24 weeks and deep thought

As I start week 24, I look forward to being at the end of this pregnancy and meeting this little man. Sadly, the reason I am so excited is because that means I will be done with this school year and done with this terrible group of 7th graders. Don't get me wrong, I am SO excited to meet son #2, but I am also ready for an extended break away from school stress.

So far throughout this pregnancy, I have so many mixed emotions about having a second child. The first trimester (before a bump was even visible) I kept thinking "Can we seriously handle a second child? What the heck are we thinking?!" Once I got past that thought, I got really excited. I cant wait to see Karsen as an older brother. We have already been moving some things from his room to "brothers room" and he loves helping with it! We even hang out and play in brothers room and I am hopeful that helps him understand a little more when the baby is actually here.

Most recently, my attitude of this pregnancy has been one of some guilt. How can we be having a second kid when Karsen is SO awesome?! How will we ever share time between them so that neither feels neglected?! I want to give Karsen as much attention and time as he currently receives, but I just dont know if that will be possible. I dont want him to be upset towards us when he doesnt get quite the same amount of attention...

Below is the bump pic.

How far along? 24 weeks. The baby is as long as an ear of corn.

Total weight gain: The scale still reads up 9 pounds. Since it has been warmer this week, I have gotten outside and gone on a walk a few times. I hope to maintain the weight a little better if I can get out and walk more.

Maternity clothes: Maternity jeans and tops...and elastic pants!

Sleep: Sleep has been rough this week...and primarily because I have had quite a bit on my mind. These kids seem like such turds at school, and I was part of another parent meeting where the parent attacked my character. This time I was much more blunt and forceful in my response to her. All of this coming from a parent of a kid who is on a behavior plan. REALLY?! I took all of her "suggestions" and hurtful comments with a grain of salt, but for her to even feel that comfortable to say them to me just shows the type of person she is. One word...Karma. I just hope Im around to see it...

Best moment this week: School was rough again this week. Thank goodness next week is a 3.5 day week. And I am hoping we have a snow day too!

Miss anything? Still wine. We were watching one of our cooking shows and all I could think about was the wine they were drinking. Haha.

Movement: Stronger kicks!

Food cravings: Id say my cravings are sweets. Cant get enough of them...

Symptoms: No real symptoms. Occasional stomach tightening with stress, otherwise feeling great!

Belly button in or out? In. 

Wedding rings on or off? On and comfortable.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy to be home with Karsen and Bruce...moody at school...

Looking forward to: Hopefully a snow day next week!