24 Weeks

24 weeks down, 16 weeks to go for this sweet little baby girl!  I just had a doctor's appt yesterday and fortunately passed the 1 hr glucose test :)  Everyone complains about how horrible the drink is but deep down, I kind of like it... haha.  Although about an hr later I start feeling nauseous and am ready for some real food to get that feeling to pass!

Everything continues to go well as far as I know.  She is very, very active.  I'm sure it's all day long but I'm on the go most of the day so I really only notice it when we settle down in the evening.  Harper has gotten to feel her kick which was way more anti-climactic than I had built it up in my mind!  She felt a couple kicks and was like, 'cool!' then ran off again.  She did tell me again the other day that my belly was getting soooo big! hahaha...  Nothing like a toddler to keep it real for you.

The name game is still up in the air for us.  Current faves are Elizabeth and Caroline but if we named her Elizabeth we'd probably call her Ellie.  Both of those names already exist multiple times in my family so I've had a hard time committing!  Though on the other hand, Emma has also been used as well and she's turning out ok ;)  Hopefully we can choose soon so I can scoop up a personalized Christmas stocking for her on sale ;)

December has been so busy but in the most wonderful way.  Harper is so into Christmas and I think Emma Kate is actually more into things this year than Harper was last, probably b/c she has Harper to look up to for everything.  In my mind, the baby seems so far away but after Christmas is over, she will be here before we know it.  Our big project in January will probably be getting Harper's new room set up so that we can also get the crib set back up in what will be the new nursery.  Olivia asked how I was going to decorate the nursery... um... the exact same way Harper's room looks now?? haha.  It's not out of laziness but I just love the wallpaper we put up in there and after the years that took off my life I can't bear to take it down either! ha  Of course I will swap out artwork and maybe get a big monogram to hang above her crib?  Keeping it simple for sure!

How far along: 24

Total Weight Gain: 12 lbs at the doctors office... my scale says 14 so for the first time in my life I will think the doctor's scale is correct ;)
Stretchmarks: None, lathering up in my lotion on the daily 

Sleep: good, except for those other 2 kids that like to cry out occasionally

Best Moment This Week: Passing glucola, watching Harper and Emma Kate hunt for the Elf every morning
Movement: yes, busy lady! :)

Gender: Girl!
Labor Signs: not really, not even Braxton Hicks like I had so early with Emma Kate
Belly Button: getting pretty tight
What I Miss: more wardrobe options ;)
What I am Looking Forward to: Breakfast with Santa at Keeneland! Christmas!
Milestones: baby is at a viable age! but stay in there for many more weeks, please :)

Again, my expert photog, Harper :)