24 weeks

First of all... HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!

2011 was a fantastic year for me in which I adopted our fur-son, Gumby, became a US resident, survived Hurricane Irene, found out that we were expecting , celebrated  a quarter century of life, spent our 1 year wedding anniversary in the exact spot we were married, moved to a bigger apartment and travelled back home to South Africa for Christmas for the first time in 7 years. I feel so greatful for such a wonderful year and I just know that 2012 is going to be a fabulous!

Today we are flying back to New York from South Africa but I wanted to post a pregnancy update since I have missed the last couple of weeks.



This photo was taken at the top of Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa



How far along? 24 weeks, 3 days 

Maternity clothes? Maternity jeans, leggings and a borrowed pair of maternity shorts have been my uniform for the last 2 weeks. My old tops and some dresses seem to still fit.

Stretch marks? None

Sleep: It has been very hot and sticky on the South Coast of South Africa so without a fan sleep is almost impossible.

Best moment this week: Being at home with my family, getting to spend Christmas with them and then travelling around Cape Town (where my sister lives)

Miss Anything? My mattress back in NY, feet that don't swell and being able to hike without almost having a heart attack.

Movement: So much has happened in the past 3 weeks! Movements got a lot stronger and frequent and my husband finally felt the baby move. On Christmas day I was able to see my belly moving from the outside.

Food cravings: I have been more then overindulging in all my SA food cravings. Anything sweet doesn't stand a chance around me!

Anything making you queasy or sick: I have been feeling a tiny bit nauseous for the past 2 days, but nothing too bad.

Have you started to show yet: OH yes!

Gender: ITS A GIRL!!!!!

Labour Signs: None
Belly Button in or out? Still far in

Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Ecstatic

Looking forward to: Buying my maternity pillow when I get back to New York, and painting the new apartment.