Pregnancy - 24 weeks

 How far along?  24 weeks  

How big is baby?  Between 24 and 27 weeks it is around the size of a chocolate cake (I really need to get used to saying "he" instead of "it").  Around 13 inches and 660 g this week.

Total weight gain/loss?  I was 66.6 kg this morning (albeit after food) which is almost 2 kg on since last week.  I'm definitely starting to look and feel pregnant now although I feel like it is probably more cookies than baby - oops!

Waist?  I'm actually getting curious now as I feel like I'm approaching the size I was at almost all full-term last time although my bump is still small compared to a lot.

Stretchmarks?  None yet but given the rapid size/weight gain I wouldn't be surprised if I'm not as lucky as last time.

Maternity clothes?  My maternity PJs are essentially the comfiest thing in the world.  I'm growing out of most of my normal leggings but I'm loathed to spend any more money at the moment as funds are tight.  My maternity dresses are great and should hopefully keep me going until the end and I can't wait until it is warm enough to wear my skirt and tops.

Sleep?  I've not been doing too badly with sleep and for the first time last night I actually managed to get Oscar to sleep in our bed instead of on the sofa and it was lovely to be able to sleep in a bed again, although we did get woken up at 5:30 this morning by him wetting himself because he slept so soundly.

Best moment this week?  Honestly this week has generally just been a bit rough however I did have a lovely prolonged game of snakes and ladders with Oscar which felt like real progress as he concentrated for ages and played nicely.

Movement?  I'm definitely getting beaten up from the inside at the moment - there are some really strong movements at times and I feel like baby has definitely had a growth spurt.

Food cravings? Cookies, cookies and more cookies, although egg fried rice is up there too.

Food aversions? I've still not gone back to Cheerios which is annoying as I'd been having them for breakfast for months, maybe years, and my alternatives are far less healthy.

Gender?  Boy, albeit a nameless one.  We are swinging between Lucas and Finley but that could change.

Labour signs?  Nope, not for a good while yet I hope.

Pregnancy symptoms?  The heartburn has been pretty intense this week, my nipples are still like bullets and I'm generally getting more aches and pains, particularly in my back.  The restless legs have been really strong for the last few days too.

Belly button in or out?  In.

What I miss?  Things actually seeming to go well for once - now it looks like we may well have lost our house buyers which means we may need to find a new house to move to and lose the one that is perfectly located and ideal for the school we want Oscar to go to.  It was a nice feeling while it lasted but I'm pretty sure we definitely wont tbe moved before baby arrives now and may have to completely start again.

What I am looking forward to?  Payday next month as I've got loads of Sunday overtime planned in the next few weeks.

Upcoming appointments/scans? I saw the Anaesthetist this morning and she's happy with how things are going.  She wants to see me in labour but mostly just for my reassurance than anything else. 

Weekly wisdom?  Life sucks, get used to it.  Not feeling very optimistic this week as you can tell.

Milestones?  Viability!

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