I don't know where the time is going and that its been 4 weeks since my last bump update. I'm now 24 weeks pregnant and slightly anxious that all we have is a few cute outfits for her. Part of me is stressing that we need to get a move on and the other half of me is telling me to relax because we still have a long way to go.
We had a little bit of a scare the other week when I didn't feel baby girl move at all one day. I tried everything from lying down on my side to drinking hot & cold drinks but I was't feeling a thing and I'd say she's getting herself into a little routine so I can kind of expect when to feel movements. It finally got to about 5pm before I called my midwife and she told me it was probably best to head to the hospital just to get everything checked out. I try to be as relaxed as possible when pregnant because my natural self would worry and panic about EVERYTHING which would make this whole experience a nightmare, but I felt as though I had given her enough time to get a shuffle on and she just wasn't. After waiting what seemed a life time, I was finally checked out and given the all clear. Thank goodness.
While we were waiting, Josh and I had to agree to disagree about how many months pregnant I am. I won't say who said what, but one of us thinks I'm 6 months now (24 weeks = 6 months) and the other thinks I'm not 6 months until around week 28 when I'll only have 12 weeks to go (12 weeks = 3 months left of the pregnancy). It really baffled us and even google couldn't help us decide who was right so I'll take it to a readers vote! Am I 6 months pregnant yet or not?
Anyway... on to the bump update!
How far along // 24 weeks
Size of baby // An aubergine (which hasn't changed these last couple of weeks, just increasing in weight)
Maternity clothes // Still only jeans! Most of my tops are baggy so I've not had to buy any new ones, although I'm kind of dying to go shopping. I feel like I wear the same 3 outfits on repeat which is so boring!
Stretch marks & changes // No stretch marks yet but I've noticed a very faint brown line down my tummy.
Movement // Thankfully yes! She is a little wriggler. My mum and sister were able to feel her for the first time last week which was so special. I can see her move from the outside too which always makes me light up!
Sleep // Still sleeping fine but wake up every time I move during the night and I get really numb if I lay on the same side for too long so I'm constantly switching sides. I think its time to invest in one of those pregnancy pillows!
Food Cravings // Nope. But my sweet tooth has came back in full force (I wasn't interested in chocolate or sweets at all for the first few months when I was sick). The other day I had 3 chocolate bars one after the other. My appetite in general is getting bigger which I'm enjoying (hello double portions!) but I need to make sure I'm making healthy choices so not to pile on the weight!
Names // We have a first name picked out that we are probably 99% sure on but we don't want to say what it is yet just incase we change our minds when we see her. I have a middle name I really want but Josh needs some convincing, so not quite there yet!
SLC x
p.s... I am looking for some good pregnancy books to read so would LOVE to hear some suggestions! Let me know what you're favourites were whilst pregnant :)
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