24 weeks

• It's amazing to see how much of a bump I've got in these pictures because I just don't physically feel like it's that big on a regular basis.  Oh, and I also have people telling me how small I am.  I'm only 5.5 months along here people!  I shouldn't be huge yet, right?

• Unfortunately this pregnancy has met a few of its downsides the past couple weeks, one of them being a really bad pain in my lower back/butt that made it hard to bend over and stand up (which is what I do all day long - picking up sippy cups, loading the dishwasher, laying Patrick in his crib) so that was a real bummer.  I hate feeling limited.  There were some nights it was so bad that I ended up putting a huge ice pack on it.  Thank God it only lasted about four days.

• Another issue that has come up is my breathing.  In certain situations (driving in the car, sitting on the couch) I feel like I can't get enough oxygen, like there's a weight on my chest.  Which there is...two huge ones, if you catch my drift.  It makes me feel weak and nauseous and I hate it.  I know, boo hoo.

• After having our anatomy scan, the sonographer was able to see that my ovarian cyst is completely gone and shows no signs of growing back.  She was also able to see a penis.  Two plusses if you ask me.

• We decided on a name for this little boy!  Even a middle name!  Woo hoo!  It's a name I've always loved, but it finally clicked for both of us a few nights ago.  Jeff had been drinking most of the afternoon when we made the decision so I hope he still approves when he's sober?  Just to be sure, I will save the name reveal for a little while down the road.  Or I'll just make sure he's been drinking when we sign the birth certificate.

• I've actually done some online shopping for baby clothes.  Oh my gosh.  Baby clothes.  I love these basics from h & m.  I've found their clothes to be soft, durable and affordable.  As opposed to Baby Gap's which are soft, durable and expensive. 

• My nursery plans are just beginning and I can't wait to show you what I'm planning!