Baby Belly at 24 weeks

I had expected a huge change in my belly from week 20 to week 24, but I don't think it happened. Either that, or my belly just looks a lot bigger in the red shirt than the blue shirt! The new picture is the one that Jeff and I are using for our Christmas cards this year. I was going to take a separate picture for the blog, but after the posing, I didn't want to do it again.

I am having a lot of round ligament pains again, so I think that Elizabeth is going through another growth spurt. She is certainly kicking like crazy! It's funny, because she definitely has a pattern. She is quiet most of the day except for a little kick here and there, but then come dinner time, she becomes a Rockette!

Aside from the ligament pain, I am feeling very well. I have given up on ever getting more energy, but all the other aches, pains, and complaints have pretty much gone away. I have another doctor appointment on Friday, but since I can feel her kick and move all the time, I am not worried. That'll be quite a switch for the doctor - he's used to having to tell me not to freak out!

Kicking!

As you know, I am a terrible worrier, despite my best efforts not to be. I suppose since it took so long to conceive Elizabeth, it makes sense that I would worry about her well-being right now, but even after the doctor assures me that she is fine and perfect and healthy, I find myself obsessing. My latest fear has been that something has happened to her since I don't really feel any movements. Every now and again there is a little sensation like a bubble popping that I know is her, but these sensations do not happen very frequently. Last night, however, she gave me three really good kicks while Jeff and I were playing a video game, so I feel much better! At first, I was wondering what in the hell I had eaten that would cause that kind of movement, and then I realized that it was Elizabeth, and not indigestion. :-) So, for now, I am not quite as worried that something might happen to our little girl.

Just an Update

Just look at this beautiful little girl! This is my little Livy with her first smile. I cannot wait to get to Fargo to hold her. Sedonia says that she is a really good baby, and as you can see, she is beautiful!

As for me, I'm doing a lot better. My itchy skin has really abated, and my nausea has almost gone away. I still have bouts of vomiting at least once a week, but that's a whole lot better than three times a day. The only real symptom I am still dealing with is exhaustion. I keep waiting for that energy burst people have mentioned to me, but it's not happening. However, as far as symptoms go, I'd rather be sleepy than have migraines and other aches and pains!

Doctor Visit Update

I saw Dr. Krombach on Wednesday. It turns out that I did lose all the weight that I had gained since last visit, so I'm at 0 according to them. However, I saw my regular doctor for my knee on Monday, and they said that I've lost 8 pounds. I certainly don't miss them, but I can't get over the fact that I am more than halfway through my pregnancy and am at -8 for weight gain. Dr. K. assured me that Elizabeth is perfectly fine and healthy though, so I am not complaining! I asked him if he thought she was a girl too, since the ultrasound tech said she was almost sure, and he said that she is definitely a girl. Good news, as I'm planning on buying lots of pink!

Holy Baby Belly!

All right, here is the new baby bump picture! The first is my 16-week photo, and the second is the 20-week, just taken tonight. I honestly did not think I had grown, but obviously, I was WRONG. I can't believe how big I've gotten in the last month! I have only gained 2 pounds, and I think I lost both of those this week, at least according to my bathroom scale. My appetite has not been good, and I was worried about Elizabeth. However, seeing this picture, I don't think I have to worry! Tomorrow is my next doctor appointment, so stay tuned . . .