25 weeks!

Regarding the above picture:

1. Wow, I'm really starting to look "big"!
2. I swear I am not grabbing my crotch
3. This is what I wore today! It's a non-maternity shirt, and it's getting a bit short already

25 weeks! I feel like time has been creeping by this past month, but I'm expecting it to pick up again since we have a few busy weeks ahead of us! Of course, that means more blog updates, too!

I'm starting to really get the third trimester soreness. The one area that's been sore for about a week now was just under my breasts. I thought this was because my bras are becoming too tight (which they are), but after picking up some bra extenders, I realized this wasn't the only factor. In fact, I think the soreness is coming from my ribs spreading and everything shifting. How odd. I can't wait--2 more months until I will let myself invest in new bras!

My other big complaint recently is that I can't sleep. We have a Tempurpedic mattress, which has been a help until now, but I'm starting to find it hard to get comfortable. I have a body pillow, which helps my hips to feel better, but then I feel like the bed is too crowded between Mr. Rhody, the pillow, and me! Mr. Rhody has offered to sleep in the spare room, but I feel bad kicking him out of bed already. Sheesh!

For the most part, though, I am still really enjoying pregnancy. Everytime baby kicks or, even more so, does a cartwheel, I smile. I also LOVE the attention. It's great when someone from church or at the supermarket notices. After hiding my first 2 pregnancies and the first half of this one, pretty much, it just feels good to have it out there!