24 weeks!

I will be 24 weeks tomorrow!  If you weren't aware, 24 weeks is the viable age.  If I go into labor soon, they will try to save the babies.  And they would have a good chance of surviving.  This is a big milestone for me and I am so relieved it is finally here.

I am starting to feel the weight and pressure of this pregnancy.  Can't stand too long or my feet start aching.  My back doesn't like me upright, either.  So far I have gained 23+ pounds.  I am sure that doesn't help with any of the pain.  Walking to the car puts me out of breath.  Ironing made my heart start racing.  Sleep has become a science experiment.  Pillows, blankets, positions.  Then having Alex crawl into bed with me now on an almost nightly basis offers an extra set of its own issues.  I am loving all the cuddling I am getting, though.

My MIL comes today!  Then on Sunday, my parents!!  Alex is so excited to have two Grandmas here.  He really misses having family around.  I totally agree.  I know that the hormones of pregnancy has not made it any easier for me.  I can't go a day without whining about missing Texas.  For example:  The past few weeks we have gotten snow!  That's right, snow.  The good thing is that everyone thinks it is finally over.  I want heat so bad.  Very jealous of the 80 degree weather back home when we got 25 last Monday.  This weekend is supposed to get into the mid 70's though.  That will be nice.   

(Looking at that picture let me realize what all this cold weather has done to me.  I almost blend into the white wall!  Ha!  Hopefully I can start sunning myself and get some color into my arms and face.)