24 Weeks

Baby Update: 24 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights from this week:

How far along? 24 weeks

Size of the baby? As big as an ear of corn, 12 inches and just over 1 1/4 pounds

Maternity Clothes? Yes! And they are so comfy! I can still wear some of my regular shirts, but all maternity pants. 

Gender? Sweet baby GIRL!!!!!!!

Movement? Oh yes. She has been quite active this week. I love it!! 

Sleep? It's ok. I wake up a lot. I am a back sleeper and you are not supposed to sleep on your back after the first trimester. When I go to bed I start out on my side with pillows behind me so I won't roll over. Well, it never fails that when I wake up during the night I am on my back. I toss and turn a lot during the night and can't seem to get comfortable. I guess this is my body's way of getting me used to waking up with our girl once she is here! 

Cravings? Noodles with broccoli and lemon juice and baked BBQ chips. Totally random! 

Symptoms?  This week I felt good. Thank goodness!  

What I miss?  Don't really miss anything right now. 

Milestones? Making it to 24 weeks :-) 16 weeks to go!!!!!

What I am nervous about? I had a little scare last week. I had some pretty bad cramps last Thursday night that lasted about 30-45 minutes. They went away and I went to bed. The next morning I felt completely fine. I couldn't help but be a little worried so I called my doctor. She asked if I wanted to come in and get checked out since it was about to be the weekend. I went in and she said everything "felt" fine and seemed to be ok but she wanted me to get an ultrasound to measure my cervix. During that ultrasound it was discovered that my cervix has gone from 3.5cm to 2.6 cm since my first ultrasound. She said that I was still ok with that number but because it has changed so much since my initial ultrasound, she wants to monitor me a little closer. Of course I got upset and was very concerned but she assured me that at this point I have nothing to be worried about. She wants to see me this Wednesday for another ultrasound to check the measurement again and then I will more than likely be seen every 2 weeks. Please pray that I get good news at my appointment. We need our girl to stay put until August!! 

What I'm excited about? So much! Another week closer to meeting our girl. Also, we have narrowed her name down to two names!! This is a big accomplishment for us. This has by far been the hardest thing yet. It's such a big decision. Hopefully we will make up our minds soon so I can start monogramming her some bibs, burp cloths and other sweet things! I'm also excited because my parents are coming Thursday!! We haven't seen them since Christmas and are so excited!!!

I don't have a picture tonight but will get one this week. Trust me. My bump is there and getting larger each week! 

Have a great week!!