24 Weeks

How Far Along: 24 Weeks

Size of baby: Mason has gained about 4 ounces since last week. That puts him at just over a pound. He's almost a foot long, about the length of an ear of corn.

Weight Gain/Loss: 12 pounds, at my Doctor’s appointment on Tuesday (12/21) the nurse said that my weight gain was right on track and that she was impressed that I have kept it down to a minimum this time of year! I was glad to hear this. It is hard for me to adjust to gaining weight. I know that it is necessary and good for Mason, but it is just hard for me to watch the numbers keep going up on the scale. I keep thinking I’ll adjust to this, but it hasn’t happened yet.

Maternity Clothes: All maternity pants now and mostly maternity shirts. I’m only able to stretch a few of my regular shirts over my big “summy” now!

Gender: It's a BOY!! Mason Carter Mitchell

Movement: Mason is back to movin’ and shakin’ this week! I can even see him moving now. There have also been times when I can feel a constant pushing in one spot. When this is happening you can feel a hard lump, like a foot or elbow. If I push back on it long enough he will move whatever it was that was sticking out. Feeling Mason move is such an amazing feeling! Unfortunately, Scotty hasn’t been able to feel him move as much as I would like for him to. Part of this is because he won’t keep his hand in one spot long enough and just wait for Mason to decide to move. Hopefully Mason and Daddy will cooperate better in the weeks to come ;-)

Food Cravings: I could still eat french fries with every meal. But, if you know me I’ve always been this way! I love french fries!! So, I’m not sure if we can really call it a “pregnancy craving”.

What I miss: The only thing I can think that I miss right now is sleeping on my back.

Sleep: I'm having more trouble getting comfortable while sleeping. Since I'm just sleeping on my side, my hips get very sore after I lay on one side for a while. No crazy dreams in a while.

Symptoms: Mostly just being uncomfortable while sleeping and a few aches and pains in my hips and lower "summy". I am feeling so good and have plenty of energy. This is such a nice change! I haven’t thought to note this as a symptom before, but it is worth noting and quite funny. I’m finding out that this is something every pregnant woman has experienced at one time or another. Are you ready for this?? When I sneeze I have to concentrate really hard on not peeing my pants!! Scotty thinks this is just hilarious. Each time I sneeze he asks me if I peed my pants that time! Oh the joys of being pregnant!

Best Moment this week: Getting a good report from my doctor’s appointment this week. All my numbers were perfect: weight, blood pressure, stomach measurement, and Mason’s heart beat!
What I am looking forward to: I’m actually posing early this week, and this is the week of Christmas, so I’m really looking forward to the Christmas festivities and spending time with family. Also, Scotty got me a present that came in a REALLY BIG box and I’m just dying to know what it is!