24 Weeks! (and 2 days)

Not a great picture...

This was taken at night, and I'm in a black dress. Focus on the roundy part above my hand,

and please ignore the fact that my back doesn't show up so I look like a whale!

Total weight gain/loss: Definitely up over 20, after the food fest of a weekend I just had! I'm avoiding the scale.
Maternity clothes? Oh yes. And Old Navy is having a huge sale! Tons of stuff for $15, with an additional 15% off if you use the code ONBDAY15!!!
Sleep: Sigh... I just can't get enough.
Best moment this week: Seeing soooo many friends this weekend. And getting in (I'm so bad) a glass of red wine.
Movement: She found my ribs. Ouch! But also still so wonderful...
Food cravings: Hamburgers
Gender: GIRL!!!
Labor signs: No thank you!
Belly button? I showed it to my friend and she was amused and horrified at how shallow it is!
What I miss: Red wine (on a regular basis). And also jackets that can button over my tummy.
What I am looking forward to: It's a 4-day week! Yay!
Weekly wisdom: Take naps. Always insist on taking breaks and sitting. And if someone offers you the nicer bed (even though you are a visitor), take it!
Milestones: At 24 weeks (so I hear) there is a chance Lulu could make it if anything were to happen. That said - Stay Put little girl!

Holy Cow!

I just saw my stomach move when Lulu kicked me! This girl is getting BIG. And strong!

This may be one of the weirdest, and most wonderful, experiences of my life.

I am the luckiest.

1) Because I have such great bloggy friends! Thanks for reading, and thanks for your comments!

2) Because I have the best sister-in-law in the world. She is throwing me a baby shower! She lives hundreds of miles away from me, and she is throwing me a shower! I just got the invitation the other day, and it's precious.

2a) anndddd... I went to add something to my registry this morning, and two things have already been purchased! I love showers for anyone. But I especially love showers for me :-)

3) Because my coworkers are also throwing me a baby shower! Complete with cupcakes.

4) Because hubby and I are headed North to see a bunch of friends this weekend. Nothing beats a weekend with friends (who just happen to make dinner reservations at yummy places anndddd promise cupcakes).

4a) Because the dress I ordered online should be at my doorstep when I get home from work this evening! I can't wait to try it on. And take it with me this weekend. So I can be a cute and stylin' mommy-to-be!

5) BECAUSE IT'S FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Holy Cow!

I just saw my stomach move when Lulu kicked me! This girl is getting BIG. And strong!

This may be one of the weirdest, and most wonderful, experiences of my life.