Baby #2 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? Daddy was out of town for three days so I was all by my lonesome in the evenings. We had dinner with my mom, but I flew solo for everything else. Honestly I was having issues at first, but it went smoothly. Emma's pretty easy going, just bedtimes are always a challenge....especially when your a sleepy preggo lady.

Symptoms: Braxton hicks are kicking up a little....sometimes it hurts quite a bit. But since it's up high on my tummy I know it's just that. Oh the heartburn.....please go away! Also I am getting pretty bad hip cramps at night....I had to break out the preggo pillow much to Darin's dismay.

Yummy/Icky: Focusing on trying to eat better. Dry cereal snacks instead of cookies and fruit salads with chocolate milk for desserts.....ice cream sounds so much better though. Mealtimes are hard as nothing really sounds appetizing.

Clothing: Maternity pants to work, with my tees and mostly pjs at home....anything cool and comfortable.

Movement: Her kicks are still really low in my abdomen and they seem to occur after mealtimes mostly. She's still shy to kick when Darin tries to feel.

Belly Button In/Out: In

Wedding Rings On/Off: On

Best Moment this Week: We finally settled on a name! We will be announcing it soon!

Looking forward to: Our trip to Sea World!!!!!!

Week 24 with Emma!