"Pregnancy is a humbling experience. Your body changes. You might get heartburn, varicose veins, or start snoring like a lumberjack. At times you may feel like it ain't your finest hour. But know that your body is working like never before. Not only is it taking care of your needs, but it's building a new life within you. Be gentle with your precious and miraculous body today. " Here we are... my bump update at week 25. It has been an awesome week. I have been feeling really great energy wise (despite trouble sleeping), my appetite has been good and my work/life balance seems to be finding the perfect pace for me at this time. Timmy has been home so we were able to get out on our bikes and this mama covered 27 miles this week on my mountain bike! Feeling pretty solid about that. Size: Baby Boy is as big as a cantaloupe and weighing 1.5 pounds! Measuring at about 10.5-12 inches long (the length of an ear of corn), he is getting ready to thrive in the outside world every day! Weight Gain: I have gained one pound in the last week or so, that puts me at 12 lbs. gained since conception! Symptoms: CONGESTION. This is seriously the worst, it comes and goes throughout the day, but when it hits I can hardly breathe out of my nose. I also had two nights this past week when I woke very early in the morning with leg cramps. I also had a very active week so it might be due to both pregnancy and recovery. For obvious reasons my body is recovering from my workouts at a much slower rate and its just something I will continue to be mindful of. Favorite Wardrobe piece to wear right now: I have been loving this Patagonia layer, W's Organic Cotton Quilt Snap-T® Pullover It is a great weight and layering piece for under my jacket. It works well as the weather has been getting cooler. It's also nice that I can still wear the brands I love with a growing bump I just need to size up. Nursery Update: Stay tuned for picture update next week. We have decided on a nautical theme because lets face it, our sons are and will be water loving, boat driving fanatics! We just ordered the carpet and a new sheet set for the twin bed. It is coming along great! Pregnancy related item I have loved this week: My Mama Natural Affirmation cards by Genevieve Howland, a reader of my blog and fellow mama-to-be, sent them to me as a gift in the mail this past week and they have been such a lovely way to refocus my mind every day and provide some inspiration and affirmation on the awesomeness of this experience. Thank you Laura! Xo 1 thing I am currently having trouble with: Sleeping is getting to be a bit more difficult. Between the not being able to breathe because of congestion and then trying to find a comfortable position with a growing bump I find that I am tossing and turning a lot. I also have been waking up around 3 am with a little boy who is hungry and ready to eat! He is ready to start the day while mama still wants to catch those last couple hours of quality zzz's. 1 moment I loved about this past week: Getting ready for Christmas. Our tree is lit and in our home providing us with the sweet smells of Christmas, the lights are strung outside the house and the packages are being delivered and waiting to be wrapped for under the tree! I love this time of year. There is just something about sitting on the couch with a cozy fire, smelling the Christmas tree and enjoying the lights that makes me so happy! 1 thing I plan to do for myself this week: Find a prenatal massage! I keep talking about it and I just need to do it. I also need to find a holiday outfit to fit my bump. Open to suggestions :) Food cravings: I have enjoyed eggs throughout this pregnancy, but recently when I wake up in the morning, baby and I are SUPER hungry. So my traditional egg breakfast has looked something like this every morning and its so satisfying. I look forward to it every day. Currently working on: Budget! Yup, that is what is going on over here! While the Christmas shopping to do's are finishing up, Timmy and I are focusing on our finances going into the new year and planning ahead for all 2018 has to offer our growing family.
Thats a wrap for Week 25 friends! Thanks for checking in xoxo
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Mary
12/9/2017 04:55:29 pm
Hey Kat,
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Kat
12/11/2017 03:49:08 am
Hi Mary! Thanks for taking the time to read my blog. I am sorry that you are upset. Talking about working on our Budget for the 2018 year is just keeping it real with my readers. I have received a lot of great feedback from readers who are looking for advice as they are trying to do the same thing.
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