Week 24

Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along: 24 Weeks

Size of Baby: a cantaloupe

Appointment Updates: Yesterday I went to my 24 week appointment. The baby's heartbeat is continuing to go down and is now at 150 beats per minute. People keep saying how small I am which definitely made me nervous that the baby wasn't growing enough.The doctor also measured my belly and I am right on schedule which was a relief. I also gained a few more pounds from the last appointment which Josh was just thrilled about. I am starting to get used to the fact that I need to gain weight to have a healthy little one. Our next appointment is our last monthly appointment because then we go down to meeting every two weeks. I will drink the lovely concotion to test for diabetes and we will get to see the baby again to check on my placenta.  

Symptoms: Other than my belly continuing to grow and a little more pressure, I can hardly even tell I am pregnant. I pray that I will continue to feel just as good as I do now during the next few months.  

Movement: The baby is moving a lot within my belly but not that much for Josh or anyone else to notice. I know I might regret this but I CAN'T wait for the baby to be able to kick and for Josh to feel it.

What I Miss: There is nothing that I am currently missing.

Cravings: I read on one of my baby journals that the baby is just starting to get taste buds which is maybe why mine are still constantly changing. I think I have a new favorite food every day. Last week was teacher appreciation week and we were spoiled with barbecue pork sandwiches one day and cake pops another. After eating both items, that is all I wanted for the rest of the week. I am still LOVING ice cream and salty foods such as doritos, chips, etc.  

Weekly Hightlights: We "celebrated" my first Mother's Day this weekend! Josh was adorable and sent flowers to school from the baby. Saturday, I got to see Alyssa for the first time since December so she finally got to see my baby bump. I think Alyssa thought the baby would magically kick for her but no such luck. We spent Saturday at the Cubs/Brewers game with the Pasiewicz Family. The game was very chilly but I still managed to get a horrible burn. Sunday we spent the day in Milwaukee with the TeBeests and G & G Heinen having lunch walking though the Milwuakee Domes. Grandma T also made us a lovely dinner. To say I was exhausted after a long weekend was an understatement.

Nursery Updates: As we I write from the couch, Josh is working on moving the electrical boxes in the nursery. After the electrical is fixed he will begin the installation of the wall. Josh is such a hard worker that he has been staying up way past my bed time working on the nursery. I must be exhausted because I slept through the hammering and screw-driving last night.

Prayers: I have been having a lot of anxiety over my job for next year. My caseload is continuing to change so I am completely unsure on how many students I will be having. I have been giving a full time contract but there is a possibility that I might be able to discuss options depending on my exact case load. Please continue to pray for me tht I will continue to give my anxiety over to God as he has a plan for me.

We tried to take a picture this morning but I hated it so we will try again soon. :)