24 Weeks

How far along: 24 weeks

Weight gain/loss: Next appointment is 9/21.  Dreading the scale as usual.

Maternity clothes: Haven't bought anything new but will need to get some work clothes soon.  I'm not super comfortable with tight belly hugging tops so I'm down to a few that I like.

Stretch marks: Cocoa butter and pregnancy oil!

Symptoms: Stuffy nose on and off.  It's very annoying at night when I wake up to pee and then either have to blow my nose like 5x to get some relief or have sneeze attacks.  Braxton hicks here and there and just feeling big.  I know I have way more to grow too.

Sleep:  I fall asleep pretty quickly and don't even hear Steve come to bed.  But I'm up probably 3-5 times a night to pee.  I swear as soon as I pee, I have the urge to go like 5 minutes later.  I think this baby is sitting directly on my bladder.

Best moment this week: Joey had his first swim lesson today.  He loved it!!  

Gender: I haven't given it much thought and it's funny how everyone was positive Joey was a boy (obviously they were right) but this time it's more 50/50.

Belly button in or out: Staying in so far

Food cravings:  Fruit, but that's not pregnancy related.  I just love it!  And yogurt with oats mixed in.  I've been cooking a lot at home and trying to come with new recipes.

Movement: Here and there.  I'm trying to see if there is a wake/sleep pattern yet.  I have started to notice movement like every 2-4 hours on some days.  Other days I sit on the couch at night and think to myself I don't remember feeling little one at all today!

What I miss: Having more energy and being able to wear more of my clothes comfortably.  I pray I'm able to lose the weight as easily as I did with Joey.  Seeing pictures of myself with a flatter mid section brings back memories of that first moment that Joey was born and I felt so tiny.  It was such a crazy feeling.  

What I'm looking forward to: Hopefully the zoo this weekend as a family!