Whoo hoo, Baby C is officially viable! I also think s/he has really moved "up and out" this past week or so. Sometimes it feels like s/he is right in my lungs! (I'm sure this will only become more frequent in the weeks to come, haha.)
How far along? 24 weeks, 6 days.
Weight gain/loss: Up 2.6 pounds since last week. Although, I was happy to see this since I had lost weight at my last weigh-in. Now officially 11.0 pounds over my pre-pregnancy weight.
Maternity clothes? Always. And pretty much sweat pants and DH's t-shirts any time I'm at home. (See photo above, lol) I can barely fit into any of my regular t-shirts anymore!
Stretch marks? So far, still only on the boobs.
Sleep? No real problems sleeping, but I have still been waking up at least once per night every night. My newest thing are Charlie horses (also known as leg cramps in my calves... DH thinks I made that word up, but that's all I knew to call them growing up!). I wake up with a Charlie horse every few nights and they are EXCRUCIATING! Usually they jolt me awake and I just sob until they stop. :-( I know I'm getting enough vitamins and drinking enough liquids, so I'm not sure what else I can do to prevent them. If anyone has any ideas, I would love to hear them!
Best moment this week? Baby C kicking DH in the face last night while we were laying on the couch. Hilarious, and proof that he or she is getting really strong!
Food cravings: Nothing new really. I've been feeling a little nauseated again this past week, so I've been back on the fruit and ramean noodles with peas... actually, I'm eating some right now!
Gender: DH still says girl... I have no clue. Hooray Team Green! ;-)
Belly button in or out? Still about 2/3 innie, 1/3 flat.
Movement? Yes, Baby C is moving ALL the time now! I love it!
What I miss? Nothing really.
What I'm looking forward to: Hitting some sales tomorrow to look for baby stuff. I finally feel safe buying lots of baby things, and goodness knows we will be needing them soon!
Milestones: Baby C is officially viable!
I have been getting EXCRUCIATING leg cramps (charlie horses) too sometimes in my calf, sometimes in the back of my thigh, people keep telling me to eat more bananas, I haven't noticed a difference but i don't know, I am mentioning it to my dr at my next appointment.
ReplyDeleteAhh, I remember the leg cramps. And DH is crazy, I've always known them as Charlie horses too. I never found amything that helped and I would also always getting absolutely horrible hip pains in the middle of the night and cry out in pain. They sucked, hopefully you can find something that helps you!
ReplyDeleteHaha, I should always check what I write from my phone, ignore the typos! :P
ReplyDeleteWhen you feel baby by your lungs do you feel as though it takes your breath away for that moment? I don't know how to explain it but sometimes I'm breathing and it's like I skip a breath. It's as if someone punched me but no one did. I hope that makes sense. It's hard to explain.
ReplyDeleteI'm totally with you with the Charlie Horses. I called them that FOREVER. I do say leg cramps as well but I've called them that since I was a youngster. Mine just kind of went away on their own. I got them for a week straight then they just went away. You're brave...I cry for hubby to help me with the cramp. I just can't move when I get them I can only cry!!
I love ramean noodles too!!! I snack on them :)
I hope you had fun shopping!!!
Glad I'm not the only one who calls them "Charlie horses"! lol
ReplyDeleteMary, when I feel the baby up by my lungs, it seems to last for awhile. Its like something is pressing on my lungs and I physically cannot take deep breaths for hours. Its kind of crazy!
ANNNDDD, I just had a Charlie horse AND a cramp in the top of my foot (same leg) at the same time!!! Seriously, Baby C?! lol
ReplyDeleteAren't thos leg cramps the worst?! I am 23w2d and I have been getting them for a few weeks.
ReplyDeleteMy hubby usually will massage my calves and feet and that tends to help them go away faster.
Hope that helps!