Bumpdate: Week 25

Theres no picture of the bump this week. I sincerely apologize for that. Its not even because I didnt want to take one, but because I forgot to take one. And yah. Thats the only excuse I have. So here are some pictures of the happenings to make up for it. 
How far along? 25.5 

Total weight gain:  22ish lbs. 

Maternity clothes? My belly officially torpedoed this week, according to my mother haha, so my preggy shirts are not cooperating at all. Its all not covering my belly, so my wonderful neighbor donated some new shirts, and we bought me a few so I think I have enough to cover the next few months. I bought two that are neutral colors so that I can multi layer them with cardigans and scarves. Preparing for the cold, you know. We also broke down and bought me a maternity winter coat. I was trying so hard to avoid spending the money on one, but with none of existing coats buttoning, it has made for some very cold 40 degree days here in PA. And its only gunna get colder between now and February. So we bought me one. Its actually pretty cute. So Ill take it. 

Sleep: I hate sleeping this week. Absolutely hate it! Not because Im uncomfortable, or because Im peeing every five minutes. But because of the random, vivid awkward dreams. They have just gotten bigger and and weirder. And the rolling onto my back has started. Everyone has already suggested the preggy pillows, which we have tried and returned because they make me claustrophobic under the blankets, which are neccessary as part of sleeping in the winter here, so that was a fail. It usually wakes me up though because Im so paranoid about it. So needless to say, I hate sleeping this week. But it will get better.  
New this week: My hips still hurt on and off, and the muscle spasms have kept on coming. New funness this week. Um violent punches and kicks, and the newley discovered elbow. Little man found his elbow this week and he aims for my bladder ever time. While these new violent discvoveries are not the funnest experience of my life, its still pretty awesome to experience him figuring stuff out. Im loving the experience of watching him grow. And it snowed!! One big huge awesome snow to start of the winter season in PA. Oh it made my heart so happy. 

Best moment this week: The blessing of the hand me downs. One of our neighbors/preschool parents gave us all of her little man's baby clothes. It was such a blessing to us. Its more than we could have ever expected. We have everything we need to welcome our little man into the world. And these clothes are darn cute. Let me tell you. So yah. That blessing is the best thing to happen this week.

Miss Anything? Still the lack of crying. And the sleeping. This week I cried because the bottle of ginger ale exploded on me when I opened it. Not even all over me. But on my sleeves of one of my only fitting sweaters. Not a big deal at all. But in my little preggo world, a very big deal indeed. 

Food cravings: Anything chocolate. And water actually. So that last one is a good one. Lots and lots of water. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really. Its been a pretty mellow week. Some smells still get to me but nothing too horrible. 

Wedding rings on or off? The band is on, the engagement ring has moved to its box for safe keeping. They still go on together, but getting them off was next to impossible so we have moved to the band by itself. Sad day in my world. 

Looking forward to: Nothing in particular at the moment. Just the next few months in general. We are preparing for our shower and starting to organize and get things ready for when little man is born and everything is just becoming exciting. Im looking forward to the holidays and everything around that. 

And thats the bumpdate!