24 weeks, 16 to go!

24 weeks. This is the day I've been waiting to reach. My entire pregnancy my brain has been swimming with fears. I have watched some of my closest friends lose their little ones so early on, some lose them later on, so since the day I found out I was pregnant I have been cautious. I was excited when I found out, but it never really escalated like it does for what seems to be everyone else. In my head, there was a good chance that something could go wrong, because it has for so many of my dear friends. So when I hit 12 weeks, I was excited, but still for me, 24 weeks has always been when I told myself I could relax. 24 weeks is when the baby can survive with medical intervention, that's what is always in my mind, so that's been what I have always shot for. It sounds so silly, my family has all had very healthy pregnancies, I guess my mind has always been a bit cautious. I guess it's kind of a part of motherhood. Always worrying... As I have been told, that never ends. Since yesterday I have had a lot of pain in my lower right area of my tummy, I'm pretty sure I pulled or strained a ligament, because every time I step on my right foot, it's painful there. So that's frustrating. Guess I must have pushed myself too hard working out! :( 

It does blow my mind that there are only 16 weeks left. Sometimes it seems like forever away and sometimes it seems SO close!! I go back and forth. 

anyways, here is the Bumpdate!

How far along:

Exactly 24 weeks along!! 

Size of baby:  
She is the size of a cantaloupe, ear of corn (wasn't that awhile ago?), or an eggplant. In other words, she is over a foot and weighs a pound and a half! So big!! 

Total Weight Gain:
I have gained a total of 6 pounds so far. Seeing as I have 16 weeks left to gain, the last few weeks being the most, I feel okay with having gained 6 pounds in 24 weeks! 

Stretch Marks:  

Still none to speak of! But I'm noticing my veins getting darker and I'm nervous they will pop out and become vericose veins. 

Maternity Clothes:
My best friend. My sister sent me a box and I'm so grateful, much more comfortable! 

Gender: 
Still a girl ;) 

Movement:  She is getting much stronger. :) Bryce was feeling her kick the other day and let out a "woah! That was her?!" because it was so strong! 

Belly Button in or out?:
Still an innie! And still way deep. 

Sleep: 
Still sleeping well. Waking up to use the bathroom but falling back asleep pretty quick. 

What I miss:

Feeling in shape. It's hard to feel in shape with this big belly! ;) 

Food Cravings:
I love frosted flakes right now. NOM. Also I still have an irrational craving for Kung Pow Chicken. 


Food Aversions:  Chicken that's home cooked, some red meats still, and I really hate left overs. I hate the smell of cooking meats. 

Nausea:
Not frequently. Still happens some times though! 

Moody/Happy?
Majority of the time I'm way happy!! 

Pregnancy Brain Moments: 

I just have short term memory loss... Hahah

What I’m looking forward to:

Our last ultrasound is this week!! I can't wait to see our little girl and see if she is getting big! Woo! 

Baby Names:

Still pretty set on one and we refer to her by that name, we will see if she looks like the name we like when she gets here :) 

24 week selfie 👌

Courtesy of the Doc's bathroom. Hahaha