Getting Bigger

Dear baby girl,

This week, I am 25 weeks pregnant with you and I really look it! Between weeks 21 and 22, my belly seemed to really "pop"...

21 weeks

22 weeks

But this week, I seemed to pop even MORE! I still can't believe how pregnant I look when I see photos like this.

25 weeks

You're only about 1.5 or 2 pounds right now, so I can only imagine how much bigger I will get when you're closer to your birth weight.

I had an appointment with my wonderful OB last week and learned some new things - 

1. I am allowed to take warm (not hot) baths to relax (woo hoo!)

2. I need to try not to sleep on my back because you are putting pressure on one of my large arteries, so your daddy is going to have to agree to let me cuddle with him at night (usually he likes his space because he gets hot so easily!)

3. I'm not drinking quite enough water, so I need to make more of an effort to get in at least 10 glasses a day. My frequent trips to the bathroom are only going to increase, I guess!

I was able to hear your beautiful, strong heartbeat again and it put a big smile on my face.

I love you already,

Mommy