24 Weeks

Our sweet baby girl will be named
Jaylie Rebecca Willingham 
I have had that name picked out for almost 10 years. We are so thankful we are actually going to get to use it.
Now, I know that the first thing people will say  is that is a long name. And those people are right- it is long
That is all her Daddy can talk about. " She will be 10 years old before she can spell it. " My retort is, " Why couldn't you have a short last name? Willingham is the problem- 10 letters. Come on."
Truly, I get exhausted when I am signing my name. By the time I sign Will, I'm over it.

But back to baby girl......

How Far Along:  24 Weeks

Weight Gain: -4 lbs. I had been down 6 but I gained 2 lbs.

Maternity Clothes: Some. I can still wear all my pants and shirts. My belly is definitely showing now and I look pregnant. Some of my clothes don't look right but I am still wearing all my regular work pants.

Stretch Marks:  No new ones- that is a plus.

Morning Sickness: Thank goodness this has calmed down. I am sick every once in a while but I have horrible heartburn. We ate at a  fish place called the The Ark last week. It was really good. But I was up from 10 until 2- sitting up in the recliner, eating TUMS and begging our sweet Lord and Jaylie to not be sick. I wasn't sick but I think it would have been better if I was.

Sleep:  I am no longer sleeping all night. I am awake every hour it seems like. I am still exhausted though. I love sleeping on the the couch- every afternoon. :) And sometimes I stay there all night too.

Baby Movement: She is moving. It took me a while to realize that she was moving because it is a strange feeling. Jay really hasn't felt her yet. I can tell she is going to be a night owl like her Mom because she is very active at night. This past Saturday night, I actually saw my belly move when I felt her. It was funny and I ran in there to show Jay but she didn't do it again.:(

Food Cravings:  I, still, really don't crave 1 particular thing. Cornflakes and milk are so good to me now. I have a bowl almost everyday. One day, last week I went to Walmart after school. I was hungry of course, so everything looked good. Then I saw it. A fruit tray. I could literally taste it in my mouth. Apples, grapes, canteloupe, and cream cheese dip. So, I spent 10 dollars and bought it. It was all I could think about for days. Everyday when I got home, that is what I had.
By the way, I was craving some cheesecake and I stopped by Chick-Fil-A. Jaylie Rebecca and Chick-Fil-A don't get along. Apparently, she doesn't like their chicken. But I thought we both could eat some cheesecake. Well, guess what? They don't sell it anymore. The drive through lady could tell I was really disappointed.  All I could say was, " Really? Well, I guess I'll just take a coke zero." Then I drove my sad self home.

What I Miss:  Maybe sleeping comfortably. But it is all worth it so I am not complaining.:)
However, this week I have a cold or something for the first time since being pregnant. It has not been fun. I miss being able to take something to just knock it out. No, I haven't been to the doctor because I am trying to wait it out. I am not a fan of taking medicine while pregnant. I realize now that children make you crazy because I am scared to take anything. I really have only taken 1 Zofran and 1 tylenol since June.
But I broke down and have taken Robitussin. I am praying it will pass soon. Hot mess does not even describe how I look now. Oh and to top it off, now I have a fever blister on my FACE because I have been running low grade fevers. It is a beautiful sight.

Looking forward To: Please, for the love of all that's good, let me make a decision between pink and gray and pink and brown or pink and green. I mean, folks, it is getting ridiculous. I sent a text to Jay saying that I guess Jaylie is not going to have anywhere to sleep or to sleep on.
The only thing I know is that I am going to distress some dressers for her room- creamy white with a distressed look. I am going to use Annie Sloan chalk paint- I think. It will the easiest.
So again, pray that I can make a decision. Or make fun of me for being ridiculous.

Registering is next on the list. I can't wait to do that.