Baby #2 Bumpdate: 25 Weeks

What's baby up to this week? She is the size of an ear of rutabaga, measuring 13.5" long and weighs one and a half pound. She is beginning to gain some baby fat, as this happens her wrinkled skin will smooth out and start to look more like a newborn. Her hair now has a discernible color and texture.

What's been going on with mom? Catching up from our San Diego trip. While it was so fun and great to see Emma react to the animals.....I'm still recuperating from sleeping with a toddler, a loud ac and walking a LOT! Then we came back and our dog decided to be obnoxious and wake us up at 4am barking for NO REASON! I asked family members if they wanted a dog.....no takers. She is better now, but I was ready to sleep in the car if it meant a better nights sleep! Also, I am suffering from wanting to wean Emma from nursing, but feeling utterly guilty at the same time. She LOVES to be with me and wants "mommies milk!" "I drink it....mmmmmm" is what she says. HOW do I wean her?! **TEARS!**

Symptoms: Not only heartburn, but severe indigestion! Ugh! THAT SUCKS! Everytime I eat I get waves of nausea. My doc told me I can take zantac, but honestly unless I am dying I never take meds so I probably wont do that. But the option is there if needed. The preggo pillow is not helping my situation. It's just making sleeping harder. Neck pain and royally uncomfortable is the name of the sleeping game. My arms love to fall asleep if they are resting above my head for a significant amount of time. My nipples are KILLING ME!

Yummy/Icky: Nothing....the indigestion is turning me off from foods!

Clothing: Sill all maternity on the bottom. Most of my tops are belly friendly and I love my maxi's when I can use them.

Movement: She loves to alert me for mealtimes.....when it's time to eat I get little taps as if to say "hi I'm hungry!!!!" She is very shy when someone tries to feel her move. Any pressure on my tummy during dance time almost certainly ensures her to stop. Except at a bridal shower over the weekend, Emma was sitting in my lap and she jabbed her elbow into my tummy and baby kicked her away. I laughed.

Belly Button In/Out: In, but very shallow.

Wedding Rings On/Off: Off, but I really want to put them on for my anniversary. Hopefully the weather will cool off and will allow the swelling to reduce and let me. PLEASE!

Best Moment this Week: Our mini vacation to San Diego! It was great to get away just us three and experience something new together as well!

Looking forward to: Sleeping.......well. I guess that's never gonna happen again!

25 Weeks with Emma!