24 Weeks Pregnant

How far along? 24 Weeks

Total weight gain:  23 lbs

Maternity clothes? Still haven’t bitten that bullet. I hope to just have to buy a couple t-shirts and survive on Lululemon (it really is the pregnant woman’s best friend. Those wunder-under tights are ah-ma-zing!)

Stretch marks? None yet

Sleep: Sleeping so good

Best moment this week: Getting to hear baby’s heartbeat again. It always amazes me!

Miss anything? After a particularly long day teaching grade 9’s and then a subsequent 3 hour Christmas food shop for when my company is here next week I was reeeeeaaaallly craving a glass of wine or a beer. It’s the first serious want I’ve had for one of those in a long time.

Movement: All the time now! You can see baby move from the outside which is so neat and I’m just so happy that my husband can be involved in this part of the pregnancy. How amazing for him to put his hands on my tummy and feel our little miracle kicking and punching away.

Food Cravings: One word: chocolate

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope!

Have you started to show yet? I’m getting bigger and bigger and I’ve really embraced my pregnant body this week. My husband was so nice as to go out and buy me some pretty new bras and I have to say that these huge new knockers look great in them! Hah the perks of being pregnant…huge boobs.

Gender prediction: Definitely boy

Labor signs: None

Belly button in or out? It is on its way out.

Wedding rings on or off?  On

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy, happy, happy!

Looking forward to: My family is coming this weekend for Christmas and we couldn’t be more excited. There is something so special about having your parents and family around that just lifts your mood and spirits (especially around Christmas). I’m so excited to have my mom here to help me get baby stuff ready and do some shopping because we haven’t gotten to do a lot of that since I’ve been pregnant! My parents also have a new puppy and my puppies are very excited to have a new playmate here with them! I just love the holidays!!!