week 24.

Baby BOY DeSalvo - Week 24

How Far Along: 24 weeks today! 

Total Weight Gain: About the same as last week, but I feel like my belly looks bigger. 

Maternity Clothes: Absolutely! Leggings and dresses are my favorite right now...I'm looking forward to wearing lots of long dresses come Spring. 

Favorite Moment This Week: As mentioned in my last post, Joe and I spent a lot of time inside this week due to the major snow storm that hit last Wednesday evening and on into Thursday. I was out of school on Thursday and Friday, Joe was home all day Thursday, but went into work on Friday afternoon. It was so nice to have an excuse to do nothing but relax. I spent a lot of time watching various shows on Net Flix and feeling baby boy move around like crazy! 

Gender: BOY!

Movement: Someone at school told me that if the baby is moving a lot that means snow is coming...in that case, button down the hatches people! Baby DeSalvo has been kung fu fighting all day! 

Food Cravings: Dark Chocolate, Yogurt, Bananas with Peanut Butter, French Fries, ICE water

What I miss: I don't miss much right now, I am loving pregnancy! 

Sleep: I have still been sleeping pretty well, just getting up 2-3 times to use the restroom or to nudge Joe to stop snoring :)

What I am looking forward to: We have a doctor's appointment on Wednesday afternoon...weather permitting. I always look forward to hearing baby's heartbeat and asking the latest questions on my mind. 

Symptoms: I'm starting to have a bit of pain in my tailbone and in between my shoulders. However, that's not even terrible...

23 in a photo. or two.

most of week 23 was spent looking at this white heaven. the kc area hasn't seen this much snow in a long while and i have to admit that i kind of love it. all 8+ inches of it. amazingly, there's more to come over the next 48 hours. 

due to all of the snow, joe and i haven't left the house very often since last wednesday evening. it's been pretty phenomenal to just relax and have an excuse to do nothing. so, this is why you won't see my face this week. mama was looking pretty shabby the day this photo was taken.

this is the last time i'll be wearing this sweatshirt for a while. not just because they lost last night, but because it barely stretches over my ever growing bump.

twenty three.

Baby BOY DeSalvo - Week 23

How Far Along: 23 weeks today! 

Total Weight Gain: Brace yourself...20+ pounds. I go to the doctor in a week and a half and then I'll know a more official number. Although, as we learned in birthing class, it's not about the weight you gain, but what you're putting in your body that is adding that weight on. I have to admit that for the most part, I am eating very healthy. However, usually, whatever baby craves, baby gets.

Maternity Clothes: YES! I've found that full panel pants are more comfortable than the demi-band. Baby boy is still hanging out pretty low, so anything that puts pressure there is SO uncomfortable.

Favorite Moment This Week: I have a favorite moment daily, but this week's favorite moment was today. Baby boy was moving more than I've felt in one time period. Joe got to feel several distinct kicks and I'm pretty sure that we even saw baby boy flip even though I had a blanket over me. 

Gender: BOY! 

Movement: Lots of movement in the morning, at lunch, afternoon and after dinner. I'm beginning to be able to determine when he is sleeping and when he's awake. I pushed on my belly this week when I was pretty sure that he was asleep and I got a kick in response telling me to leave him be! 

Food Cravings: Green apples, Key Lime water, ICE water, yogurt, Nutella

What I miss: I miss being able to go up the stairs without feeling like I just ran seven miles. In part, this is because we're still trying to get my asthma under control, but I also know it's partly baby. People think I'm crazy for loving pregnancy so much, but I really don't have any complaints! 

Sleep: I've had a cold for about a week now, but since we've been putting eucalyptus essential oil on my pillow at night and in the humidifier, I'm beginning to sleep a lot better. I purchased a Boppy body pillow a few months ago and that has helped tremendously! 

What I am looking forward to: Meeting baby boy, of course, but I am also looking forward to getting baby boy's room finally ready in the next few weeks and taking advantage of this nesting phase and energy! 

Symptoms: Now that I have finally found something to help with the dry, itchy skin, I once again have NO complaints! I am loving the second trimester and energy as well as an excuse to relax whenever I can!