kick my bladder...of course :)  Hopefully he decides to do a flip soon and stay put! 

This week, baby is the size of an ear of corn

The baby bump this week...



How far along: 24 weeks
Total weight gain: 7 pounds
Maternity clothes? Somedays, usually not since most of them are spring/summer...and well spring hasn't decided to show up just yet
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I find myself ready for bed at 9:30-10:00 and usually wake up once or twice to use the bathroom...or help Lincoln use the bathroom
Cravings: Strawberries
Pregnancy symptoms this week: Not many, an occasional "round ligament" cramp when I stand up or get out of the car
What I miss: Still lunch meat...Subway
Belly button: In
General mood: Happy and excited
Movement: Lots of movement, usually on my bladder
Embarassing cry of the week: None I can think of...shocker!
Excited for: Planning/decorating a nursery, looking at fabric makes me super excited!