Week 24: Viable baby in there!

We've made it to week 24 and tater tot just keeps growing. S/he is an active little squirt, always letting his/her momma know that they are in there....no matter what time of day:) We are getting excited, starting to think this is the real thing. My cravings for sweets are working in overdrive these days, not that I haven't always had a sweet tooth, but I feel like I have no self control when I am around chocolate. I'd like to blame tater tot, but I don't think that would be fair:) 

I am excited to fly to Indianapolis next week for my friend Kate's wedding and to spend time with my little "nephew" Will. Then Kimberly is getting married 2 weeks after that! I have been busy trying to find things that look semi-decent to wear for all these events...shopping for maternity clothes is not as fun as one would think! I am not complaining though:) 

My last appointment, my uterus measured at 23 weeks, when I was 20 weeks and 5 days...it will be interesting to see how things have changed at the next appt. I need to keep with my goal of having a SMALL baby!!!

Week 20

This is last weeks picture....just now being posted. I am still amazed with the ultrasound pictures and the fact that there is a real baby in my belly! The baby weighed approximately 13 ounces and was about 17 cm from head to rump. He or she is in the 68% for growth.

I am definitely starting to feel better and feel slightly more like myself. I have more energy, like for instance, I can last for a few hours of shopping and not need to lay on the couch for the rest of the day recovering. I am starting to eat vegetables again:), and started swimming this week too! I think Phil is thrilled that I can now contribute to household chores again, so he is not all on his own. The baby is still moving around lots and I am still excited about it....I hear this excitement will change at some point, but for now its good to know the baby is healthy and alive! Until next time....