24

Here we are..week 24! I can't believe that we've been together for 6 months already (okay minus the two weeks you were still an egg, but that counts right!?!!). It's all starting to sink in and seem REAL (barely), like you're really going to get bigger, and your really going to come out, and we're REALLY going to meet each other (and I'm really going to get to use all the cute stuff I'm sewing for you!).

I am so excited little one. You have no idea.

This week I've been spending some quality time with my bernina and making lots of cute things for baby ham. I've made a diaper bag (I think Petunia would be jealous), and matching wet bags, a nursing cover, and a changing pad. It was really fun and I've enjoyed every minute of it. We've been working on the nursery more too. Baby Ham's grandma and grandpa came over the other day and helped me repaint one of the walls (no more green...it's all "southern breeze" aka blue) and surprised us with a changing table and some cute little things for baby ham!

 

23

 Well little one, we're almost to 6 months now and you're the size of an ear of corn and you probably weigh a little over a pound and a half right now! You've been moving around so much in there and I can't believe how strong you're getting. You've been trying to escape lately and/or make yourself a sky-light or something...it's pretty funny. I like to sit on the couch with my shirt up and watch you move. It's so fun to see you wiggling around in there. You like to kick the sides of my belly a lot. Right now you're usually laying transverse with your head towards my left side and your feet over to the right, but you mix it up and sometimes your head is on the right. You make my belly look really lop-sided...it's super cute. I like to poke you and watch/feel you move, though it makes daddy really mad. He thinks it might hurt you or at the least bother you. I still poke you though :) Can't wait to meet you! 

23 week update!

How far along: 23 weeks and 6 days!

Symptoms: Okay, just to warn you, I'm going to let loose here. If you don't want to hear me complain, skip down to "best moment last week" :P I feel like I've reverted back into the first trimester, or like I'm prematurely entering into the third trimester. I'll go with the later for now since I have no idea how bad (or good) the third trimester will be. 

So here's the list:

Chest pain, sciatica, nausea (yes it's back :(... and some vomiting), fatigue (my new bedtime is 9 pm), swollen veins in my feet, acid reflux, headaches, a VERY overactive (and leaky) bladder, constipation, indigestion, trouble sleeping, and really bad hair days-everyday.  :) oh well!

Total weight gain: 15 pounds! Random people start to acknowledge my pregnancy now when I'm out :) they don't believe me when I tell them I'm almost 6 months. 

Maternity clothes: I have packed away all of my jeans and church skirts (with the exception of anything with an elastic waist), and all of my dresses and pre-pregnancy shirts, except some camis. I have a trusty pair of jeans, some shorts, and a few holy shirts that I get by with (I get holes in the belly part...it kind of bothers me). I really need to start looking for some summery pieces and some new shirts that I feel good in. I've been feeling pretty frumpy all of the time!

Sleep: Sleep has been hard! Emma has been really bad at night. I can't get comfortable despite all of my best pillow nest making efforts. AND, baby Ham likes to freak out the moment I lay down and get cozy and he or she flips around for a good 10 minutes. It keeps me up.

Best moment last week: Feeling baby Hams stronger kicks and flips! being almost 6 months! 

Movement:Baby has been moving around so much and is getting stronger and stronger!

Food cravings:Food has been making me sick lately, so, no...

Belly Button in or out: In and really hollow! 

What I miss: Sushi, sleeping on my belly, not having a hairy belly (baby ham has made it so hairy!!!), and not having love handles. ;)

What I am looking forward to: a bigger belly :)

 

Milestones: almost 6 months!  

 

How is daddy? Daddy is good! 

How are the grandparents? They're good too!

Mothers Day...

was beyond words.

22

 

Well little one, we're getting closer and closer to meeting each other. It's exciting to see the countdown get smaller! This week you're as big as a papaya and are probably weighing over a pound. Your little face is fully formed and I'm sure by now you're able to tell who's who out here. Daddy startled you the other day, not on purpose, he was just talking kind of loud-it was kind of cute but sad all at the same time! I finished your crib bedding (except for the quilt) and am going to start thinking about how to arrange your room soon. It's been and will be so getting everything ready for little you!

 

 

I've been trying really hard to get a video of the baby kicking...it's so cute and amazing. This will have to do for now though...my lop-sided belly in all it's glory!

21

We've been so busy little one...busy with weddings and showers and life! You've been busy in there too, and we're starting to see you move inside, from outside! It's really fun to watch. You're the size of a large banana this week and getting stronger everyday! So far you've only given me one, tiny little stretch mark on my hip...you've been pretty nice so far!

We got to see baby ham last week during our 20 week scan...here are some of the pictures!

Creepy little baby face :)

Little leg

Baby Ham all squished up with his/her foot up by the head

baby hands

Legs (and...)

Baby ham grabbing his/her feet (I love this one!)

(almost forgot this one)...baby ham went into hiding and my 21 week belly almost disappeared! It was so creepy!