25 Weeks!

How far along? 25 weeks! 

Total weight gain/loss: 8 pounds total-- whoa 3 pounds where did you come from!! 

Maternity clothes? I am loving my bella-band and maternity jeans. I am still able to wear most of my normal tops. 

Emotions: I feel great so far. No roller-coaster emotions-- I even asked Jeffrey to confirm.

What are we most excited about next: Our doctors appointment on the 21st, thank you for your prayers; continue to lift up baby Nelson. I am also looking forward to my first baby shower!

What are we least excited about: Heartburn. My entire core from my hips up to my neck is a mess right now. I am so uncomfortable, but I know it is all worth it. 

What I miss: Eating and feeling normal afterwards. 

Movement: She is very active in the morning and at night. She has also started partying around 4:00 am. She loves dancing on mommy's bladder so getting up to go to the bathroom frequently has begun. 

Belly button: Still normal!

Size: Baby Nelly is 13 1/2 inches long and weighs close to 2 pounds. She is the size of a rutabaga. 

How I’m feeling: I hate to complain because I am so thankful and blessed to be carrying this sweet baby, BUT....

• Heartburn is here with a vengeance and it is not fun.

• My sciatic nerve has been really bothering me. 

• I am always full feeling and bloated... it is not fun at all.  

Sickness: Besides heartburn, I have not been "sick" this week! Maybe that is where those 3 pounds came from. 

Cravings:

• Oatmeal and bread. My heartburn has been so bad, all I want to eat is bland food.

Aversions:

• Dairy! We finally figured out what was making me so nauseous and sick all the time. Baby girl is unlike her mommy and does not like cheese or dairy of any kind. I have been avoiding dairy at all costs and have been a significant difference. 

• Spicy foods. I normally love hot and/or spicy food, but since I have gotten pregnant, I cannot even smell hot spices. 

Physical changes: 

• My bump is here (kinda); there is no denying that I am pregnant. 

• My face feels HUGE, but everyone tells me I look normal. 

Workout: I’ve been continuing to work out as much as I can. Honestly I have been slacking the past few weeks. I am still going to pilates twice a week and I try to get in a walk when I can. Since I am on my feet with 6/7 year old first graders all day, sometimes my workout is not as good as it should be. 

Nursery:  Her room has been cleaned out and emptied. We are beginning to get a few things in the mail from friends and family!