Bumpdate - 24 Weeks

What's baby up to this week? She is the size of an ear of corn, measuring over 12" long and weighs one and a third pound. Her brain is growing quickly and taste buds are continuing to develop. Her lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory tree as well as cells that produce surfactant, a substance that will help air sacs in the lungs inflate once she hits the outside world.

What's been going on with mom? Super emotional and exhausted due to packing and moving. We all know this post is late due to that fact, and as you read here. I cry at almost anything. Thinking of tossing something that may have sentimental value puts me over the edge. I got upset when my mom said she was going to throw away an old dog bed, because it was a hand-me-down bed to Shelby from my childhood dog. I couldn't bear the thought of getting rid of it. I also had a pretty bad cold most of the week. Such a bummer. Coughing, asthma, sinus congestion and just an overall feeling of miserableness. I stayed home on Tuesday and slept most of the day away, but when I was awake baby girl let me know she was there, wiggling around.

Symptoms: Heartburn has been at a minimum this week which is nice. I had some shortness of breath, which I attributed to the chest cold. Moving caused a couple of side cramps, but they were short lived and I sat down to take a little break.

Yummy/Icky: Still trying to make better choices. Cookies, and carbs are still screaming "Eat Me!" but I have tried to eat salads, and sandwiches and eat nuts and fruit for my snacks instead of the piles of chocolate that in my office. I'm trying! It's hard.

Clothing: All maternity on the bottom. Still working with what limited wardrobe I have. Spring/summer is coming fast so I need to get some staples that will work, and I need another bra. These are slowly filling in!

Movement: Lots and lots. Some days they are strong and hard. Most are her standard kicks, jabs and adjustments. That's a strange feeling. When she flip flops and rotates positions I can feel a butt or head against my tummy. I was lying in bed after work talking to D and I looked down and saw the kick from the outside. I called him over and he saw them to! It was so cool!

Belly Button In/Out: In

Wedding Rings On/Off: On

Best Moment this Week: Seeing her kicks on the outside of my belly and we finally scheduled our 4d ultrasound. On the 29th we will see the babe! Cannot wait!

Looking forward to: Starting our registries.....its happening this weekend!

And a closeup of our St. Patties Day chalkboard!