24 Weeks!

Baby is the size of an ear of corn this week! 

How far along? 24 weeks- I have hit the 6 month mark

Total weight gain/loss: After eating healthier and working out I am up 18 lbs
Maternity clothes? I literally live in maternity pants. Not tops though, I have a few but mostly have been wearing my maternity tank tops with my non maternity cardigans over them. I just can't button them closed. 

Stretch marks? Thank God I am still stretch mark free! 

Sleep: I back to loving my pregnancy pillow;) but I sleep horribly. I never sleep a full night, my insomnia is crazy, I can't get comfortable, and when I do sleep I have the most odd dreams. 

Best moment this week: Chad bought me the most amazing ice cream this week. I haven't had any desire for sweet things like chocolate or ice cream but I have craved salty things like chips. He found me Ben and Jerry's "late night snack" which is a vanilla bean ice cream with a salted caramel cream swirl and chocolate covered potato chips.It has the perfect salty kick after each bite! :)

Movement: He/She seems to be moving more and more every day. You can even see my belly move when he/she kicks now almost always. It is different thought than last time because my placenta is in front. When he/she rolls or pushes on it, it kind of actually hurts  in an odd way. 

Food cravings: SALTY CHIPS! Oooo a can of pringles sounds sooo good right now but I have been trying to be a bit healthier and turn my chip craving into eating veggie straws. Sometimes, if I don't think about it too hard, I hardly notice the difference. They still have the crunch and bit of salt. 


Belly Button in or out? It is about half in and half out at the moment.

Wedding rings on or off? Wedding ring is still fits with no problems, actually with the weather being so cold lately it is quite loose most of the time.

What I miss: I miss being able to play and wrestle with Ellery the way I used to. I am now always afraid she will jump on my belly or hurt the baby in some way. I feel like I am always telling her no when we play. 

What I am looking forward to: Chad and I are planning a 3 day get away to the cities for a "babymoon". It will be a nice him and I time (Ellery is going to grandmas house) before the baby comes. 

Weekly Wisdom: A student of mine had his dad die in an accident this week. It just proves how short life can be and how I need to stop stressing/worrying about the little things in life. Family is my biggest concern and priority.