24 Weeks (Madeline)

How far along?: 24 weeks, 6 days (Better late then never..?)

How big is baby?: Approximately the size of a Cantaloupe, between 10.5-11.8 inches in length & weighing between 12.7-20.8 oz. Again, huge range in potential size.

Total weight gain/loss: +9 pounds as of this AM and has been pretty steady right around this mark.

Maternity clothes?: Tanks (just for length) & a mix of maternity & non-maternity shirts. I need the Bella band for my pants all of the time, but still wearing my regular pants. I have two pairs of maternity pants currently that I HATE. =(

Symptoms: Loss of appetite & lots of fatigue are still the most prominent ones this week. The heartburn has TERRIBLE some days & okay other days, definitely asking for something prescribed at my next appt. The back pain is also increasing, especially if we're in the car for longer periods of time.

Stretch marks?: Still just the ones from H thus far.

Sleep: I'm tired. ALL THE TIME. This is probably the story of my life from now until FOREVER.

Movement: Right now, she seems to be more of a night owl & after 9:30PM seems to be her most active time of day. I have felt her lightly on the outside a few times, but she's pretty shy & moves away if she can tell we are trying to feel her. --Yep, this hasn't changed.

Food cravings: I don't have as many aversions, but still lack of appetite. My stomach fills quickly with small amounts of food & nothing sounds particularly great still. Not really sure at what point this is going to change, but whatever...I'm used to it at this point.

Gender: Sweet baby girl. <3

Labor Signs: Nothing yet, clearly.

Belly Button in or out?: In & I'll be surprised if it doesn't stay that way. I have yet to ever "pop" with any pregnancy.

What I miss: Still just the same old, same old. Energy & motivation!

What I am looking forward to: I guess my OB appt today, just so we can see how she's doing, but otherwise definitely looking forward to getting things together for baby girl and in non-baby related news, soccer season ending next week! It's exhausting right now.