We met a couple from Canada on our vacation, and they said at 24 weeks in Canada, the doctors start considering you as 2 patients (you and the baby) instead of 1, which I thought was a pretty cool statement :)
Baby boy is growing away... he's now the size of a CANTALOUPE. That's huge! I was at the grocery store with Lukas last weekend and held up a cantaloupe against my belly, and said that's how big he is in there. It's wild to think he's getting SO big... and it's no wonder that the size of my belly has dramatically increased.
We had our 24-week appointment last week, and the doctor said all is good. Baby's heartbeat is a strong 145 bmp and he's been moving around like crazy. I've found that he's really active at night (after dinner) when I'm lounging on the couch, in the middle of the night when I wake up to pee, he's turning backflips in my belly at 3am, and when I wake up in the morning, he's rearing and ready to go! During the day I feel him kicking about, but it's not as pronounced as those key times... and probably because I'm busy that I don't notice as much. But, his kicks are definitely getting stronger. I think we've got a little soccer player in there!
Lukas and I finally started registering this past weekend, and I have one word: OVERWHELMING. Walking into Buy Buy Baby was like a foreign land, as you're bombarded with thousands of products, half of which you've never heard of before. I did a lot of research and asked friends for their recommendations, but WOW. It's daunting...
We decided we're going to tackle our registry in stages, as it was a bit too much for us on Day 1. We got our stroller, car seat and carrier, and called it a day. Now, I feel like I have at least a bit better grasp on it and we'll be more prepared for our next trip! As our first experience was information overload and made me feel like I have no idea what I'm doing... I have SO much to learn before our baby boy arrives!
We're heading back to Madison this weekend to see my family, but when we get back, it's focus time! We need to start prepping the nursery, finish our registry, finish reading our baby books and take our pre-natal classes. I signed up for a handful of different classes and our first one is in a few weeks. I'm excited :)
Otherwise, I'm feeling good and my belly is growing! I definitely look pregnant now.
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| 24 weeks! |
How far along: 24 weeks
Baby's size: Cantaloupe (10.5 - 11.8 inches and 12.7 - 20.8 ounces)
Weight gain: 18 lbs
Symptoms: I started taking Claritin and OTC eye drops last week for my allergies, and that seems to be helping. Otherwise, I'm feeling good overall. My hips continue to be really achy when I sleep, and I need to pee like 500 times a day, but hey, welcome to pregnancy!
Pregnancy perks: One word: COSTCO samples. A pregnant women's dream (but also deadly)! OMG, this made my Sunday... cherry pie samples, muffin samples, BACON samples. Yes, yes, yes!
Things I miss: Sushi! And, wine.
Food aversions: Eggs and shrimp.
Food cravings: I was DYING for a coffee this past week.... and DONUTS! Ha. But, I restrained. I did order some decaf K cups and can now pretend that I'm drinking a cup o' Joe in the morning :) Oh, and I've been craving... Chipotle. This has become a once a week staple. Heaven!
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