Bump Update: 24 Weeks

 I'm so excited to reach the big 24 week milestone!!! Baby can now survive outside the womb! Although, we plan on keeping her in there for a good 16 weeks still, right baby girl?

23 weeks after a 3 mile run

How Far Along: 24 weeks today, July 13

Size Of Baby: According to baby center: Little Peanut is growing!  1 1/3 lbs, and 12 inches long, about the size of a corn on the cob!  Her body is filling out proportionally and she'll soon start to plump up. Her brain is also growing quickly now, and her taste buds are continuing to develop. Her lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" as well as cells that produce surfactant, a substance that will help her air sacs inflate once she hits the outside world. Her skin is still thin and translucent, but that will start to change soon.

Maternity Clothes: I'm on the hunt for  a shower dress that is cute and flattering. So far, I have been unsuccessful. My first shower is in two weeks and since I'm travelling home for my NEH teaching workshop, I will have very little time to shop! Also, John has been using my car to drive to work this week, since his is getting fixed at the shop. I have one more shopping trip planned this week. Hopefully I am successful:)

Weight Gain:  Peanut is certainly growing! At least I like to think that's where the weight is coming from. hehe I am up about 9 lbs from my starting weight. 133.4.

Stretch Marks: Boo. I hate this question. No new ones, thank goodness.

Sleep:  Sleep has actually been pretty good lately. *knock on wood* Except for a calf cramp last week and having to pee 4 x last night, I've been getting a good night's rest. 

Best Moment of the Week:  Going to the doctor and hearing baby's heartbeat. She is growing nice and strong and I am so happy that we are 24 weeks along. I am wishing the weeks away because I want to meet her, but I know I should try and savor these moments. It was also exciting to buy the dresser and crib last week. We are picking up the dresser this week ,but the crib is here in a HUGE box! I can't wait for John to set it up.

Movement:  Little girl has been having active days on and off this week. Today, she's been very active. But I was a bit worried the past two days when she stayed quiet around her usual 7pm dance party. She did wake me up those two nights though, squirming while I was trying to sleep. It made me smile, though, even in my sleep. I'm glad to know she's in there and doing well.

Cravings: Well, I just returned from a impromptu Walmart trip to get chocolate chip cookie mix. Enough said.

Gender: Pink all the way:) I showed the doctor the ultrasound picture to confirm and she said it looks like a girl too!

Belly Button In or Out: Still an innie!

Wedding Ring on or Off: On.

Anything Making You Queasy or Sick: Nope.

What I Miss: Running fast and without worry. I'm still going on 3 mile runs, but I go really slow to make sure I don't fall. I also don't get the runner's high feeling anymore. 

Labor Signs: Nope, and none for at least 15-16 weeks I hope!

Symptoms: Feeling good! I really can't complain. The only continuous 'symptom' I have is a growing belly:)

Nursery: Just working on John to set up the nursery. He wants to wait a few more weeks so that Sammie can continue to enjoy his spot on the couch, looking out the window. Once the nursery is set up, we will have to get rid of the couch to make room for the computer.

Emotions: Up and down. I'll be happy one moment, down the next. Hyper, then tired. But nothing too crazy.