Well time is sure going by fast! I hit my 5-month mark so four more months until my life substantially changes! This past week has been busy but good. I was super busy with school work, then was in Dallas all weekend for Pathways graduation, and had a work evaluation at 8am this morning! Mama and Landon are tired!!! This week is a little easier though, so I am thankful. And I finally have free weekends!! But they are still packed with things to do... Gosh, story of my life! I think taylor and I are going to look at paint for the baby room and hopefully register some items at Babys R Us!! Yay! I have a doctors appt tomorrow. I probably wont get a sonogram, just listen to the heartbeat. I am pretty sure I am gaining weight by now. My tummy is huge, well I think its huge and its only going to get bigger!! ahhh! What to expect says that this next month will be a huge growth spurt! Its still weird seeing myself being pregnant. I am so not used to it still, but maternity clothes have really made my life better. Landon has been moving a lot, especially when I wake up, a few times during the night and when I eat. He's about a pound now and I will be 23 weeks on Thursday! That is so crazy!!!!!! I really cant believe how fast its been going. Its already midterms for school and its only getting busier and busier! Work is kind of a drag... I enjoy it but I wish I didnt have to work. I'd like to keep my job for the extra money and experience, but I will have to quit around Christmas time.
Anyway, I have been feeling good. I have a keen sense of smell, big belly, and huge apetite! I thought I'd never like food again. I think I can feel a growth spurt because I get SOOO hungry! I need snacks in between meals or I will go crazy. I think this is where "eating for two" starts to kick in! Other symptoms include: peeing like a race horse, wanting to devour icecream almost every day, tossing and turning at night, unable to stand for long periods of time, getting more out of breath when walking, acne (ugh, still), need of naps that I dont seem to get enough of, poor memory, back and neck aches, heartburn and acid reflux (occasionally). Other than that, what they say is true.. Second trimester is fun! People are noticing my belly and wanting to touch it, which I dont mind. I am not miserably huge (yet). And supposedly I have a "glow". Thankfully, I havent gained weight anywhere else. The thought of gaining 20 pounds is really freaky, but its all in my belly so far! No weight gain in my arms, legs or butt.. so far! I am grateful that I am not one of those women who gain like 50 pounds then can never get it off!! I do need to start exercising and really really really need to sign up for our birthing classes. I will do that tomorrow!
We are getting more excited as time goes on and as Landon grows. We cant wait to start getting ready for him and I am wanting to get into nesting mode ASAP! I just wish I had more time. Baby shopping is going to be uberly fun and I think everyone is excited for that. Still greatful for amazing friends and family!!
Love,
Alyssa, Taylor and Landon (he's the size of a papaya now)
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