24 week bumpdate!

Monday February 11th, I was officially 24 weeks pregnant- six months! Time is certainly flying by.

Just for fun, we took a 24 week pic of the hubs too! 

Total weight gain: As of this morning, it was officially 10 lbs. At the beginning of the week, I was still hovering somewhere between 8-9 pounds At my doctors appointment on Friday, the doc asked if I was eating 3 meals a day, which I certainly am! She asked due to the fact that I lost a pound since my last appointment... 3 weeks prior. That worried me  and therefore I made up for it in calorie intake this weekend. ;) (HELOOO lemon ricotta pancakes!) I want to make sure for Baby C's sake that I am gaining the recommended 1 lb per week from 25-35 weeks.  Not gaining enough weight (or any weight) has serious health risks, such as pre-term labor and low birth weight babies. No, thank you!
How big is the baby? : Baby C is as long as an ear of corn.
Maternity clothes: A mix of both maternity and non maternity tops, but all maternity bottoms. Still rocking some pre-pregnancy dresses as well, which is nice!
Stretch marks?: Nope! :) Still holding strong with using Palmer's daily! 
Sleep:  Sleep is hit or miss this week. Hubs and I switched sides of the bed this week, which helped a lot with getting comfortable. On the nights I sleep well, I sleep REALLY well! On the nights I wake up/have baby things on my mind/can't get comfortable/hubs talks in his sleep... I cannot get a good nights rest. No sleep= a cranky mama the next day. 
Best moment this week: Having hubs feel some serious kicking! I also enjoyed my afternoon with some girlfriends in DC. It was nice to get out and enjoy some girlfriend time. My sweet friend Brittany bought C his coming home outfit and had it monogrammed. It's so sweet and something we will cherish forever. Thanks Aunt B!
Movement:  Lots of it! I've noticed that Baby C likes fruit cups. I have been eating a fruit cup at work for an afternoon snack and I can count on Colin kicking and flipping all over the place about 10 minutes later. :)
Food cravings: Still loving frozen yogurt!
Food aversions: Meat,meat, meat. I am forcing it down at dinner for baby's sake but it makes me gag and I can only get a few fork fulls down. 
Labor signs: No way Jose. It's crazy to think that in 12-15 weeks the answer to this question could be changing! :)
Belly button in or out: still an innie, but getting flatter. I think I may have an outtie by the time I reach the third trimester.
What I miss:  Running. I really, really miss running! It's only been a few weeks, but I do miss it a lot and can't wait to be able to run again this summer. I've been enjoying other forms of good work outs, but there is nothing like a good run! I also had a craving for sushi this week- hubs and I will have to go on a sushi date this summer after baby's arrival!
Pregnancy Symptoms: HEARTBURN, stiff back by the end of the day and frequent bathroom breaks. I am very blessed that my pregnancy has been so wonderful. I told hubs last night that I really am going to miss being pregnant come June. I love feeling him kick and flip. I love that I can put my hand on my belly and know that I am never alone. I love that my sweet baby boy is with me all the time. I love that I am growing this beautiful blessing. It is such an amazing experience!!! 
What I'm looking forward to: Having a girls day/crafting day with my BFF this coming weekend! I miss her so much!