Weeks 24 and 25!

How far along?  25 Weeks, 2 Days

How big is baby? More than 1.5 pounds and the size of an eggplant! So crazy he's growing so fast.

Gender? Boy, no name yet... we won't officially decide till he is born and we see his beautiful face. We have a few thoughts though: Rory, Elijah, Drake, William, Evan, Ethan, Cameron and a boatload more. What do you think? I like the name William the best so far but Chris is determined the middle name be Robert after his step-father. SO William Robert... sounds great in long form but short form for both becomes Billy Bob or as my brother Mark likes to call him Bilbo. Sadly enough tho this name has now caught on and even I'm calling him Billy Bob or Bilbo lol. My poor child is doomed.

Weight gain? I weighed myself yesterday and I was -2 pds... so I'm going to say total weight gain so far about 20pds.

Symptoms? Leg and foot cramps, insane shortness of breath and oh the HEARTBURN. Thank goodness it's a myth, otherwise I'd have a little Austin Powers on my hands (remember in the movie, he came out with a hairy chest). Oh the mental pictures lol.

Food cravings?Nothing really, not since my sprinkle doughnut, which even though I still find them oddly delicious, I'm not needing one everyday.

Sleep? Good. I wake up to change positions every now and again and pee but other then that I can't complain. Seriously... I'm in bed by 930 most nights and I'm out cold immediately. I'm loving it. 

Movement?Lots and lots of hickups but not too many kicks (in fact they're very rare lately... should I be concerned)? I was supposed to see my doctor yesterday but once again he had to cancel so now I'm stuck waiting till the 27th (that's almost 2 months since my last appt.) I'm debating if I should call up my regular doctor and schedule an appt with him just to make sure. What do you think?

What I am looking forward to? Seeing my doctor!!! Feeling more baby kicks and just the next 3.5 months in general.

Belly Photo: None this week cause honestly it hasn't changed since my last post... another reason why i'm concerned... I don't seem to be growing. :o( 

 Alright... so Rachel requested below that there be a belly shot no matter what so here it is: 

Favorite Moment: About a week ago we were laying in bed and Chris was actually able to feel the baby move. He didn't say much, just that it felt almost like a heart beat (I think it was a hiccup)  and he gave me a kiss and cuddled. This little moment made me realize that even though he's terrified he's still going to love and cherish our son just like I will.

Another Update (although a little late)

How far along?  23 weeks 6 days

How big is baby? 23 cm from head to heel, and over a pound! About the size of a large mango.

Gender? Boy

Weight gain? +21 pounds total

Symptoms? Still heartburn, muscle cramps and the not so sexy part.... gas lol. I also have those random days where I'm sick but I've been doing awesome so YAY!

Food cravings? Sprinkle Doughnuts from Tim Hortons. Kinda odd, cause I NEVER liked those before but I can't get enough now. 

Sleep?  Bah :o(  not so great  because my hips are all out of wack (so says the chiropractor) and if  I lay on my one side for too long my hips and lower back ache like no tomorrow and it causes me to barely sleep. Even the pillows don't help and now I'm forced to sleep on my back which I know isn't actually ideal.

Movement? Tons, when music is on he really goes crazy and I'm pretty sure the little bubble like movements are hiccups (which he seems to have constantly). Last week I felt him kick on the outside (it actually moved my arm) and that was pretty awesome, but he hasn't kicked that hard again since.

What I am looking forward to? My next doctors appt, on the 15th, it was supposed to be last week but our cat got really sick and I had to pick him up from the vet.

Belly Photo: