24 Weeks

We offficially have a baby belly! In fact, it has doubled in size in a week!  Layla Bug is either a gymnast or a dancer, and I love it - what an amazing feeling!

Robert found out that he went to NP school with a guy whose baby had hydronephrosis so he called to get some info.  The little boy had surgery at 2 months old.  (Described in my version of medical terms) The procedure disconnected his uterer from his bladder and connected it outside his body through hole.  The fluid drained from his kidney to a bag for about six months.  After that, they connected the uterer back to the bladder and he is a healthy little boy!

22.5 weeks

24 weeks

Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along:  24 weeks

Size of Baby:  Approximately 1 pound (yes, pound not ounces!) and 1 foot long

Total Weight Gain/Loss:  7-8 lbs  depending on what time of the day I weigh

Maternity Clothes:  I have made the switch to maternity clothes.  Joy Joy!  Except maxi dresses - I can still wear those.

Gender:   It's a Girl - Layla Grace Lee

Movement:  She flips and turns and kicks and it's wonderful!  Robert has't been able to feel her yet, but he tries everyday - hopefully soon.

Sleep:  Sleep is still good.

Cravings/Aversions: Honey buns?!  Wierd, right?  That is not me at all!  I have been craving a honey bun for several weeks but would never buy one.  I finally broke down and bought the mini ones (at least I was trying for less calories) and Layla loves them! :)

Emotions:  Not really.

What I miss:  Diet coke and a club sandwich.  The only things I have really given up are deli meat and artificial sweetner.  Robert knows he better have a club sandwich and diet coke for me after I deliver!

Symptoms: Lower back pain.  Other than that, I feel good!

What I'm looking forward to:  Seeing her sweet face on the 4d ultrasound.