month six

Not the best picture, but it will do!

How far along: 24 weeks (6 months)

Size of baby: an ear of corn in length and just over a pound! 

Total weight gain/loss: We've definitely hit a growth spurt this month and I've been able to tell in my appetite. As in, there are days that I just can't get enough to eat. I'm thinking I've gained between 6-10 pounds total so far this pregnancy...but I'm sitting right at my prepregnancy weight right now (if that makes any sense whatsoever). In my mind, I'll start actually adding pounds gained when I pass where I was before I got pregnant because that's what I'll really feel like I need to "lose" afterwards. Not that I won't be able to handle losing an extra 10 pounds past whatever that may be.

Maternity Clothes: Yes! I can still fit in my Nike running shorts and some of my t-shirts on days where I can just be comfy. But on days that I have to look presentable, it's maternity all the way.

Gender: Girl!!!!

Baby Name: Addison Grey ("Addie Grey") Joey's grandma's name was Addie and my grandma's middle name was Grey. So, we are putting the two names together to honor both grandmas.

Movement: Definitely. Now Joey, Tripp and Mak have all felt her move. Last night, while lying in bed, Joey and I watched my tummy jump around. I'm past the point of just feeling kicks and punches and I'm feeling her shift and roll.

Sleep: Other than having to get up to go to the bathroom (or Tripp and Mak still making occasional night time calls) I'm sleeping pretty good right now.

What I miss: I actually can't think of anything right now. I'm enjoying every second!

Cravings: Definite surge in my appetite this month. I pretty much only eat my normal 3 meals/day and I don't really do any snacking in between meals. But when my feet hit the floor in the morning, I am STARVING. My biggest craving is chocolate milk. I have to have a glass first thing in the morning, and right before falling asleep at night. It's not good when there's no milk in the house (which luckily rarely happens). And, I've actually enjoyed vegetables A LOT more this pregnancy than I ever did with Tripp or Makinley.

Symptoms: Just the typical ones for this stage of pregnancy. Nothing crazy.

Best moment this month: Watching her move around from the outside. Getting lots of clothes for her from two sweet friends.....and the beginning of SUMMER. Now, I can really focus on getting her room ready! I can't believe how quickly everything is flying by!