How Far Along?: 25 weeks! It's wild to think that we are only 3 weeks from the final trimester...how did that happen?!
Weight Gain: The last I checked I gained about 11-13 lbs. Sort of just depends on the day. I haven't changed much. I seem to gain slowly then stay there for a minute and then gain slowly again. But I will say regardless of what the scale says, my belly is for sure getting bigger!
Gender?: BOY!
How Big is Baby?: He's the size of a cauliflower and is weighing in at 1.5 lbs and 13.6 inches long. He's enjoying his new sense of equilibrium, starting to figure out which way is up and down. He's growing more fat and more hair too! His hands are now fully formed too. They can now grasp anything that comes their way including the umbilical cord!
He's also having resting and alert periods. He's experiencing REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. This means his eyes move rapidly even though his eyelids remain closed.
Symptoms: I've been tired and don't see that ending anytime soon. I haven't been getting to bed at a decent hour, it's just hard since Wes left. I'm trying to work on it. I've also noticed my ankles are starting to swell a little here and there. Usually if I don't drink enough water and are on my feet all day long. My back hurts here and there. My gut still isn't 100% but I am slowly making progress, just not as fast as I'd like, but I'll take the progress! The gluten free dairy free diet has helped a little but hasn't made huge improvements. I'm having a TON of Braxton Hicks that I have to breathe through so those have been uncomfortable.
Any Food Cravings?: Protein and smoothie bowls. I make one before bed every night as my dessert. And because I can't have it right now...cheese and sourdough with butter.
Sleep: Not great but I'm hoping to work on it. My goal is to go to bed around 11pm and get up around 7am every day. I hasn't been perfect but it's a good goal for me since I've been going to bed well after midnight lately...especially trying to get taxes done.
Stretch Marks?: No new ones that I've noticed. But my old ones are just more pronounced.
Maternity Clothes?: Yes and no. I have a few basics like tanks and tees and some leggings, but can still wear some of my normal clothes too like my dresses. I really haven't bought much this pregnancy.
Wedding Ring On or Off?: On!
What Do You Miss the Most?: Sleeping comfortably and my gut being fully normal.
What Are You Most Excited For This Next Week?: I can't wait to see my midwife next week and check on little man!
Labor Signs?: Nope!
Favorite Memory From Last Week?: Getting to email Wes! Any communication makes me so happy!
