25 Weeks

How Far Along: 25 weeks and 2 days.

Size of baby: Baby is the size of an eggplant!

During month six, the average fetus measures about 13.6 inches to 14.8 inches and weighs about 1.5 to 2.5 pounds.

 

Gender:  Still a girl!  I had another ultrasound at my last appointment to check on things they couldn't see well back in November and girl parts were still there.  The ultrasound went great and baby Hadley appears to be very healthy. 


Maternity Clothes: Oh yea.  I have been so lucky to get maternity clothes from a cousin and friend and they have saved me!  I am also loving wearing all my regular cardigans with a maternity tee or tank underneath.



Weight Gain: I have no clue.  Patrick took our scales from home to use for something at work and he has yet to return them.  I would guess between 15-20 pounds.  I don't think I will be keeping it under the 25 pound mark like I had hoped. 



Movement: Lots of movement :) 



Sleep: Sleeping is pretty good.  I have just got to the point where it is difficult to roll over or to get out of bed but overall I can't complain.  I ordered a pregnancy pillow that is supposed to arrive today so I'm excited about trying that out. 



Symptoms: The Braxton Hicks have started.  I asked my doctor about it and he said totally normal as long as they did not become regular where I could time them.  I don't remember them being this early with Mallory and he said they start sooner with a second pregnancy.  That's about it.  Still no swelling, thank you God!



What I miss:  I have heard a few weight loss stories lately that have really inspired me.  Patrick and I have agreed to get a treadmill as an anniversary present to each other and I want to start a 5K running program once I am able.  I hope I don't lose the motivation between now and then, although with two kids two and under...I can totally see that happening!



Cravings: Grape juice and lots of it. 


What I am looking forward to: Working on the nursery and picking out bedding and decor for Hadley.  Also, entering the third trimester in two weeks.  By this point with Mallory, her nursery was done.  Poor Hadley...I haven't even started on hers.  I guess it's true what they say about the second child!