25 weeks (Madeline)

How far along?: 25 weeks, 6 days. Oi! I really need to get on the ball, I didn't even take a picture this week & since my phone is currently MIA...none this week. =(

How big is baby?: Approximately the size of a Cauliflower, between 13.6-14.8 inches in length & weighing between 1.5-2.5 lbs. Gosh...that seems so big! 

Total weight gain/loss: +11 pounds as of this AM.

Maternity clothes?: Tanks (just for length) & a mix of maternity & non-maternity shirts. I need the Bella band all of the time now, but still wearing my regular jeans. 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 been TERRIBLE some days & okay other days. I finally asked my OB for an Rx at the my last appt & JUST started taking it yesterday. 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: She's still a night owl & likes to make her presence abundantly clear whenever I go to bed, but she's been a lot more active overall this week or I just feel more since she's growing so much. =)

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: Receiving some of the nursery decor I ordered online & piecing more of it together. I FINALLY picked a theme so I'm excited to gather things for her. =) Also, in non-baby related news (at least not MY baby) I'm looking forward to having a girl's day on Saturday & celebrating a sweet friend's soon-to-be baby.