6 months already!

I am already 6 months! I am starting to feel the effects of my big belly now, not to mention little Hunter sure moves a lot more! It feels like he is playing the drums the way he jerks and stretches around in there so fast. I can even see his little 'booms" he makes from the outside now too. There is this spot under my right rib that he especially likes nestle in - what a rascal.

I also seemed to sprain my right foot this last week - I am not adjusting well to getting up and about with a large mass in my belly. Brandon thinks it is hilarious the way I walk now - I have a 'natural' pregnancy wobble he says, but now I gimp a bit too. I will have to work on being more careful so I don't add anymore unnecessary attention to myself, ha ha. :)

Plus, we decided this last week that we'll be moving! Are we crazy or what? I must be nesting. :) There were some concerns about the current place we are renting that were making me nervous for a little snuckums running around. The new place will have hardwood floors and NO stairs! yay! And a backyard for Violet to run around in (now the whole neighborhood won't see me in my jammies early in the morning while she takes a pee break - wohoo!) So I am sad to be leaving my friends in Oly 2nd ward, but I will be in Audrie and Matt's ward now - which will be fun too! It will be a bitter sweet move, but I will be happy when it is over with. On the bright side - it really helps us organize and get rid of the junk we collected through the years. And that makes me very happy :)

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How far along? 24 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: + 20 pounds
Pants fit? absolutely nothing fits right - it drives me crazy
Pregnancy symptoms: I still have heartburn now & then. Plus now I have some rib pains and backaches. It is getting harder to get around, but really I do still feel great!
Sleep: I am getting better sleep now! Oddly, I stopped using a pillow for support and it feels much better. I still can't sleep on my right side - it goes numb, ha!
Best moment this week: Brandon is really getting to feel the baby move a lot more now - I love it!
Miss Anything? My skinny face! The weight is catching up on me a little. Yes - I see it!
Movement: Lots of movement in there - he likes to stretch out and wiggle.
Food cravings: Hot cocoa, mozzarella sticks and slurpee's still. Really am loving the ice cream lately too.
Anything making you queasy or sick: I am getting back to eating normal again! I will eat bacon, but it just can not be made in the house. The smell sticks around and that makes me queasy.
Have you started to show yet: It is no secret anymore - surprisingly I got away with it up until about now. Strangers are more confident to talk about the bump!
Happy or Moody most of the time: Very silly, but I am definitely saying "NO" a lot more!
Looking forward to: Being moved into the new place!
Stretch marks? No! So far so good.
Wedding rings on or off? On - no issue there yet
Labor Signs: Nope - better not!
Belly Button in or out? It is definitely starting to poke out a little through my shirts, but it's still an innie with a slight 'outie.'
Last Doctor Visit Update: I had a check up with the Midwife and all is still fine. She says so far it is a normal uncomplicated pregnancy. I couldn't be happier, of course!

The Alphabet Wall!

So there is this amazing alphabet wall idea fluttering through Pinterest and we're going to do one for little Hunter's room too! I am so excited! Missy has already gave me one of her letters for the wall - isn't that "T" the cutest thing? And Ashley made that adorable "G" for the wall! The "K" is a Mariners thing Brandon contributed after we went to a Kings Court game so there was no arguing. It stays. We get really excited about sports and babies around here.

I thought it would be great to get your help if you want to make a letter for the wall too! It can be as creative or as simple as you want . :)

Here is where I got my inspiration: Project Nursery if you want some more ideas for letters. Around those sizes would be perfect.

So here are the letters people have been doing so far. If you want to sign up to do a letter, let me know!! email me at: alybrand (at) gmail (dot) com and I will add you to the list

A - Brandon
B - Auntie Barb
C - Cousin Sandy
D
E - Leslie
F
G - Ashley
H - me for my Hunter
I
J - Cousin Sandy
K - Brandon
L - Ashley
M
N
O - Amanda
P
Q - Missy
R - Tessa
S - Audrie & Matt
T - Missy
U - EmmaLee
V - Caleb & Michelle
W - Leslie
X - Mom
Y - EmmaLee
&
Z - me (unless someone wants to do a BIG size)