I Think He's a Lefty Like His Dad

How Far Along: 25 Weeks

Size of baby: He’s the size of an eggplant, but my uterus is the size of a soccer ball! Yeah, I’m a soccer mom already (minus the mini van!)

Maternity Clothes: Yep. I was feeling like I was wearing the same thing everyday until I pulled all my maternity clothes out of the drawer and hung them in the closet- that was genius, I feel much better about my wardrobe now.

Gender: BOY-I make them double check every time!

Name: This is still something that seems impossible! We each have a list of names we like but neither of us like any names on the other person’s list so we’re stuck. And Neil keeps adding to his, making it even harder to come to an agreement!

Movement: He moves a ton, especially in the morning and at night. I feel bad though because my niece Reagan will sit and wait and talk to him forever trying to get him to move and he never does when she wants him to!

Sleep: I could use a lot more of this. Usually once I fall asleep, I’m fine, but it takes me a while to get comfortable and fall asleep. There's been a few nights just this week when I wake up a bunch just because my back hurts so bad, I hope this isn't a trend starting up!

What I Miss/Cravings: Deli meat and hot dogs- I’ve been wanting sandwiches and hot dogs really bad lately- probably just because I’m not supposed to eat them. Stupid listeria!

Symptoms: I started growing skin tags! They are random and disgusting and I have no idea why that happens when you’re pregnant. I’ve pulled 2 off already and I still have a few that I just can’t get myself to rip off! I started getting migraines, which I got before I got pregnant, but haven't had any until just barely. I've also developed that weird dark line down my stomach and started getting swollen legs :(

Weird Things: There’s something going on with the whole left side of my body (which is what makes me think the baby is left handed). When I have pains or cramps, they’re usually on my left side. I have a bad left shoulder, that’s technically a pre existing condition, not caused by the pregnancy, but having to sleep on my left side makes it worse. Most of the time that I feel my baby kick and move, I feel it on the left side. My left knee and ankle have started hurting occasionally when I work out (my guess is because of the extra weight on them, but why wouldn’t that do the same thing to my right side!?). I've recently gotten my first new stretch mark and it's on my left boob. The left side of my lower back hurts way worse than the right side. And, the left side of my stomach feels lumpy and the right side feels smooth and more round. These things have been this way for weeks, so I don’t know what’s going on with it.

Worries: I’ve been pretty stressed about maternity leave and daycare (I should restate this as babysitting) lately, but I'm trying not to get too worked up about it.

Best Moment of the Week: Seeing my little boy in my ultrasound and being assured that he's growing perfectly. Also, Neil and I went to Babies R Us and registered. I felt really greedy, but it was fun to see all the cute little baby things!

Appointments This Week? I actually saw a new doctor just yesterday. When I first found out I was pregnant, I went to the OB/GYN I’ve been to forever, but I had to switch because of insurance. The doc I switched to was mostly an idiot, so I finally decided to try someone else and he seems pretty good. I'll definitely give him at least one more try before I go doctor shopping again.

Something I've Learned This Week: Waking up early is not for me! I do NOT want to go back to work- the closer it gets to school starting, the more I want to stay in bed!

Pictures:
Me at 24 weeks.

At 25 weeks after working at my Dad's office. These scrubs used to actually fit like scrubs instead of, like...spandex!