24 weeks

Its been a bit since I wrote an update. Figured I’d do one this week since we made it to viability! This was always a big milestone for me because I felt like if something happened or I had preterm labor they would at least try and save the baby. Kind of morbid? Maybe. Just how my brain works. I don’t think it’s because of my loss because I remember feeling this way with Eli too. Probably just more aware of what happens these days. 

The last few weeks have been interesting. We are on day 11 of quarantine from COVID-19. Even though we stayed at home, wore masks when we went out, and weren’t around groups of people somehow Ben came down with covid then Kyle 3 days later and me 3 days later than that. Eli got a headache a few days later but no fever. So we are just trying to get through the sickness. It’s exhausting though. 

There are lots of pregnant women on my birth month group that have gotten it. I’m curious what kind of antibodies Callahan will have since I’ve had covid now?? He’s gonna be a super baby. 

On to the pregnancy update:

Movement- lots...Definite wake and sleep cycles now. I’m getting tired of getting kicked in the cervix lol. It may be punches cause I’m pretty sure he’s still head down. I love waking up and feeling him move and Ben getting to share in it. It’s my favorite time of the day. Since it’s my last baby I’m just trying to savor it. 

Symptoms: I feel huge already and am tired. Sleeping is sometimes hard cause my right hip hurts. I’ve been doing some pregnancy exercises for it and that helps. 

Weight- I think I’m still up around 20lbs. It would have been more but sickness affected that. So that’s good. I really don’t want to gain more than 30. 

Cravings: well I can’t taste or smell anything (thank you covid) so eating isn’t much fun. 

In other news I got a Doula! I’m so excited! I just really wanted the support this time. I don’t know because of covid or what but I just felt like we needed one this time. I would like to go natural if I can and I know a doula will help with that! And just be support for Ben and I. With so many babies being born in the coming months I think it will be nice to have someone dedicated to just helping us. 

I have a growth ultrasound next week and OB appt so I’ll update more then!