A while ago I promised to write a post about my decision to see a midwife instead of an obstetrician. I’ve had it rattling around in my head for weeks, but I felt I couldn’t properly write about my decision and the experience thus far until I had actually met my midwife. But let’s back up a little, shall we? As soon as I announced my pregnancy to my family in early June, my sister immediately encouraged me to contact a midwife. I was still trying to wrap my head around the idea that there was a baby inside me, let alone the part where it would actually come out.…

I may look a little different now, but I’m still my Hubster’s Lady Bug Girl. You can read the story about the Lady Bug Costume and how we met here. :) How Far Along: 26 Weeks* Size of Baby: Eggplant Weight Gain: 16.5 pounds Movement: I’m beginning to be able to discern what her movements are, and it’s such a cool/bizarre/amazing feeling. I can tell the difference from when she is turning from when she is kicking, and based of where she’s hitting with her feet I have a good idea of how she’s positioned inside me. She’s been a bit of a singing frog for the Hubster though–she’ll kick…

How Far Along: 25 Weeks* Size of Baby: Rutabaga Weight Gain: 16 pounds Movement: Her movements have become more and more consistent and I love the way she dances in my belly. I find that she is much more active in the evenings, though she moves plenty if I sit in a way that restricts the space she has to dance and move. I like to think that it’s her way of being a bit sassy and telling me to get with the program and shift to a different position. Cravings: Nothing specific, but if you start talking about certain foods that I like I’ll need to eat them. Immediately.…

How Far Along: 24 Weeks* Size of Baby: Cob of Corn Weight Gain: 14 pounds Movement: This week it has felt a bit like she’s dancing in my belly. She still has lots of room to move in there, so I can feel when she’s turning and flipping, and it feels a bit like she tap dances on my bladder sometimes. It’s not just a single kick or movement, but a flurry of them in quick succession–and tap dancing is the best movement I can associate with it. haha! Cravings: Brownies. Particularly ones that can be eaten in two bites. If you give me some I will love you until…

How Far Along: 23 Weeks* Size of Baby: Large Mango Weight Gain: 12 pounds Movement: I can finally say this for sure: YES. It began as a gentle poking or tapping on my belly, but now I can feel her as she moves around. The other night I had my hand on my stomach and was able to feel her from the outside of my belly, which was incredibly exciting. I tried to grab the Hubsters hand so he could feel her too, but she stopped shortly after. Right now she still has some room to dance in there, so it feels a bit like a ripple across my belly…