Week 25

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How far along: 25 weeks 

Sleep: Okay so we're back to not sleeping all that great but that is mainly because I have heartburn radiating from my knees out.  For some dumb reason I keep on eating spicy food which isn't helping at all.  I need to start eating VERY small meals because this heartburn is really ruining my groove.

Maternity clothes: None. I've been chillin in sweat pants/band tees this week trying to pack up to move.  On the flip side, i've also been living in bathing suits since we've actually had the chance to go hiking and to the beach a few times.

Cravings: I really really want a bubble drink.  Not just any bubble drink though.  I want one from the Ala Moana kiosk in the food court.  Strawberry coconut would be perfect. The biggest drag though is that it is just so damn far.

Symptoms I have: So. Much. Heartburn. and maybe hunger? I literally go from not being hungry at all one moment to being absolutely starving the next, like there is no in between stage of getting sort of hungry.  Constipation. :(  A whole lot of back pain, especially in the middle of my back.

Movement: My little boy has been quite active this week although I haven't stopped too long to really truly appreciate it.  I'm now at the point where I can distinguish different kinds of movement.  For instance I can tell if he's kicking vs. doing some serious somersaults.  He also likes to respond to his daddy when Alex is trying to talk to him.  He kicks a lot when Alex is trying to listen and mellows out whenever he talks, kinda like he's trying to listen.  I've also noticed that the movement is strongest after meals, so I'm guessing that's when he re-ups on energy too.

Belly button: Still an innie, but def getting there.

Best moments of the week: 

This week has actually been very enjoyable.  Normally Alex and I don't get to spend a whole lot of quality time together because we both work ALL the time.  As luck would have it however, we were both off this work week; he's in between job projects and I was given a lacks schedule since I worked the load last week.

That being said, we got to do lots of fun things that we haven't been able to do regularly since we dated.  I have a few favorites this week.

1.  Heading over to the south side and exploring random trails and what not which led us here.  Quite the beautiful place and we will def bring our son here when he's a few months old.  The water is very very shallow and perfect for small kids.  Not a widely known area either so it gets extra points for being more or less empty.

Alex was trying to get the perfect video of a small wave crashing.

2.  Waking up early on Valentines day to go watch the sunrise off green walls, eating some boots and kimos banana mac nut pancakes and chillin on the beach in front of our house. Happy fifth Valentines, love.

3.  Pictures, I really like that Alex is adamant about getting shots of me now that i'm bigger.  I really would like shots of both of us though, although setting the timer on the camera is quite the pain.

Accomplishments:

Got all the boxes we need in order to move.

We took several loads of our stuff to Kaneohe.

Got a whole lot finished for our business, finally got to run over to Waimanalo Feed and picked up a few things.

Finished taxes

Wrote out the thank you letters from the wedding reception

Bought a new car, cleaned it up really nicely and fixed small repairs

Finished the oil change for the truck

Paid off the registration for the car

Opened up a new checking account

Looking forward to: 

Still need to do those baby blankets, but first we need to finish moving and getting out of this place.

Setting up baby's room

Spending time with my sister since she's on break

We start our birthing classes next weekend :)

Shelby's baby shower

What I need to get done: 

Planning out meals, small meals that don't make me sick.

Finish moving boxes/cleaning out this place.

Baby blankets

Doctors tomorrow to do that glucose test, I don't appreciate the whole fasting thing much.

Doctors next week for regular check up

Business cards

Prego pictures WITH Alex in it too.