Twenty-Five Weeks

Monday marked my 26th week of this pregnancy {making me 25 weeks pregnant} and I'd like to thank this little jellybean for being such a great little fetus so far!  She really has been so very easy.  Have I been emotional?  Umm, yes, but that's to be expected.  But, I was morning sickness free and up until a couple of weeks ago, I could still fit into my regular jeans.  She gives me sweet and gentle reminders that she's here and doing great with little movements & kicks, but hasn't stuck anything where it doesn't belong and has kept me free from heartburn thus far.  And, while my skin might not exactly be glowing, I have only had a few minor breakouts.  So, thank you sweet pea, your mama realllly appreciates it.

I had David take this picture yesterday since I actually dried my hair {washed it too!}.  There's a little bump action going on {and a big bump action going on in the rear}.

Jellybean is about 13 inches and weighs around a pound, or so says Babycenter.  I got a call from my doctor's office this morning letting me know that my prenatal screenings all came back normal, so that is a relief.

David and I have been working on our list of names.  It's only about 40 names deep, so I'm thinking that's pretty good.  I add in a new name or two just about every week...sort of working in the wrong direction there, I guess.  Some of the names on the list are names I like, but not necessarily names I can see us using.  My two current favorites are Kyra {pronounced with a long I sound} and Sydney.  David's favorite name is Callie.  My worry with Kyra is that people won't know how to pronounce her name...is it Kyyyra or is it Keeeera and then she already will have to deal with NO ONE pronouncing our last name correctly.  Some of my other favorites are more common names like Amy & Emily.  And, I also have a thing for V names because Evelyn & Evie {long E sound} are also on the list.  See my troubles?  {So, if any of you have suggestions, I'm open to hearing them!} Regardless, it's fun thinking of different name possibilities and I love running them by Olivia.  

Speaking of, she likes to say hi to her baby sister through my belly and tells me on a daily basis that there's a baby in Mommy's belly and that it's going to be a baby sister.  She's going to be a WONDERFUL big sister -- I can already tell that she loves her so much.

SISTERS!!

Hope you all are having a wonderful day.  

Happy Wednesday from the Central Coast!