24 Weeks

How Far Along: 24 Weeks

Size of baby:  Ear of corn (almost 12 inches and a little over a pound)
Maternity Clothes: I wear mostly skirts with elastic waists, stretchy pants or my maternity shorts. I wear maternity tops but I also bought some regular long tank tops from Old Navy and love them! Especially for my walks because my old work out tops were riding up all the time - and I don't want to stretch out my regular clothes either.
Gender: Boy!

Movement: Oh, I definitely feel movement now! I was so unsure for a while but a couple of days after my 22 week post I was at the lake with my friends and I woke up to my little guy kicking me. I was so stunned that I put my hand on my stomach to double check ... and sure enough, he kicked again! It was one of the best feelings. I now feel him all the time. I smile every time it happens. It seems he likes to kick really early in the morning (which sometimes wakes me up), in the middle of the day when I am at work, and always at night when I am trying to fall asleep. I love my little kicker!

Sleep: Still getting up a couple times a night but other than that, I sleep pretty good.
What I miss: Nothing really.
Cravings: I made oatmeal cookies last weekend for Father's Day and have LOVED eating them as a treat each night. Also, watermelon is my new favorite fruit. They are so delicious right now!

Aversions: None

Symptoms: Frequent bathroom breaks, still breaking out, and lately my stomach has been itching a lot and I've heard it is because you skin is stretching. However, I have been putting on this lotion called "Oh Baby! Belly Butter" by Mambino Organics and it seems to be helping. Plus, it is also supposed to help with preventing stretch marks but who knows.

Best Moment this week: Last Saturday, when Jason was able to feel the baby kick. He has really wanted to feel it but every time I tell him to put his hand on my belly the baby stops. It is so frustrating! I guess our little guy is just a little shy :). But last Saturday morning, while we were still lying in bed, I was able to get Jason to quickly feel my belly while our little guy was doing some serious kicking and Jason was finally able to feel it. Jason was so happy and I'm glad he was able to connect with our little miracle.