25 Weeks

I'm doing a terrible job of documenting this pregnancy thus far.  Not just on this blog, but in life.  I originally had grand plans of taking a bump pic each week.  I had planned to wear the same outfit and take the photo in the same place.  Then I didn't bother to start until 16 weeks.  And couldn't be bothered to take another until 25.  Major fail.  I've snapped the occasional iPhone selfie in our battered old (think like 80 years old) mirror that's built into our closet door.  Those are some real gems.  For this picture, I  grabbed our point and shoot and dragged Austin out the door during the last bit of sunlight.  They didn't turn out the greatest, as you can imagine.  Oh, well!  Something is better than nothing!  Here is lame survey that I will continue to intermittently fill out despite the fact that it is interesting to exactly no one but me.

How far along? 25 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 10 lbs

Maternity clothes? Glory be, yes! I waited until about 20 weeks and probably could have stretched it further with the belly bands, but thank god I didn't. A generous friend and one of my sisters-in-law (both who happen to be quite stylish) gave me their old clothes. As soon as I slid into those amazing paneled jeans, I wasn't looking back!Stretch marks? Surprisingly, no. I definitely got stretch marks during puberty and always considered them inevitable in pregnancy. I honestly don't care if I get them in the future.

Noteworthy moments? Over the past week, people have really seemed to think that I suddenly “look pregnant.” I've had a couple of strangers comment and ask my due date

Miss anything: Adult Beverages. I don't see this changing any time soon. As mentioned previously, I just love the ritual of a conversation over a drink or two after a long week. It's so relaxing and indulgent.
Movement: Oh, my goodness yes. I finally was convinced I felt movement around week 18 and by the end of that week, I could see little bumps under my skin when the baby kicks hard enough. Now it's a regular dance fest in there most mornings and evenings.
Food cravings: I was on a serious smoothie kick a couple of weeks ago. I haven't been having one for dinner every night, but it's definitely still in the rotation.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not any longer, thank goodness!
Have you started to show yet: Most certainly!  I am sometimes astonished by my belly, as is Austin!

Gender: We found out in week 18 and foolishly tried to keep it a secret. We lasted one week. Its a girl!
Labor Signs: Nope!

Belly Button in or out? In, but getting more shallow by the day

Wedding Rings On or Off: On
Happy or Moody: I'd say 30% moody, 70% happy...though Austin might say 40/60
Looking Forward to: Hitting the 3rd trimester in just a couple of weeks!