Week 25!

I can't believe I'm 25 weeks already!! So many people told me that as soon as I found out the gender at 20 weeks, time would fly by, and it's so true. I've been the world's biggest blog slacker, and haven't posted in few weeks, but I plan on being much better that. I just started a full-time semester for school (am I crazy?), I have a calling in the Stake RS, I have my photography business on the side, and I'm trying to make preparations for a baby, so bear with me! These next few months are going to be a bit crazy around here. I have luckily, stayed on top of my baby journal (for the most part). I love writing letters to my baby boy, and tracking how I'm feeling and what's going on in every doc apt. Sometimes I honestly forget that I'm pregnant when I'm super busy and not thinking about it. Then I look down, and hey! There's a baby down there! My favorite thing is feeling his fingers (at least I think it's his fingers, or maybe toes) brush against the side of my uterus. It's different then a kick, it's very light, like a brushing feeling of several tiny fingers. I love it! I just want to grab them! I think he knows I'm telling you about that, because he's brushing his little fingers or toes right now as I type! I also love feeling him move his whole body. Sometimes he'll kick on my left side, but I feel another movement on my right side, and I realize how big he is! I'm excited for when I can tell where he is at, 24-7. I can't tell where he is unless he moves, and I can't usually tell what body parts are moving. But soon!!


How far along? 25 weeks
Baby size: 13.6 inches, a pound and a half, about the size of an eggplant!
Total weight gain/loss: Ughh... last week I was at 157 at the doctors. My pre-pregnancy weight was 135. But I don't look like I've gained fat, it all seems to be going to my middle where baby is at, which is a good thing! 
Maternity clothes? I can still fit in my pre-pregnancy shirts, but maternity tops are more comfortable. Maternity pants all the way! 
Stretch marks? None on my tummy, but some on my breasts
Sleep: Good for the most part. I love my pillows!!
Best moment this week: Feeling his whole body move at once!
Movement: Every two or so hours, he wakes up and kicks for about 30-60 minutes on and off!
Food cravings: Lots of fruit, baked potatoes, chocolate
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Have you started to show yet: Oh yes! you can't mistake!
Gender: Boy!
Symptoms: It's getting difficult to bend over, and if I squat to pick something up from the floor, Matt has to help me get back up! lol
Wedding rings on or off? On!
Looking forward to: Buying him more clothes! :)

Last Doctor's Appointment Update:
I'm measuring perfectly, baby's heart rate is 136 (right where it should be), I've got great blood pressure, and she said i should be expecting some Braxton Hicks contractions soon! Haven't had any yet though, and I consider that a good sign. I also got my flu shot, which made me get the flu. :/ Luckily I'm almost over it. Next appointment I have to do my glucose test... Ugh. Not looking forward to drinking that nasty stuff. Wish me luck!