25 Weeks

Your daddy says he hopes you look like me. This means everything to me. I hope you do too but I can't wait to see what traits of your daddy you have too. I picture you having his brown eyes.

You know what...pregnancy is weird.  I love it, don't get me wrong.  I am definitely one that would fit in the "love being pregnant" category.  But I'm growing a baby.  And not only that, but I'm wearing it.  I'm wearing a baby.  I'm carrying a baby in my belly for nine months.  I know it hasn't always been the size of a baby, and right now at 25 weeks my baby is about 1 1/2 pounds, but she will be 5 pounds, 6 pounds, 7 pounds, and some babies even get to 8 pounds, 9 pounds... before birth!


There are so many weird things that happen that I don't even put on my blog.  Things like leaking colostrum, feeling baby kicks right in the butt hole (I'm not even kidding), the skin around my belly button hurting at times, constantly finding dropped food or toothpaste on my belly.  Things concerning our unborn baby are constantly on our minds, and at the same time, it has all became our new norm.


Although it's weird, it's also amazing.  Kylie said, "Dad, isn't it crazy that your wife has a baby in her belly?!"


My baby is kind of like a fish right now -- Farrah is breathing and eating fluid (amniotic fluid).  What does she do all day, every day, besides nap, and wiggle?  Is she thinking about anything?  Does she like it when I talk, play music for her, and sing to her?  Or does she prefer when it's quiet and I'm sleeping?  Can she feel me when I rub my belly, or when I sway back and forth?  I know she can taste the things I eat now, but what does she like to taste?


Today I had a doctor's appointment and my doctor is a little concerned or surprised with my weight gain in the last month.  I have gained a total of 22 pounds, 11 in the last month.  My blood pressure was 130/75 and Farrah's heart rate was 154.


Cravings: Nothing in particular this week.


Symptoms: Backaches, being sleepy again, RLS, peeing often.


Mood: I've been tired, and maybe a little irritable when I'm ready for bed.  This may be due to the time change.


Missing: I'm not really missing alcohol - which is surprising and good.  Although Keane said Budlight has three new flavors: cinnamon, fruit punch, and another.  I miss being able to sip on something fun, especially this week now that the sun is out and the feeling of spring is in the air.  Sitting on the deck while Keane sips on a beer, or making supper while Keane sips on red wine that he added into steak fajitas....these are times I wish I could sip on something.  But grape juice and frozen virgin daiquiris will definitely suffice.


Excited for: The baby shower next month!  And baby items -- Keane purchased these adorable shorts for Farrah this week!

Body changes: No changes really, besides growing a bigger, rounder belly.  My belly button is still in, although I think it's on it's way out.


Sleep: Sleep is always interesting.  It usually ends up with me waking a few times throughout the night to pee, and unfortunately, I only have two safe sleeping positions: my left side and my right side.  Not that on my back and on my stomach add that many more options, but it kind of does.  Then there's our cat, who feels the need to cuddle next to our legs, as in always touching us.


I have been sick with a cold this past week, so that hasn't helped my sleeping either, but I think that is finally on the uphill.


The other night I had a lengthy dream about Farrah.  In my dream I gave birth to her (in our bed, easily, without even a push - ha).  She was so soft and gorgeous.  And smily.  I took so many pictures of her in my dream.  And I held her so much.  Right after she was born, I said to her, "Farrah, you're over there and I'm over here."  It was a strange concept for me since right now she is always with me.  Then in my dream I couldn't find her and I started to freak out and Keane laughed and said "She's right here," and he had our tiny baby in his arms.  I loved the dream, and I love our baby girl.  I am so excited to meet her in 3 1/2 months!


Movement: For about a week, she was on my right side and we could feel and see her kick every time I laid on my side.  She has since repositioned and I feel her sometimes in the middle, yet still very low and not as often.  My doctor said I will begin to feel her more, and that I should be feeling her at least once every day.  At 28 weeks, I will begin to monitor her movements, so she better pick up her kicking game to help her momma out.