Week 24

Baby is the Size of a Cantaloupe 

This week was action packed with a doctor's appointment and our baby moon! 

24 weeks, 3 days

Harrison's ears and nails are complete by this week.
He is also growing hair! 

On Tuesday, I had my monthly check-up, which included my glucose test.  The drink wasn't so bad- it tasted like Hawaiian Punch with a few extra tablespoons of sugar.  I instantly felt like I was on a sugar high and then crashed, which is when they took my blood, but as soon as I ate I felt fine.  I'm still waiting to hear back on my results, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that binge eating donuts and cookie dough the last few months did not lead to any gestational diabetes.  I got to hear baby's heartbeat again and was reassured that all is going well with my not so little nugget.

Mike and I took off a day of work this week to indulge in a nice long weekend together and enjoy our last vacation as a family of two.  We went to Sand Key and could not have asked for a better weekend.  We relaxed, soaked up some much needed sun, walked along the sandy shore, watched another FSU victory, hit up Ikea, explored the sea life at the Florida Aquarium, and enjoyed being baby-free for the last time in our foreseeable future. 

How far along? 24 weeks

Maternity clothes? Say it with me... yoga pants.

Stretch marks? Nope.

Sleep: Thanks to a king size, dog free bed in the hotel, I finally caught up on some much needed zzz's.  

Best moment(s) this week: 

-Our babymoon! 

Miss Anything? Wine, beer, champagne, cocktails... I would have really enjoyed a glass of wine while overlooking the ocean on our balcony this weekend, but I know the wait will be worth it.  

Movement: So much movement!  I feel him all the time, so when I don't I get a little worried, but then I poke him and he kicks me right back.  And I always laugh!  It cracks me up that I'm already giggling over this baby and I don't even know what he looks like. 

Food cravings: Our continental breakfast had donuts.  Could this weekend have been any better?!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Chicken.  Especially wings.  

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: No, but as I get closer to my due date I'm actually feeling less nervous about labor.  I'm just so excited for him to be here!

Symptoms: 

-Front heavy-  I'm starting to feel the weight of my belly now.  I feel slightly off balance and have a pain between my shoulder blades.  
-Weight Gain- 14.6 lbs so far.  I'm starting to see the numbers go up on the scale more quickly these days.  I haven't added extra donuts to my diet, so this must mean that Harrison is starting to plump up! 

Belly Button in or out? In, but getting shallower by the day. 

Wedding rings on or off? On... I think they are going to make it through this pregnancy.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and stress free for the time being.

Looking forward to: My shower in a few weeks!  I can't wait to celebrate with everyone!