Our move / 24 weeks

Well after a very long, exhausting, and COLD weekend, we are finally all moved in to our new place. I can't even explain how nice it is to come home and park in a driveway instead of a parking lot, or to be able to do laundry without digging through the bottom of my purse for quarters. I mean I thought after two years I had gotten used to the noises of apartment living, the slamming of that damn hallway door that was placed so conveniently outside our bedroom wall or the footsteps and toilet flushes of the people living above us... but the past couple nights we've been here I have gotten some of the best sleep I've had in a long time.

I had thought at the time we signed the lease that we would probably only be here a year or so, until we were ready to buy, but after painting and cleaning, I could see us staying here longer and being perfectly happy with that. We'll see what happens though, obviously lots of changes are in store for us. And our landlord is 87 years old for heaven's sake. I thought he was going to croak before we even moved in.

So along with the weekend being long, exhausting, and cold, it also happened to be obviously stressful (duh) and tremendously sad as Brett managed to get bleach on the front of my black leather Christian Dior bag during the process. Ugh. Not only is it my favorite handbag that I carry 90% of the time but it's DIOR. I'm heartbroken... but still carrying it. Not the best time in our lives to have to replace a Dior bag, you know.

Ok, so have I even mentioned anything about being pregnant in this post yet? Well, I am still... very much so. I'm starting to look it and I'm definitely feeling it. I did a few cartwheels today during a tumbling class and I swear I saw stars for 20 minutes afterwards. Push-ups are also getting quite difficult but I need to feel good about some part of my body, right?

PREGNANT PERSON SURVEY TIME
How far along?: 24 weeks
Total weight gain: 15 pounds... thankfully it's all in my boobs and belly.
How much does baby weigh?: She should be a little over a pound now.
Maternity clothes?: No... although I will probably be purchasing some maternity tanks here soon.
Stretch marks?: None so far.... & crossing my fingers.
Sleep?: I hate sleeping on my side and lately I have been ready to pass out MUCH earlier than usual. I'm also waking up earlier.... which is good.
Best moment this week?: MOVING OUT OF OUR APARTMENT
Movement?: Yes, although it hasn't gotten more frequent yet. Still only feeling her mostly at night.
Food cravings?: Well, I go through about a half gallon of milk a day now, which is weird because I never used to drink it.
Labor signs?: No & hopefully not anytime soon. Still got 16 weeks to go!
Belly button in or out?: Still very much in... & hoping it stays that way.
What I miss: Sleeping on my back, sushi, tanning (I'll admit it), margaritas, t-shirts fitting baggy.
What I'm looking forward to: Thanksgiving! Mashed potatoes... mmmm
Milestone: Finally having a baby bump instead of rockin a beer belly.