25 Weeks

Size of baby: A cauliflower.  So much has changed!  Baby Squish is now about 14" long and 1.5 to 2.5 pounds.  Crazy!  

Weight gain: I feel enormous!  Will be weighing in next week at my appointment.

Maternity clothes:  I really can't wear much other than maternity clothes.  I have a few things that work, but most of the time I am wearing maternity jeans, long tops, etc.  

Nursery: Leaving this out for the next little while, since the nursery is pretty much done.  Will post photos soon!  I know, I keep saying that - just haven't had a chance!

Development / Movement: Baby's nervous system is rapidly developing, and baby now has a sense of equilibrium, knowing which was is up versus down.  I think maybe that is part of the reason I am feeling so much movement!  Every time I change positions, baby does flips and flops inside.  This Friday, Trey and I SAW baby move for the first time from the outside of my belly.  So strange!  Squishy is also growing more hair and will be growing in size dramatically over the next little while.

Sleep:  I am sleeping really well lately.  This weekend, Trey and I slept until 10 and 10:30am both days!  Yikes!

What I miss:  High heels!  I wore a pair today, but it wasn't easy.  I miss my stilettos!

Best moment this week: Had a great week this week.  Early in the week I had one of my favourite facials, a hair appointment, and met a new design client.  I also had a couple of great workouts, got lots done around the house, made some good meals, visited with Anita and Linden a couple of times. The best part of the week was probably yesterday.  Trey and I took the dogs and spent the day up in Whistler, walking around, and having a nice patio lunch in the gorgeous fall weather.  Then we headed back to Anita and Jeff's for a lovely dinner (home cooked by Jeff), and a movie night.  This morning we met them again for brunch at the Salmon House, which was also really nice.  The weather has been spectacular lately, too.  Just warm, sunny, and beautiful.

Looking forward to: This week promises to be a good one.  It is my Mom's 60th birthday tomorrow.  Wish we could be there to celebrate.  I have a mani/pedi booked with Christie, I have a bunch of design work to do.  Halloween this week should be fun - we're planning on getting lots of kids in our new neighbourhood, so that will be fun!  I also have a doctor's appointment on Halloween.  Then on Friday I have my glucose test, which should be fun (not).  Friday night we are headed out for dinner for Arman's birthday, and Saturday we are hosting a Halloween party.  Good week ahead!

Cravings: Fruit, fruit, fruit!  Oranges, grapes, and fresh berries mostly.  Also chocolate.

Symptoms:  Feeling big and a little less mobile.  Things like bending down to tie shoes is a bit uncomfortable.  My hands still swell up when I sleep so that when I wake up they are sore.  Also lots of movement from Squish!

Workouts: I'm not longer sick.  If you can believe it, my voice still isn't 100%, but I feel great (FINALLY), so I've been back to the gym.  I think I slightly overdid it in my excitement, because I've been so sore I can hardly move.  Tomorrow's workout should help stretch me out a bit.  Love being back at the gym.  I did a couple of weight training workouts this week, so haven't done a bar method class in a while, but will do soon!