25 weeks baby #2

The other day Aaron looked at me and said something along the lines of "Holy cow! You are almost done with your second trimester! What is going on!?"

Baby#2 vs #1

That is pretty much sums up how I feel. I can't believe I am already 25 weeks along! I think the holiday season really helped me forget about time. I almost feel guilty sometimes when I think something like "oh ya, I'm pregnant". I feel like with Dane I was always thinking about him and being pregnant and now not so much. Overall though I am sooo excited to meet this little guy and I can't wait to see what he looks like. I think Aaron and I are both going to enjoy/appreciate the newborn phase more this time.

Anyway, things are going great with this little boy. He is very active and I love feeling him kick and wiggle. Today at my doctor appointment he kept kicking Dr. C while he was trying to hear the heart beat. It was funny. Feisty little guy.

I've gained a total of 11 pounds so far. Not bad. I honestly can't remember how much I gained last time at this point.  My hips have started hurting again when I sleep at night so I'm back to sleeping in a pillow fortress. I'm also having really bad sciatica pain now. It hurts all the time and then every once in a while I will get a stronger pain that stops me in my tracks.

I seem to be carrying about the same as last time. I already got the "are you sure you aren't having twins" comment. What would a pregnancy be without that comment I guess:-/

Oh, the heartburn :(

I have a serious sweet tooth this time. And a really bad craving for soda. Cherry coke to be exact. I also can't stop thinking about Sushi.

I'm starting to think about getting things ready for baby Michael. But really I think that it will wait till after Dane's birthday. I don't think I have too much to do.

Working out? Not so much. Does going up and down my stairs count?

I'm looking for a good double stroller. I already have a big side by side so I'm looking for an umbrella type one. (does that make sense?). I want one that I can keep in my car for quick trips. Light, easy, good sun shade. Any suggestions?

Things I'm enjoying right now:

Reading this book (seriously, if you are a mom get this book)
Trips alone in the car blasting this CD (it makes me feel young and carefree)
Changing into these at night and watching a movie with my sweetie (you may laugh but they are the most comfortable thing to wear when you are prego)
My new backpack diaperbag
Eating a giant bag of these. I eat them in groups of 3 and they have to be the same color and I don't like the green ones.

PS- I'm celebrating 25 weeks by staying home with a cold. Yuck.