I guess time flies when you're having fun!
So I'm sitting down now, with my "chill songs" playlist on in the background, and I'm writing my 25 week blog entry.
Man - 25 weeks, that's 15 left to go! Only 15. And since I find time goes by faster when I'm working every day, lets subtract my working weekends from those 15, and I'm left with 7 weeks (all pretty much in October) The next 15 weeks are going to FLY by!!!
And a close up on my hair too - since I still cannot get over the fact that my curls are gone... this look took much product scrunching and blow drying with a diffuser to achieve...
So how am I feeling these days? Actually pretty good. I mean obviously I'm still big, but I started a prenatal workout class on Thursday, and you would be amazed at how awesome for the self esteem it feels to be in a room with 15 other pregnant ladies all gasping for air and waddling around. I suddenly didn't feel so beached whale-esque as I was with my sisters! The class itself was awesome too - our instructor is also quite pregnant, and at one point she said "And don't worry if this is hard to do - because I'm dying over here" rather than a fitness instructor coming up with alternate moves for those fitness challenged while she makes it look so effortless doing the "more of a challenge" move, she straight out admitted to having a hard time herself. It was awesome. We were all on the same page- and I completely understand why Jessica (the studio owner) only has the Bump and Groove class when she has a preggo instructor- it really does help to know she's in the same boat while she's asking you to do squats! That being said, I feel like the ladies at the studio need to be on constant preggo rotation because that class is so valuable to so many ladies!!
The nursery is coming along too - now complete with insulation... on most of the walls anyway - we had to go back to get a different type of sound insulation for the wall that is shared with the bathroom... it's very noisy in the nursery when someone is running water of any kind in the bathroom - we figure we might as well do it right while the walls are open! Currently the new insulation is sitting in the middle of the room, but I believe that's a project Ben wants to finish tomorrow night when I'm at Bump and Groove. Then it's drywall, tape, mud, and paint!!! I can't wait until I can start decorating!!
Speaking of decorating I bought a few things for the baby's room the other day! I bought some fabric to make curtains out of, and I bought a watercolor print that I had had my eye on for months! I'm excited to have the room finished enough for me to get in there and start furnishing it!!
Last night, Ben and I also filmed another Daddy Experience video - I quite enjoy these videos, as I get to just lay there while Ben does all the talking :) Check it out! (and check out the other one's too - I'm pretty proud of my man!)
Anywho - here's the recap!
How far along? 25 Weeks
Total weight gain: 17 Pounds - Last week after my 6 pound jump, I then
went back down 3 pounds, and then up again – it’s a fluctuating sort of a week
Inches gained in the waist: 8" - same same
Inches gained in the waist: 8" - same same
Maternity clothes? Yes!!
Stretch marks? None that I can see anywhere!
Sleep: I’ve been sleeping a little better – but I have
noticed with the increase in size there has also been an increase in heat at
night, and several times I’ve woken an hour or two after falling asleep only to
throw the covers off of me in a frantic panic to cool down.
Best moment this week:
Lump pulling my belly to one side to enjoy the purring of my kitty!
Miss Anything? Walking fast – I’m sure Ben misses it
too – our walks are now peppered with much gasping and requesting to slow
down.
Movement: Lots! Her kicks and punches are much bigger now, and some feel like pushes or her sliding an appendage across my skin here and there – when they used to be just quick pops. And the movement is starting to move a little more – she has discovered my bladder, and thinks its really fun to kick it when it’s swollen.
Movement: Lots! Her kicks and punches are much bigger now, and some feel like pushes or her sliding an appendage across my skin here and there – when they used to be just quick pops. And the movement is starting to move a little more – she has discovered my bladder, and thinks its really fun to kick it when it’s swollen.
Food cravings: This week it was garlic stuffed green olives
– I could have eaten the entire jar the moment we bought it!!! And I went through a lot of
strawberries!!! Mmm Fresh
Fruit!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Still just bad smells
Gender: GIRL!
Labor Signs: Too early!
Symptoms: I pee like a pregnant lady, and I grunt
getting in and out of the car.
Also I rub my belly and hold my sides when walking more often than not
(it helps the cramping)
Belly Button in or out? Still in, I attempted to take
a picture of it today, but in every photo my belly button looked like a butt
hole, so I opted not to share that one.
I was just trying to show where my belly button piercing was sitting
these days – I think I’ll just show the people who want to see in person.
Wedding rings on or off? Off, but I'm still wearing my "replacement ring" which is my old junior high ring from my parents.
Wedding rings on or off? Off, but I'm still wearing my "replacement ring" which is my old junior high ring from my parents.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Very Happy!
Looking forward to: Maternity Photos!