Twenty Four Weeks on Thanksgiving Day

Well, I had a doctor’s appointment on Monday.

I gained another two pounds. That puts me up 12lbs. I'm getting a little nervous about the weight gain because I know I still have some big weight gaining months ahead of me. Oh well, we will see what happens. I've never been too terribly body conscious, so I'm just gonna go with the flow. I expect to breastfeed, so hopefully that will speed up the weight loss.

Jack’s heartbeat was in the 130’s. It is always so fun to hear it. While the nurse was using the doppler, Jack started kicking at the Doppler. I don’t think he likes it very much.

I am still measuring at 27 weeks, so I must have gone through a major growth spurt over the last month.

Not much new to report. I’m doing alright, my rheumatoid arthritis has really started to flare up the past few days, Hopefully, it will calm back down soon. Having arthritic knees really makes me do the pregnant waddle walk.

Jack seems to be on a semi-regular sleeping pattern. He is usually awake and kicking between 9-11am and then I feel him again from about 7-10pm.

Every time Bailey says goodbye to me or goodnight, she has gotten in the habit of kissing my belly and telling her little brother goodbye. It melts my heart. She has wanted a baby brother or sister for so long. Justin has also started to rub my belly pretty regularly. Mostly, it’s to poke fun at me for getting so huge. I can tell he is really getting excited about having a son. Yesterday, he was telling me a story about his dad mowing the yard and Justin following right behind him with his little plastic toy mower. I think he is looking forward to making memories with his son.

I’m really excited about Thanksgiving this year. We are having tons of family over for Thanksgiving so this year we are making a Turkey and a Ham. I’m excited I don’t have to wait until Christmas for Ham and mom’s “Enterprise” Potatoes. Yummm…My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Is it Lunchtime yet? Today the Director of the Economic Development Commission is retiring. The whole office is gathering at lunchtime for Pizza and cake in honor of him.

I will try to post some pictures soon….As soon as we find my crappy camera.