24 weeks, 2 days

Houston, we have viability!  There's something so comforting about hitting 24 weeks.  Mostly because we're officially at the point where Muppet could theoretically survive as an outside baby.  Now don't get me wrong, we're expecting Muppet to stay inside for a good 16 more weeks, there's still a lot of growing to do.  And if Muppet came now, there'd be a rough road ahead of all of us.  But still, knowing that Muppet could be born tomorrow and have a fighting chance takes a weight off my shoulders.

Registering

So we finally registered.  And I was warned that it was going to be an exhausting process.  It was - but only because we did it after J's huge all day event.  Meaning we got to the stores around 6pm.  Other than that it was pretty quick and painless.  Probably because I am queen of the researchers.  So I had everything narrowed down before we got in the store.  And then we just had to check out those items in person to do some yays, nays, and "mmmmm I like this one better."

And so, without further ado - the plans for Muppet's bedroom!

  

The actual reason we registered was because I had to pick up a gift for one of my best friends and figured we could kill two birds with one stone.  H's baby shower was last weekend.  She's about 9 weeks ahead of me.  She didn't tell me until she was in second tri, so by that time we already knew about our expectations.  And I was so excited to have someone to share this journey with.

Even better, because she's ahead of me, I use her as my guinea pig - or vision into the future to see "what's going to happen next."

And since we're at 24 weeks, it's time for the monthly photo brigade!!!

Total weight gain/loss: +9 
Next Appointment: Tuesday, June 21 
Maternity clothes? Still about the same.  Although I bought a new dress to wear to H's shower.  Which is awesome because then we looked like super twinsies. I plan on living in jersey maternity dresses this summer. 
Stretch marks: nada. 
Sleep: I think I've actually been sleeping better this week!  J got up in the middle of the night on Wednesday night, took the dog outside and filled the entire living room with balloons and I didn't even notice! 
Best moment this week:  I'm starting to get excited about "nesting" and the nursery, and I'm loving hitting 24 weeks.
Movement: Yup.  Sometimes REALLY hard which causes me to jump out of my seat.  
Food cravings: Nothing 
Food aversions: Nothing 
Gender: Tell you in October! 
Belly Button in or out: in but I'm not sure for how much longer. 
What I miss: I went to pick up beer for a party and realized I really miss it! 
What I am looking forward to: I really want J to be able to feel the kicks.  
Contractions: Nope. 
Milestones:
- Registering
- Viability!