How far along: 25 Weeks
Due Date: September 6, 2013
Total Weight Gained: I had an appointment on Wednesday, and I lost 2 lbs since my appointment in April. Luckily, my OB was understanding!
How big is baby? Our sweet pea is around 1 1/2 lbs and 13 1/2 inches long! Even better, he/she is viable if born early. While we don't want that to happen, I can breathe a sigh of relief now!
How baby is growing: Baby #4 is beginning to exchange the long, lean look for some baby fat. The wrinkled skin will begin to smooth out and he/she will start to look more and more like a newborn. He/She is also growing more hair — and if you could see it, you'd now be able to discern its color and texture. {from babycenter.com}
Maternity Clothes: I'm still wearing my regular clothes. My regular pants are still loose.
Stretch Marks: None! I've never had one before, so I'm hoping that trend continues!
Sleep: Sleep is a bit more difficult now. I have to sleep on my side, and use a king-size pillow between my knees to stay comfortable. Plus, I have to wake for an early morning pee break!
Best Pregnancy Moment of the Week: Hearing the heartbeat at my 24 week appointment. It's always a wonderful, reassuring sound! Also? Getting through my glucose test!!!
Movement: The baby is very strong and active!
Food Cravings: None.
Food Aversions: All but a few things.
Morning Sickness: I still have hyperemesis, and I'm taking daily medication for it. It's *kind of* funny in a pathetic sort of way when you reach 25 weeks and you're still sick every day! But...it is what it is, and I'm growing an awesome human being, so that's why you won't hear me complaining too much!
Gender: It's a surprise! We didn't find out with Dylan, Lexie, and Lily either!
Names: The girl name is chosen, but we still have a huge list of boy names and nothing sounds perfect!
Symptoms: Hyperemesis (morning (ALL DAY) sickness), Braxton Hicks contractions (irritable uterus), abdominal pain, anemia, exhaustion, peeing more frequently, constipation, and irritability.
Exercise: Treadmill workouts Monday-Friday this week.
What I miss: Feeling normal. I have been sick since January 3rd!
What I'm looking forward to: Meeting our sweet baby!
25 Week Picture: I'm not quite sure where my bump went this week! The baby is very low and laying sideways, and apparently well hidden.
