How far along? 25 Weeks
Gender: Boy
Total weight gain/loss: 23 lbs +
Maternity clothes? Yep; maternity bottoms and a size up in my normal tops! I did a little bit of shopping when we were in Montreal and snagged some cute basic tees, and light sweaters. They fit my bump and I know I will be able to rock them postpartum. Now that the weather is getting nicer, I am super excited about wearing lighter jackets (my winter jacket literally cannot be zipped up!) and maxi skirts! And scarves! Lots of cute scarves!
Stretch marks? Nope! Not yet!
Sleep: Sleep is good…I’ve been experiencing some round ligament pains at night and BRUTAL leg cramps so those seem to wake me from my preggo slumber. Oh, and our cat Charles is a little monster. He meows at the weirdest times of the night and I can’t handle it. It’s time for kitty training slash no more kitty in bedrooms…it’s going to be brutal at first but it is essential, especially because we plan on having our little dude in the bedroom with us for the first little while.
Best moment this week: Not pregnancy related at all but I finally drove our standard car to and from work. I had a plan to do it (after 4 long years of being terrified of the stick shift and TO traffic) for the first of April and onwards. I have never been more terrified in my life. I had a full-blown panic attack the day before, dreading the fact that I was to drive to work. I knew I had to confront it and just get it done and there is nothing worse than strollers on the Toronto Transit system…so…I cried and then buckled myself into the car and drove into the city. It was not a smooth ride that’s for sure but I was pretty proud. I’m sure every day is going to get easier…even though every time I am to drive to work or home, I have to give myself a serious pep-talk. Sigh. I need a massage.
Have you told family and friends: Yes! Yes! Yes!
Miss Anything? My pre-baby bump awesome boyfriend jeans. They’re all I can think about. Oh, and my ability to stay up later than 10pm. I used to be so productive.
Movement: Yes! This little mister is rolling, moving, and fist-pumping up a storm!
Food cravings: Sushi. Pink lemonade. Mini eggs. Milk (so much milk!). Grapes. I would love a Diet Pepsi with lime and lots and lots of ice…I dream about chugging it all the time.
Have you started to show yet: Yep. There’s no denying that.
Labor Signs: Nope! Phew!
Belly Button in or out? In-ish. Out-ish. Shallow as all hell.
Wedding rings on or off? On! :)
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Easter dinner with the Bowman family and working away on the nursery! Oh, and my first baby shower that’s coming up at the end of the month. Really looking forward to celebrating this sweet little dude with my family in Ottawa!
This week went by so fast! Happy to have a long weekend; they’re the best kind! I plan on spending it with loved ones, cleaning and organizing our apartment, & relaxing!
I hope you all have a very Happy Easter!
XO
