25 weeks

25 weeks:

How far along? 25w1d (cauliflower)
Weight gain? About 12 lbs. I am hesitant to keep posting this, because it's difficult to see the numbers on the scale climbing constantly. But, I am so proud of my body for making it this far, and I know you're supposed to gain weight in pregnancy. So I'm trying to just embrace it.
Maternity Clothes? Yep, even for lounging/sleeping now. I bought some cheap Target maternity camisoles for wearing around the house and to bed. Much better.
Who have you told? I just sent out a bunch of emails to friends. Trying not to hyperventilate. It's still scary. But now that I'm obviously showing and it's not a secret, it feels weird that random people know, but not my friends. So we're fixing that.
Are you showing yet? Yep!
Any movement? More frequent and stronger every week. A few nights ago, he had a crazy dance party for like 1 1/2 hours that kept me up, it was awesome and so weird!!
Symptoms: Nothing new.
Best moment this week: The aforementioned dance party, even though it deprived me of sleep :)
Major milestones: No official milestones, but 25w feels like a milestone.
Major purchases this week: Uhhhh yeah, we need to get on that. We have at least begun discussing the subject of a registry. So there's that.  
Looking forward to next week: Nothing special. Hoping for a boring pregnancy week.

24 weeks

24 weeks:

How far along? 24w1d (canteloupe)
Weight gain? About 12ish lbs
Maternity Clothes? Yep. Now my regular PJ tops don't fit either. And I've been using DH's shirts but they are going to get too short/not cover my whole belly soon. Time for some more shopping!
Who have you told? We've told a few more friends.
Are you showing yet? Yes. Strangers are asking me about it. Which is weird, but also makes it feel more real.
Any movement? Yes, all the time. Still just unbelievable. Loving every second, even when it keeps me up at night.
Symptoms: Same as the last week or so. I guess the only new thing is that I'm starting to feel like my belly is big/getting in the way of things. 
Best moment this week: V day today!
Major milestones: See above - V day!!!!
Major purchases this week: Still nada.  
Looking forward to next week: Non baby related, I have a whole entire weekend off. Very exciting. Baby related, we have an ultrasound and appointment on Friday. Just a growth scan, which I'll be getting every 4 weeks because of my Crohn's.

Work-wise, my ED rotation is amazing, and I'm loving every seconds. On Sunday I had 2 appys (appendicitis), which was fun to work up. I have also reduced 2 nursemaid's elbows, which is probably the easiest/most rewarding thing on the face of the planet. A kid comes in with a subluxated elbow, you twist their arm a little bit, feel it click back in, and BAM they're all better. Fixed, done, buh-bye, I just cured your kid. Feels pretty badass and the parents are all impressed. I also had one attending who, after asking me what I wanted to go into, said she was really impressed with me, and emailed the fellowship director saying I was "excellent." I met with him yesterday, and it went really well! <3 <3 ED!

23 weeks

23 weeks:

How far along? 23w1d (grapefruit)
Weight gain? About 10lbs
Maternity Clothes? Yes, exclusively. Except for when I'm wearing scrubs!
Who have you told? No one new. Maybe it's time to do that...??
Are you showing yet? Yup! Rockin' the bump. Without being obnoxious of course.
Any movement? All the time! Mr. E feels him often from the outside now. Last night he put his head on my belly when the baby was kicking and he kicked him in the head!
Symptoms: Nothing new. RLP, back pain, reflux, ute hardening. Oh also my boobs are getting more sore. 
Best moment this week: Mr. E getting kicked in the face :-)
Major milestones: 23 weeks today, which is when they resuscitate at the hospital I'll be at!
Major purchases this week: Nothing..... 
Looking forward to next week: Making it to 24 weeks which is the "official" V day even though there are lots of babies born earlier than that who survive.

Today, I'm starting my ED rotation! I'm so, so excited! I was scheduled for it in May, but....yeah. I was able to switch it to this month so I could still do it this year. Hopefully it will help me decided if I do, in fact, want to do an ED fellowship. 

22 weeks

22 weeks:

How far along? 22w1d (papaya)
Weight gain? About 10lbs
Maternity Clothes? Yes, exclusively now. 
Who have you told? No one new, but the news is slowly trickling out to my extended family.
Are you showing yet? Yessss and my bump is pretty damn cute if I may say so myself. Obviously I don't touch it in public, I know how that makes other people feel.
Any movement? All the time. <3 <3
Symptoms: Same old same old, and now the reflux seems to be coming back. I have bad back pain too (chronic back issues that are exacerbated now). But it's all good.
Best moment this week: Mr. E being able to feel some giant kicks.
Major milestones: Fetal echo that looked a-okay :)
Major purchases this week: Nothing. Pretty sure I'm going to be that person at the hospital who doesn't have a car seat or a place for the baby to sleep because I'm too afraid to buy anything.
Looking forward to next week: Hitting 23 weeks/when they resuscitate at the hospital where I'll be delivering.

