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| 25 Weeks |
How Far Along: 25 weeks 3 days
Size of the Baby: 13 1/2 inches long and weighs about a pound and a half, the size of a rutabaga
Total Weight Gain/Loss: 14 pounds. If I gain a pound a week from here on out, I'll be at 30 pounds or so and I'll be happy with that. My doctor this week commented on my 6 pound weight gain in the last month. He made me cry. What can I say? I am naturally a crier and now I'm pregnant in addition. I know I gained more than I have yet, and I probably had a few too many shakes in the past month, so now I'm being more careful about what I eat. Those shakes sure were good, but I guess I have to say goodbye to them for a while. :(
Maternity Clothes: Almost entirely. Seth is sitting pretty low in my pelvis, so anything that is tight around my lower abdomen isn't comfortable for too long. I prefer to wear dresses most days right now. I am sleeping in larger gym shorts and a big t-shirt mostly. I guess that's the only area I haven't switched to exclusively maternity clothes.
Gender: Boy, Seth Edward Fowler
Movement: All the time. I don't really keep track of how many times per day or hour right now, but he's moving around pretty regularly. I need to get BJ to feel it soon. We've just been so busy I don't really think about it.
Sleep: I sleep pretty normally, except for my once a night bathroom trip. I am not quite sure at what point I started being comfortable enough to sleep again, but I'm glad its here for at least a few weeks (or I am hoping). I love my sleep and am actually the most nervous about not getting enough sleep with a newborn at home.
What I Miss Most: Sitting down comfortably for long periods of time, confidence in my figure, my back not hurting from sitting, standing, laying wrong, and normal (pre pregnancy) metabolism (I've never really watched my weight and I don't like it being watched for me. I know I am going to gain some weight, but its still hard to see it happen, even if it is for a good reason. And then my doctor commented on it...I guess he couldn't know how hard that is on my self esteem right now.)
Cravings: ice cream shakes
Symptoms: lower abdomen pain/uncomfortable, food aversions (mainly chicken, which I didn't really like before I was pregnant), lower back pain, bloating
Best Moment of the week: I actually have three. The first is going to the doctor and hearing the heartbeat. I love how Dr W always comments on how loudly Seth's heartbeat is and how easy it is for him to find it. Secondly, I found out that we have one more 4 week appointment before the appointments start getting closer together. This means we are getting closer to Seth being here. Also, I got a compliment this week from an unexpected source that totally surprised me and made my day. I never knew being pregnant would make me feel insecure, but I guess it has.
I've decided to do this preggo update post on the weeks of my doctor's appointments (just thinking outloud here).
It looks like we are getting a new car here quickly. I'll be sure to post pics once that happens. I am excited, but sad that my car (which I love) isn't going to be big enough for us once Seth gets here. Oh, well!
My sister graduated with her masters this afternoon, so the kids and I went to the graduation at UNT. They are in town until Tuesday, so I am excited to get to spend some time with her over the next few days and the kids always love playing with Erin.
3 comments:
I had a 6 pound month this time around, too! I cut out sweets for the next month and actually lost 1.5 pounds.
Towards the end of the pregnancy I actually gained 5 pounds in two weeks! I couldn't believe it. Cut out the sweets again and lost another 1.5 by the next two week appointment. You'd think I'd have learned my lesson the first time around!
Looking good momma! I don't even want to share how much I gained, it'll definitely make you feel better about yourself though. Ha! Just enjoy it, reasonably, but looking back.......I shouldn't have obsessed about it so much. Although. Ask me when I'm running off the lbs once I get cleared. :)
Not too much longer now! Woohoo!
I must say that with my first kiddo, I gained 60 pounds! That is a lot of weight for a 5'2" girl! It was based out of hunger, cravings and straight out a sense of entitlement!! Now I did just get rid of that weight (the girl's weight was low, 30-35 and I lost that quickly after they were born) but as a hindsight....eat what you want reasonably, and be happy with this amazing miracle that is happening inside of you!! Praying for you sweetie!
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