24 weeks!

Again, I'm slacking with the baby posts... I don't know what my problem is lately, I just can't seem to get a grip of everything that needs to be done each day. I chalk it up to baby brain! 

So I won't even lie... This picture, although it says 24 weeks, was taken on Friday which was technically the first day of my 25th week. But we can just pretend that I am timely and on the ball with these chalkboard posts...... 

(right?)

I SO wish I could have figured a way to take this picture without my face being in it. OH WELL. Here I am, a week late, looking like an exhausted mess after a 12-hour shift. 

But on the bright side, the chalkboard turned out super cute this week, and my belly just keeps on growing!

How far along? 24 weeks!

Total weight gain? About 15 pounds.

Maternity Clothes? Yes.

Stretch Marks? Not yet, but I wouldn't be surprised if they started to show up soon.

Sleep? When I'm not awake from having to pee.

Best moment this week? Baby appointment, of course!

Miss anything? Being able to squeeze through small spaces. Hahaha.

Movement? Yes, still all the time! We can see her move now,

 and she is especially active first thing in the morning.

Food Cravings? Iced Coffee (decaf, of course!) I just can't get enough!

Anything making you feel sick? Nada.

Gender? Baby GIRL!!!

Labor Signs? Negative.

Symptoms: Sore legs and some occasional back pain.

Wedding rings on or off? On!

Happy or moody most of the time? Happy!

Looking forward to: Getting through the next 16 weeks!

I have been working a lot recently, trying to get as much time in while I am still (mildly) comfortable. By the end of the day I am super exhausted, but I know it will all be worth it once baby girl is here. 

Let me tell you, though... it is absolutely amazing how differently people treat you when you are carrying around another little life inside of you. As soon as somebody sees me taking a break, or holding my belly... basically ANYTHING at this point, they are quick to make sure I am okay and not going into premature labor or something. --I guess that's what I get for spending my days surrounded by nurses and doctors! :)

As much as I truly do appreciate everyone's concern, I won't lie, I can't wait until I can do things without people hovering over my shoulder 24/7 to make sure I am doing alright. 

(And, like I've already told them... if I'm going into labor, I'm gonna be doing a lot more than just standing there holding my belly. My butt is walking out that door and heading home!)

But, I digress. Hopefully 25 week post will be up within the next few days! 

(Seriously, who am I kidding?)