It's been a really busy few weeks at work. I just got off an 8 day stretch where I worked 113 hours, and I'm about to start 5 nights in a row. I feel like I am barely surviving. 

19 weeks

19 weeks:

How far along? 19w5d (mango)
Weight gain? About 7 lb
Maternity Clothes? Yes! only have a few non-maternity tops I can still wear. 
Who have you told? No one new this week.
Are you showing yet? Yes. I popped this week!
Any movement? Yes, very frequently! Still amazing!
Symptoms: Still having RLP and ute hardening. The RLP is baaaaaad. Otherwise I'm fine. 
Best moment this week: A/S today - not only did everything look great, but we got to see baby smacking his lips, putting his thumb in his mouth (well, almost in his mouth), and curling up in super cute positions!
Major milestones: Anatomy scan! 
Major purchases this week: Nothing this week. We still haven't bought anything for him.
Looking forward to next week: Being HALF BAKED!

In other news, work has been stressful. Good, but stressful. Especially my current rotation. The hours are brutal. But hey, at least I'm not super nauseous like I was the last time I did this rotation! So there's that. 

18 weeks

18 weeks:

How far along? 18w2d (sweet potato)
Weight gain? About 5 lb
Maternity Clothes? Yes! I am exclusively in maternity bottoms, and still have a few non-maternity tops that I can wear but they don't look as good, and I don't think it'll be long before I can't wear them anymore. In the past 2 weeks my belly has gotten a lot bigger
Who have you told? No one new this week.
Are you showing yet? Actually I think yes. I can still hide it if I want to, but in the past week I have grown a lot.
Any movement? Yes and it is the most amazing thing I have ever experienced - although it's pretty weird, the actual sensation of something moving around in there! It has moved me to tears several times. I am so, so grateful that I get to experience this. Even if this all ends tomorrow, I am so lucky to have been able to feel a baby kick inside me.
Symptoms: Still having RLP and ute hardening. Otherwise feeling pretty good.
Best moment this week: A big kick when I was reading in bed. 
Major milestones: Not hiding my bump anymore.
Major purchases this week: Nothing this week. We still haven't bought anything for him. But, several years ago when I found out I was pregnant the first time, I bought a pair of baby socks to tell Mr. E. He said he had returned them after that loss, but it turns out he kept them for a future baby. He brought them back from Sweden this past week, where they've been in storage. I love that he will have a symbol of his angel siblings.
Looking forward to next week: Staying pregnant :)

17 weeks

17 weeks:
How far along? 17w3d (onion)
Weight gain? About 5 lb
Maternity Clothes? Yes! I officially don't fit into any of my regular work pants/skirts anymore. And I have a few tops that are long enough to be worn with my maternity skirt and pants, but most are not, so I bought some maternity sweaters too (just 3).
Who have you told? We've told a few more people - some extended family and a few close friends.
Are you showing yet? Actually I think yes. I can still hide it if I want to, but in the past week I have grown a lot.
Any movement? YES!!!! I have even felt him with my hand a few times. Sometimes I feel little bumps, and sometimes it feels like someone wringing out a towel in my belly, and sometimes I get the feeling you get when your stomach drops on a roller coaster, but in my ute.
Symptoms: I had some scary episodes where my uterus was really hard for long periods of time (like 1-2 hours). They tested me for a UTI (negative) and checked my cervix and amniotic fluid (both fine). I have also discovered round ligament pain. Holyshit it's painful. I mean, it's fine, it's wonderful, but I'm glad my dr was able to tell me what it is because it hurts so bad it would be worrisome if I didn't know what it is.
Best moment this week: It's been a big week: 1. Feeling him move FOR SURE and 2. Finding out the Verify test was normal.
Major milestones: In maternity clothes, full-on outfits. Actually 'feeling' pregnant - my belly feels big, I have RLP, and I can feel the baby. Also, I finally started writing to the baby, something I started with my first pregnancy but have been to scared to do until now.
Major purchases this week: Maternity camisoles, sweaters, and tights.
Looking forward to next week: Mr. E coming back from a trip to Sweden so he can hopefully feel the baby move. Next appointment is my anatomy scan, not sure how that happened........