24 week appointment

Today I went in for my 24 week appointment.  We had another ultrasound to get a better look at his lips and nose (he wasn't too cooperative at the last appointment).  The ultrasound tech said that everything looked perfect.  It was so much fun to see our little boy again.  He now weighs 1 lb. and 11 oz, which puts him in the 56th percentile.  It is amazing how fast he is growing.  However, he will grow the most during my 3rd trimester.  His heart rate today was 156, which is normal.  Grandma Lynne accompanied me to this appointment so she got to see our little one again as well.  At my next appointment (28 weeks), I have my glucola test (the test for gestational diabetes).  This appointment also marks my entry into my 3rd trimester! After that appointment, I will start seeing the doctor every 2 weeks.

So far I am still feeling great.  I'm trying to eat healthy (well as healthy as I can with the constant cravings for sweet stuff) and exercise (usually about 5 times a week).  Our little boy has turned out to be quite the "mover and shaker."  There are very few periods during the day when I don't feel him moving around.  Last night Griffin finally got to feel him kick.  He was so excited! It was also a special night because we were celebrating our 3 year anniversary.  It's so crazy how time flies.  Griffin has been such a great husband throughout this pregnancy.  He is always there when I need him and has been very supportive.  I feel so blessed to have him in my life and know that he is going to make a wonderful father.

In nursery news, we have purchased our crib and changing table as well as the bedding and accessories for the room.  We still have a couple more furniture items to buy, however. After we get new carpet and put everything together, I will post pictures.  I think it is going to be too cute!  Our little one has also acquired more camouflage clothing (carpenter shorts and pants and a fleece shirt), so I think he is good to go for now (hint hint Griffin) :-).  Well I will continue to post my weekly belly pics and will write again when something exciting happens or after my next appointment.