Week 25

How far along?   25 weeks

Total weight gain:  I decided to stay away from the scale at the gym because it was making me depressed -- but I'm probably a few pounds more since my last appointment with the pounds of chocolate I'm consuming.  So we will just say 11 lbs +

Have you started to show?  It's obvious now, but a few very nice people still say they are cautious to ask just in case.  I mean really - what do you think - that I swallowed the ENTIRE turkey at Thanksgiving?!?

Am feeling:  A wicked case of leg cramps hit me this week in the middle of the night.  Like 5 different times.  Jump out of bed screaming bad.  I will now be chugging water and stretching on a nightly basis to avoid this. 

Best moment this week:  Seeing my cousin Aimee ~ I can't wait for her to move home so she can be a part of baby boy Burkert's life for good!! :) xoxo

Miss anything?  Having the energy to stay out and socialize with people. 

Food cravings:  When will the healthy food cravings kick back in??  Still obsessed with chocolate.  Obsessed.  : /

Maternity clothes:  Got depressed when I went to the mall to hopefully buy some non-maternity clothes.  Yah, that didn't go so well.  I ended up with a necklace.  Accessories it is!

Sleep:  See above - leg cramps are the devil!
Movement:  He moves all the time, but a few days ago we tried the flashlight on the belly thing and woah did he start kicking!!  I felt bad, but it was so funny!  I guess those books are accurate - he could definitely sense the light ... and did not like it so much! 

Gender: Boy -- and baby boy might have a name!! 

Looking forward to: Using our new treadmill!  We decided to take the plunge and get a treadmill for the basement.  I have a feeling it will be getting a lot of use after the baby is born.  Also really excited for my parents to come home for the holidays and spend time with all my family.  Brunch with Santa at Westmoor is next weekend.  Equally excited for the food and to see my nieces and nephew all dressed up for Santa! 

On a side note, two days after I stuff my face with whatever I can cram into this belly I have my O'Sullivan test for gestational diabetes.  I'm not going to lie, I'm a little afraid.  My diet lately has not been the best, so hopefully my pancreas has been cooperating and continuing to produce enough insulin to counteract my intake.  We will see !!