And the Weeks Go By...

I cannot BELIEVE it.... I am actually 25 Weeks along now! Time flew through the holidays and now with being back at work it goes even faster...

Not to say we aren't excited for our new arrival, but just wait a little longer... I still have lots of organizing to do (hehe;))

With that being said, here are a couple pictures from the past 2 weeks as the belly keeps growing....

...and growing...

Heartbeat

It is wonderful feeling her move all around! She is getting strong enough now to where I feel her pretty much all the time (and see her too!), but she still has her spurt of energy around 8PM- and it's STILL so fun to be able to share that time with Pete!

I also had my 24 Week appointment last week, confirming that she (and I ;)) are growing right on track

...speaking of growing and probably me sharing too much, but did you know that your stomach measures the amount of weeks you are along in your pregnancy?! Like, now my belly is 24 inches long and I am 24 weeks pregnant!? Well, I had no idea... and that was my fun fact to share ;)

Hiccup

I am not sleeping! Ok, well... I am sleeping some, but I was up this morning at 3:45AM- are you kidding me- it's a Saturday for goodness sake!

I know as I get farther along in pregnancy that happens but my goodness I still have almost 4 months to go!!

With that being said, here is my Dear Abby ;):

Dear Abby,

I am about 25 Weeks pregnant and truly excited about having a new little one on the way, but I am just really struggling lately as I am not sleeping much. I DID start a new job as a preschool teacher a few weeks back. I love the job, but it keeps me on my feet all day; when I get home I have my feet propped up and relax a few hours before hitting the hay..... which seems to be my unborn daughter's perfect time to play. It takes her about an hour to stop kicking and moving about and then I sleep (for about 3 hours) before the bathroom breaks begin... which wake her up... in which she "plays" for an hour.... then I sleep a couple winks.... then the bathroom break.... and it continues... until she is AWAKE at about 4AM until I leave for work. I love her and being pregnant very much, I was just wondering if you could offer any advice at all on how I may be able to grab a LITTLE more shut eye at night.... before I suddenly grab some during the day- which would not be at ALL good, seeing that 4-year-olds REALLY can not care for themselves!

Yours Truly,

Sleepless in Arkansas

In all honesty, let me know if you have been here or have any advice- I would love it!!!

I do hope you all have a great week!!

Until next time.... ;)