Week 25 (11/13-11/19)

What a week this has been!

First, the baby has been up and kicking in a big way. This week it feels like a he (I had a dream it was a he this week), and he is the size of a head of cauliflower, a rutabaga (not sure the size on that) or an eggplant. I am up to a total gain of 14 pounds which my grandmother will not let go. She insists that I do not gain any more weight. Considering the average pregnancy results in a 25-35 pound weight gain I'm pretty sure I'm within normal limits but for whatever reason she is convinced I'm a heifer.

Regardless of the weight jabs, I did have a lovely meal with the family on Saturday in Miami. I originally had the trip planned to visit Hov and of course I wake up on Friday with the beginnings of what I thought was the flu (body aches, cold sweat, cough, severe sore throat etc). I got to Miami Friday night and it was in full force. All weekend was spent trying to sleep and not feel like my skin and muscles were going to fall off. We went to RedFish Grill for dinner on Saturday after the extra strength tylenol kicked in and I was feeling a little better. I had never been there and I loved it, the outside is perfect for a wedding reception. I looked into it but it's a little too much for us.

I'm finally starting to feel a little better but I'm still stuck in bed. Hovik gets into town today which is amazing. He officially resigned and will be driving up as soon as he finishes getting ready. I'm ecstatic. I couldn't be happier. He has an interview this coming Friday and then he sits for the GMAT on his birthday (Dec 14th) so he will have a busy next couple of weeks... And once he finishes with the GMAT, I'll have him start on the nursery. I'm excited that we get to do that together.

Archie is going to have a hard time adjusting once Hov gets back. He used to sleep on the floor on his bed but I have to admit since Hov has been
gone he's been my bed buddy. We'll see what happens. He's actually pretty flexible, he just lays wherever I put him so hopefully it won't be a big deal. He's actually started laying on my belly, it's kind of cute. I can start balancing things on it which is entertaining and kind of disturbing at the same time. It's getting big!! Not only is it getting big, my belly button is starting to invert itself. I took a picture of it, so this pic is a close-up of my belly button.

Inverted belly button!

I am actually not too happy about the belly button going inside out. It's only half-way so far but if you look at the picture really fast it looks like a nipple which would be an awkward picture to have up here. You all don't have to worry, those pics won't be coming.