And here are some bump-progression pictures! First one is at 24 weeks, 2 days, the second is 25 weeks, 5 days. Andrew is at 25 weeks, 5 days in the last picture.
Cravings: Slurpees and Hotdogs. I haven't given into the hotdogs, but I have had a couple of slurpees! This girl is not gaining favor with her grandpa if she continues the hotdog mess ;)
Aversions: Nothing! But I still notice little things that make me nauseous, but I think they are just weird associations with my early pregnancy days.
Baby size: Grapefruit- Cantaloupe- Cauliflower
Recent Emotional Feelings: I have been much more moody recently. I notice myself getting more hyped up about little things, and I am starting to get really stressed. I will be working two jobs up to the beginning of June, and I keep thinking I am just not going to have enough time to finish everything by the time she gets here. I know that is silly and everyone says I'll be nesting in the last few weeks which will give me superpowers to get everything done, but I am a planner. I like having things done in advance and getting to just make small changes last minute.
Recent Physical Feelings: I have felt pretty great! I have gained 10 pounds, so I am starting to feel that more and more. Socks are ridiculously hard to get on. Clothes are still no fun at all. Nothing fits WELL. It's getting old not looking cute.
Things I’m most looking forward to in pregnancy: I'm really looking forward to maternity leave, mostly to ease my anxious mind about all the things that need to be done. Also, I am really really looking forward to our baby showers!! I have awesome friends and family all joining in to plan a couple, and I couldn't be more thankful for all their efforts already!
Things I’m most looking forward to when baby arrives: I'm really looking forward to looking back and saying "I don't even remember life before this girl!". I know everyone says to make it a point to stay a couple and all, and honestly I don't see that being a huge problem. People gave us the same warning when we got married: "oh, nothing will ever be the same. It's not about you anymore. He might be sweet now but you just wait a few years down the road..." I think people giving this negative advice usually have grounds in their own lives for it, but it is all usually rooted in a jealous heart. I barely remember life before marriage, and we dated for 5 years before we got married 2 years ago. The people I admire most have found creative ways to keep their marriage priority while raising healthy children. Ultimately, we are aiming to please Christ in our lives, not other people.
Best moment of the week: We had some beautiful days last weekend, and Andrew and I were able to work in our yard. I think it was a part of my nesting-self that enjoyed this so much. I cleaned out our flower bed while Andrew mowed. Although I got a little poison ivy from it, it was worth the Vitamin D boost and energy output!
Andrew’s Shining Moment: The day after we started gardening, I really wanted a couple of plants. I was dying to get them in the ground and make our home a little more naturally beautiful on the outside! Well, we went to three different stores and couldn't find a single plant I wanted (I have very specific plans... I want to actually keep my garden alive now, not just plant something pretty, haha). So at our final destination, Andrew decided he'd find the seeds, but I wasn't satisfied (stupid hormones). So we went on another journey for an unknown item to cheer me up! We never found it, but later that day, Andrew told me he wanted to get my pretty new gardening gloves to help make me feel better. Even though we didn't buy anything for the garden that day, it was really sweet to see how much he was looking out to please me in my silly hormonal state!
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