Gender Reveal + 24 Week Bumpdate

How Far Along: 24 weeks


Total Weight Gain: 5-6 pounds

Gender: it's a girl!!! 

Maternity Clothes: Oh yeesssss! I have transitioned into comfy, stretchy clothes waaaaay sooner than my first pregnancy. I have been wearing maternity jeans ever since my bump could actually hold them. It's the best thing in the world! 

Sleep: I haven't had any trouble with sleeping, besides me being sick with sinusitis and not being able to breathe. Although my back does bother me at night sometimes, I'm using a tiny little neck pillow for belly support because my body pillow is massive and I don't want to bring it to bed yet.

Miss Anything: Ummm a glass of wine, fitting into normal clothes and no backaches

Cravings: Nothing really comes to mind lately except I would use any excuse to get myself scallops and smoked salmon. Both expensive and both aren't regular in our house, but when mama wants some delicious food she must have it. I'm not much for sweet cravings, and neither do I eat the same thing over and over again. It's whatever the mood strikes that day, my poor hubby. 

Symptoms: I'm carrying much lower this time, by how my clothes fit and not sure if that's a second baby or post C-section thing.

Belly Button/Body Changes:  Belly button still in and hoping it stays that way. I apply the Almond Oil all over my stomach and hips after shower in hopes to never see dark stretch marks this time. 

Mood: This week super blah! Sick and uncomfortable my hubby probably wants to steer clear lol I hate the instant mood swings that take me from happy to tears in a matter of minutes. Seriously hormones, chill!

Best Moment This Week: We had ultrasound to confirm the gender and it was a total shock for me as I was fully expecting a boy. Also seeing Jonathan become a big boy makes my heart melt at the thought of him having a sibling.

Looking Forward to: our family vacation in May. Can't wait to get some sun, explore and enjoy family time. 

Exercise: Non existent at this stage, due to me being sick with cold and than sinus infection for the last three(!) weeks. My immune system has suffered a definite hit and I can feel it. I can't wait until it warms up here so we can go for walks and explore outside. 

On My Mind:  Okay the real talk! I'm worried about the VBAC since so many people are divided on the issue. My midwife says I will be just fine but my pain tolerance level is well under normal. I'm mentally preparing myself and talking to people who have gone through it all. I'm worried about going through labor and than ending up needing C-section for one reason or another. 
Also, I'm a little concerned about the changes that are going to take place once the baby arrives. I know that it's going to be attention battle with Jonathan. He gets his mama to himself all the time and I can see that he's going to struggle with lack of one on one time. I've been telling him about the baby and he kisses my belly and gives it hugs. Then comes back without his shirt and says 'look mom, there is baby' pointing to his belly. Haha.



So any tips, advice or suggestions you mamas have is always appreciated! Anyhow sorry for the novel but finally had a sec to put a full bump date together for you!

Link Up: Turning Head