25 weeks

25 weeks down, 15 to go! I'm really starting to get big now and everyday life is getting a little bit harder. Taking the tube in the morning is uncomfortable, walking up stairs is winding, carrying anything make me take twice as long to get anywhere and sleeping is even hard! I am getting the WORST dark circles because I haven't slept well in months. The body pillow is helping a bit, but every time my alarm goes off in the morning I feel like I could sleep a few more hours...easily. 

BUT despite the complaints, the good far outweighs the hardships. I feel baby girl move consistently everyday. I don't know if it's the hormones, but I just literally feel really happy every single day. I'm very excited for her to get here! 

Also today I got my first shower gift! My bestie Steph sent me the Fisher Price Baby Bouncer I had wanted :) Yay! It's taking ALL my self restraint not to open in right this minute and put it together.  I can't wait to use it! Everything is starting to feel very real.

My replacement at work has started. It's been two weeks now. It's been really tiring training her - I didn't realise how much I do - but she's super nice and will do just fine. When I sent out the communication to my contact list, the amount of wonderful responses I got wishing me the best in my next chapter of life was overwhelming. It's nice to feel like you did your job well, that you're appreciated and that you genuinely will be missed! Only three more weeks to go until I'm officially not working in the office anymore! Craziness... Guess I will be full time nesting and preparing for baby girl. And for going home!

How far along? 25 Weeks

Total weight gain: 12 lbs
Maternity clothes? Just the bottoms. My tops still fit just fine! Actually, I guess my "top" in this picture actually used to be a dress...
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: Ehh... could be better. And for longer.
Best moment this week:  Andrew doing my Prenatal Exercise DVD with me. Best hubby ever!
Miss Anything? Poached eggs and Hollandaise... I really wanted some eggs benedict!
Movement: Yup!! It's more consistent now. I feel like she's found her strength!
Food cravings: Anything sweet. After a meal I have to have something sweet. I was like this pre-pregnancy though too.
Anything making you queasy or sick: I have not been feeling meat lately. Not at all.
Gender: Baby girl
Labor Signs: No.
Symptoms: Round ligament pain and heartburn.
Belly Button in or out? In. Barely.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Very very happy :) 
Looking forward to:  Still really looking forward to going home. I miss my family and friends!