Past updates:
- Weeks 8, 9 and 10
- Weeks 11, 12 and 13
- Weeks 14, 15 and 16
- Weeks 17 & 18
- 19 Weeks
- 20 Weeks
- 21 Weeks
- 22 Weeks
- 23 Weeks
Baby Updates
Baby is the size of an ear of corn!
I feel like my belly is officially in the big-time growth phase right now. With each week that passes, I see a noticeable difference which is really cool! My belly also seems to be getting more of a rounded appearance which is a welcomed change from just looking rather thick which is how I’ve felt my midsection looked for weeks up until now. And I still feel like my belly looks bigger in person than it does in photographs for some reason! (It also surpassed my boobs this week… Is that a pregnancy milestone of some sort? Haha!)
Weight Gained
As of my 24-week prenatal appointment, I am up 15.5 pounds. My doctor said this is right on track for the advised pregnancy weight gain and that made me happy!
Workouts
Workouts continue to feel great and I had more energy this week than I’ve had in a while! My workouts this week included spinning, walking outside with Sadie, BodyPump (2x) and another strength workout (the barbell class I taught).
Symptoms
I felt very much like myself this week with the exception of a continued feeling of heaviness down there when I walk uphill, run (<— not happening) and do certain stabilizing activities like balance on one leg. I also had some unexpected back soreness this week, mostly following long periods of time on my feet. Not so fun!
Another kind of weird thing I noticed is that I don’t like walking around barefoot at all. My feet seem to be rather sensitive right now and I feel much more comfortable walking around the house in TOMS or slippers.
Food Aversions
Tomato-based soups
Food Cravings
- CHIPOTLE… The whole darn restaurant
- Egg white oatmeal for breakfast
- Apples, watermelon, pineapple, grapes… Basically any watery/sweet fruit!
- Cheese
Sleep
Though the Snoogle is still my favorite thing in the world, it didn’t save me completely from a few nights of restlessness this week. I was up a lot on Monday night, but I think a lot of that had to do with some nervousness I was feeling before our 24-week appointment the following morning.
Looking Forward To…
- Ryan feeling our baby move! I feel him dance around daily and now that I’ve been able to spot some of his stronger movements outside of my belly, I am dying for Ryan to be able to feel him move, too! Though we’ve tried a number of times, our little one seems to get shy when Ryan puts his hands on my stomach.
- Meeting my friend Leah’s baby and seeing some of my best friends from college! My friend Leah had a little baby boy last month and I will finally get to meet him next week when we’re in Sarasota for a wedding. I cannot wait to hold her little one and see some of my girlfriends whom I haven’t seen since I first told them I was pregnant, especially since I’m sporting a much bigger baby bump than the last time I saw them!
Any Baby/Pregnancy-Related Purchases?
My second maternity StitchFix arrived and I was so excited to dig through it since my last one was such a hit. This one had two great winners, including a flowy bohemian-style open fringe cardigan and a set of neutral camis in white, black and beige that I am already wearing daily!
For those expectant mamas who might be interested, here is what I received in my fix from top to bottom (left to right):
- Brixon Ivy Diaz Embroidery & Crochet Detail Cotton Top – Return. I loved the lace detailing but it was too short and boxy for me.
- LA Made Maternity Siera Maternity Maxi Dress – Return. Comfy and very lightweight but not flattering on my body type. (Too tight on my hips.)
- RD Style Himma Poncho Cardigan – Keep! My favorite item in the box! Flowy and flattering without adding bulk.
- Street Level Bucket Tote – Return. I liked this tote but I already have something similar.
- Stitch Fix 3-Pack Maternity Cami – Keep! A great maternity staple!
I also received some incredibly sweet baby gifts for our little guy this week…
Thank you so, so much to Stitch Fix and Courtney for such thoughtful packages!! You’re already making our little one (and his mommy!) feel very loved.
Stretch Marks?
Nope! I finally ran out of my Mambino Organic Oh Baby! Belly Butter and am now using a combination of Nine Naturals Belly Butter & Stretch Mark Cream and Burt’s Bees Mama Bee Belly Butter. I feel like the Nine Naturals belly butter is a happy medium between the Mambino and Burt’s Bees belly butters because it’s thicker than the Burt’s Bees belly butter (which is a good thing in my opinion) but it isn’t as greasy as the Mambino belly butter (which I actually didn’t mind at all, but I know that’s a deal-breaker for some).
Belly Button In Or Out?
My belly button is basically flat right now. It looks so funny! I know an outie is right around the corner.
Happy or Moody Most Of The Time?
Happy!
Any Movement?
Yes! Daily! I feel him move most after I’ve sipped on sparkling water or right when I first go into a horizontal position.
Leave a Reply