24 Weeks... Maybe.

I met my new doctor today, and he is incredible. He's very good with his interaction, answering all my questions, and listening to my concerns. The appointment was a normal one-- check the size of my uterus, listen to baby's heartbeat (and his kicks, since he was not thrilled), and talk about any concerns I have, that sort of thing. 

I will never get sick of hearing his strong heartbeat, and the look on the Hubby's face when he hears it. He is so excited to be a dad, and that just thrills me. However, we got a little surprise at todays appointment. When my doctor measured me, he said that I was measuring a little bit bigger than he would expect at 24 weeks, so he wanted to do a really quick ultrasound just too see if everything was alright. 

We found out Graeson is measuring at 26 weeks! Holy cow, baby could be here even sooner!! That's so exciting for us. Kaleb would love to have him here before Thanksgiving, just so he can show him off. The doctor said he didn't want to change my due date just yet, we'll see how I'm measuring at the next appointment. 

WHAT BABY'S UP TO

(at 24 weeks) 

Graeson has gained about 4 oz since last week, putting him at just over a pound, and measuring about the length of an ear of corn. His taste buds are still developing, along with his brain and his lungs. My uterus is now about the size of a soccer ball. 

Grae is most active when I sit down to relax, or climb into bed, and as of recently, whenever Daddy puts his hand on my tummy. 

HOW I'M FEELING 

I'm still having quite a bit of morning sickness (or night sickness, rather) and I am beyond over it. I feel almost more tired than in the first trimester, but I have an appetite now-- when the nausea doesn't decide to rear it's head. When it comes to eating, however, I still am a snacker, which is better than not eating! I'm drinking more water than anything else (I don't want to have to be in and out of the hospital for dehydration again!) My sleep pattern is insane lately-- I'm tired all through the day, and when I finally get into bed, I'm wide awake. Hahah, it drives me crazy, but that's the miracle of life! 

WHAT I'M THINKING

This pregnancy seems to be flying by, but at the same time dragging on! I wonder all the time what he'll look like -- will he have Kaleb's eyes? my nose? be shy like Kaleb, or smiley and laugh out loud like me? I can't wait to meet him! I am still pretty fearful of being a mother; afraid that I might fail, or that I can't do it. Luckily, I have an amazing support system behind me cheering me on. I am very much ready for this new adventure in my life. And as of late, I am mourning the loss of my toes. (: Hahah!

ღxo--

E. Hunter