25 Weeks.

Monday marked 25 weeks. Time sure is flying...

...and the bump sure is growing!

This is my "wow, look at that bump!" face.

Overall, I have felt pretty good this week minus your usual discomforts (back and shoulder pain) and sleepiness. According to my co-workers, my bump has finally "popped," but they still think I look small for how far along I am. Dad was here this morning to help with "Project: Nursery" and he said, "Yea, you definitely look pregnant now." Yep, you're right. I have definitely grown considerably in the past two weeks. I know, I know, you're probably thinking...that's nothing, girl! Just wait until you're closer to 40 weeks. You're right, I have a lot of growing left to do, but it's still a big change!

Sleep is getting more and more difficult as I struggle to get comfortable, and I know that will only get worse as well. I have also been having pretty vivid/weird dreams, which I have read is common with pregnancy.

I haven't had any weird cravings yet. I hear those typically come later. I do wake up every morning wanting orange juice though. We were always too cheap to spend money on orange juice pre-pregnancy (it's expensive stuff!), but you can bet your bottom dollar it's in our fridge now. Fortunately I've managed to get it on sale nearly every time.

The leftover Halloween candy is partly responsible for the bump growth this week. I refuse to tell you how many fun-size Snickers, Twix, and Kit Kats I've consumed since the 31st. Yikes. I'm grimacing just thinking about it. Adam did help a little, but let's just say I ate more than my fair share. I have never had self-control with sweets, so imagine what I'm like pregnant.

Adam and I started to get more serious about our vehicle search this week and have started test driving. I think we've both realized that time really is flying and that February will be here before we know it. Hoping our search is relatively painless. Time to get rid of the ol' Rally Sport that I've had since I was 14. We both have two-door cars...not a good mix with a baby + a carseat + a stroller + the million little things that must accompany said baby. Oh, and don't forget the 40-lb. dog that travels with us. Hence, the vehicle search.

Sadie and Doodles have been very sweet lately. Well, let's be real...Sadie is always sweet, so no shock there. The real surprise has been Doodles. She has been very friendly and has been sitting on my lap every day and has been more present. People say that our pets can sense when we're pregnant...so maybe that's what is happening. Whatever it is, I'll take it. They both like to follow me around. I like to think that they're already being protective of their little sis. I just had to capture this sweet moment the other night...

Just me and my girls. Sadie + Doodles + baby bump = love.

Baby girl's stats this week: 13-1/2 inches long, 1-1/2 lbs and is starting look more and more like a newborn. She is supposedly also growing more hair...unless she takes after me...then the poor thing will be bald until she's two. I read awhile ago that my uterus is now about the size of a soccer ball. For some reason that completely blew my mind. I guess that explains the bump!

Well, I do believe it's time for a nap...I have to take advantage while I can. If only you could stock up on sleep....sigh....

Until next time!