Week 24

Well we have surpassed the 6 month point in the pregnancy. It seems like my belly gets bigger and harder everyday. Lately we've been excited because we're really feeling the baby move around more. I've felt it for a few weeks now, but at first it was just little fluttery feelings. Now it's full on kicks that make me stop what I'm doing and pay attention b/c they're so strong. Ed has felt it a few times too, which makes it more exciting to share. Here is the latest picture of my ginormous belly. If you look really closely you can see the huge vein on the side of it. Ughh.

Nothing too exciting to report this week. We've both been cleaning the house and clearing out the study for the baby's stuff that I've been buying. Last weekend I got a great deal on a crib that I absolutely love. We haven't put it together yet, but here is a picture of what it will look like. I'm not going to put the wheels on it. Other than all of that we have both been working pretty much everyday and going to bed early.

Last night we went to bed before 9:00 pm. We've been exhausted b/c neither one of us has really been getting sleep. I don't know if it's nature's way of preparing us for the baby when it comes, but we've both been waking up all through the night. I can never seem to get comfortable and it keeps Ed up. Also, what we call "Pregnancy Brain" has gotten worse and worse. I can't remember anything and I lose my train of thought. I think most people who come into contact with me think I am completely insane. It's the worse symptom so far of pregnancy and drives Ed crazy. Thank goodness he is patient enough to put up with me. We're looking forward to Thanksgiving, even though we will just be sitting here with our neighbors and other friends who are stuck in the area. Yay for the military to ruin every holiday. I really can't complain though, because at least we will get to spend it with each other. We're going to share the cooking with our next door neighbors and try to make the best of the situation. I'm sure it will be nice. We'll try and take pictures to post.