25 Weeks

How far along: 25 weeks, 5 days.  But who is counting?
Size comparison:  Our little one is the size of a rutabaga (I don't even know what that is.)  

13.5 inches and 1.5 lbs  (I still want to know where all the other lb's are coming from.)

Baby nickname:  Chalupa, Chupa
Baby bump:  A patient today straight out asked me:  So when's the baby due?  

Even while wearing my lab coat.  Second stranger comment I've ever received.

Gender Prediction:  I still lean toward boy at this point.  I feel like I've received an overwhelming number of boy predictions thus far.  Honestly, I think I've only had 4 people guess girl.

Weight gain: 16 lbs?  17 lbs?  Who knows at this point.  Official weigh-in at our 26 week appointment next Thursday.  I eat healthy and get in 45 minutes of exercise per day.... But my recent chocolate cravings are totally negating that, I'm sure.

Maternity clothes: Started wearing maternity pants today, actually.  Why didn't I start wearing them sooner?!  So comfy!

Stretch marks: None so far.  But my stomach sureeee is stretching!  Bryce says it has that "tight, shiny" appearance now.  So I'm sure that means stretch marks are around the corner. ;-)

Belly button in or out:  In, but boy does it look funny.  I laugh every time I see it.

Wedding rings on or off:  I officially stopped wearing my engagement ring... I've had too many women tell me about how they had to have theirs cut off.  Ain't no way I'm letting that happen to my ring!  Wedding band fits just fine, though.

Sleep: Terrible.  I've had terrible, horrible nightmares involving incompetent physicians harming our baby while trying to care for me.  Then one night I didn't even sleep enough to let myself have a dream because I thought something was wrong with the baby... After a workout, he/she didn't move for what felt like forever.  Then when he/she did start to move an hour or so later (after I went to bed), the movements were really light... and I'm used to Karate Kid moves in there.  I thought something was seriously wrong and I cried for probably a solid 20 minutes.  Well, sure enough, around 4:00am, Baby Hawk was back in action and with a vengeance.  I learned three things: 1) I might be a little bat shit crazy  2) Little one is already playing games with momma... I think I'm going to have my hands full. 3) Do not, under any circumstances, RESEARCH PREGNANCY PROBLEMS ON THE INTERNET.  And don't dare read message boards.

Best moment this week:  Despite what you just read... I've actually had a really good week!  I've been feeling really good, and capitalizing on my increased energy and nesting tendencies.  Nursery furniture is put together and in place (thanks to Bryce and his dad)... Now we just need to hang pictures and then we will purchase accessories after the baby is born.  I also have to give my husband some major props - Throughout the whole pregnancy, but especially this week with all the craziness, he has completely stepped up to the plate and continued to prove just how good of a man he is, and why he is the perfect partner for me.  I cannot wait to see him as Daddy to our little one... The thought already brings tears to my eyes.  Like that's hard to do these days..  And there is your Valentine's Day Hallmark moment from the Hawks.  

Worst moment this week:  Terrible dreams and overreacting to Baby Hawk actually getting some rest while in utero.  I swear, I don't always obsessively worry like this.

Miss anything:  Umm... My sanity?

Movement:  Hahaha.  I'd rather not comment this week. ;-)  However, Bryce did say earlier this week that he couldn't believe how strong the baby movements are for the baby only being a pound.  I never thought of it that way.... But it is awful crazy!  The stronger the better for this momma, apparently.

Cravings:  Chocolate.  I have two little pieces of Dove chocolate after lunch, and two after dinner.  Yesterday, I couldn't find either of the two pieces that I packed for after lunch, and I about went through the roof.  OK not really, but I did start to frantically search my work bag. ;-)

Queasy or sick:  Feeling great!

Happy or moody: Honestly, happy!  Save the night that I overreacted to my baby sleeping.  

Looking forward to:  My next doctor's appointment and moving to appointments every two weeks.  Maybe that will help put my mind at ease? Haha.