Baby Rose

Forgive me if I've already told you this - pregnancy brain, it is not kind to one's memory. When I was pregnant with Riley we didn't know his gender and we called him Baby Bean. Sophia has been calling this baby, Baby Bean as well. I told her last week she could pick a more girlie nickname and as she was thinking of ideas I suggested she think of her favorite flower. Thus, Baby Rose was created! :) That will not be her name once born, but it's been fun to have a little nickname to call her while she's still in utero.

This week I've hit 24 weeks. I had a check-up with my midwife last week and all is well. Baby Rose should be over a pound in weight and about a foot long. Apparently my uterus is about the size of a soccer ball - I'm starting to feel it! Baby Rose doesn't seem as active as Riley was, but she let's me know she's there, and I love feeling her little kicks and squirms.

Four more weeks and I'll be in my third trimester - that is incredible to me! This pregnancy has been my most difficult one for many reasons. I will be most thankful to hold this sweet baby in my arms!!!