TWENTY-FIVE WEEKS BABY!!! Woohoo. You are now the size of a cauliflower.
=P Mommy feels you move around in her tummy every day and loves is so much. Daddy lights up when you kick for him - so keep it up! One request: if you could leave mommy's bladder alone instead of punching it non-stop like you always do, it would be much appreciated.
:)This week, I had a standard 4 week check-up and was very
pleased. To be honest, I have really been stressing about my weight these past few weeks and getting fixated on numbers. At my appointment, I found out that I only gained 2 lbs this month, yay! They said 2-3 lbs/month is good. Out of curiosity, I asked how much I gained last time and they said over EIGHT lbs. Yikes! They reassured me that it was very normal for women to gain a lot around 20 weeks, but to make sure I keep it down to 2-3 for the remainder of my pregnancy.
I got to hear your heartbeat this week, which seemed fast! The doctor said that it was within normal range (150) and that it was a little faster than normal since I had just finished the sugary drink for the glucose screening. Speaking of, I am terrified of gestational diabetes. Fingers crossed that I don't have it! I'll find out either later today or sometime next week. I had to wait 2+ hours at the doctor this past week because of a mix up between the staff - but at the end of the day, I'm glad that I didn't have to make another appointment and miss even more work just to have that taken care of.
Everything is growing; my hair, my nails, my boobs, and of course my belly! =P Mommy loves maternity clothes and pretty much lives in t-shirts and leggings -- dresses during the work week, and when I have the energy to maneuver over my belly to shave my legs. Speaking of maneuvering, it's getting harder and harder for me to paint my own toenails, but I'm trying to save $$$ since in a few weeks - it will be impossible to do it myself. I guess I can think of DIY pedicures as yoga sessions too. =P
As my tummy grows (which hopefully indicates that you are growing too - and it's not just me getting fatter!), it's getting harder to get comfortable when it's time for bed. Thank god for the snoogle because I sure miss sleeping on my back! It helps to snuggle with the snoogle, and have something to rest my belly on. I've been trying to get a little more sleep - might as well before the third trimester creeps up and I am getting up more often to pee! I still take my 1 hour naps after work, then sleep for about 4-5 hours at night. I am just so productive at night and want to take advantage of this 2nd trimester energy... it's hard to go to bed early. Okay, next week I'll try harder!
The heartburn has been better, and my feet aren't as fat this week. My feet are still a bit swollen, but wearing flip flops to work (to avoid any constricting shoes) has really helped. I keep them elevated when I can, and wear compression socks at home. I am hoping the weather cools down soon so I can wear boots to work (to hide my compression socks). Overall, I'm feeling pretty great this week!
Grandma and grandpa left for Korea this morning! They'll be back in a few weeks - just in time for the baby shower. Grandma is really excited about getting you a custom hanbok (Korean traditional dress) - for your 100 day celebration and of course, your 1st birthday. I can't wait to see it. I bet it's going to be so beautiful! 
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Speaking of beautiful - your nursery is d-o-n-e! Well, not 100% since we still need to put up new curtains and clean, BUT we finished the decorations. Mommy put up silver polka dot decals to add some fun to the room, and really loves how it turned out. So much love has gone into your nursery. I always laugh thinking about what the neighbors must have thought when I was painting since I had to remove the curtains, and was painting with my big belly hanging out of my tank top, ha! I was a hot mess - sweat and fat with a big belly hanging out, but hey -- the painting got done!
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Mommy still loves to lay down after work and rub her tummy to feel you moving around. I've also noticed this week that when I eat foods that I am *really* craving (like Thai food or kabob), you move around like crazy! Speaking of moving, you're doing cartwheels in mommy's belly right now. I love it when I can feel you at work. Often times, people walk by my office and see me with my hand on my tummy. =P Oh yeah, this week daddy started talking about your future brother or sister. He loves you so much already that he wants to make sure you have a friend-for-life and don't grow up alone. I reassured him you will be fine because you have your fur-siblings, and to calmmmmmm down because you aren't even here yet. :) We'll see what happens... For now, you are our number 1 priority.
*A* -- In about 3 months, daddy and I will finally be able to meet you! Wow. I get choked up thinking about how far along we are. It seems like just yesterday I took a pregnancy test after noticing that Woodrow was being different and thought it was weird that I fell asleep during Greys Anatomy (my FAVORITE show so I *never* fall asleep!). I remember the feeling of shock and pure joy seeing those two lines - especially after losing your what-would-have-been brother or sister just a little over 2 months prior. Wow, just wow. It really seems like it was just yesterday when I took that test - along with MANY others (just to make extra sure, ha!). We loved you from the moment we saw you on the screen at 4+ weeks, and heard your heartbeat at 6.5 weeks. We are so excited and talk about you every single day. We are excited. Your grandparents are excited. Your aunt is excited. Mommy and daddy's coworkers are excited. Mommy and daddy's neighbors are excited. Mommy and daddy's friends are excited. We have all been waiting a long time for you. You aren't even here yet and are so loved. <3
🍆 or kale. Mommy feels you move around in her tummy every day and gets worried when you're resting - since you're usually so active. I joked to daddy that you were having a party in there this morning - either celebrating mommy's birthday or throwing a fit - because you were a little squirmy worm!!! Daddy and I just laid in bed this morning and enjoyed feeling you move around. I'm surprised his cheeks don't hurt from smiling so much. You are the love of his life... his everything. 
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