24 Weeks

Major events: starting work, adjusting to life abroad, shopping for baby stuff, doctor's appointment

How far along: 24 weeks 0 days

Baby size: corn or cantaloupe    

Weight gain/loss: gained around 10 pounds 

Clothing: Kanduras to work and an abaya... so comfy! Maternity clothing as nothing fits!  

Stretch marks: still none... slathering on the lotion

Sleep: I now sleep with a body pillow and c-shaped pregnancy pillow. Back hurts a bit at night. Go to bed freezing and then have hot flashes at night. 

Best moment: first doctor's visit in the UAE and seeing the big boy moving around, kicking, and sucking his thumb. Also, buying his stroller and highchair

Missing: clothing and some American things like Mac and Cheese and grape jelly

Foods: back to loving ice cream (yay... Baskin Robins), salsa and chips, oreos, and really want some sushi! 

Morning sickness: still not much... had a random bout of it the other night and then fine. A little acid reflux has started.  

Mood: pretty good... no big mood swings. Surprisingly not very stressed even with starting a new job. 

Looking forward to: a little vacation coming up, creating baby registry, planning baby shower, and joining a yoga class. 

So I guess they don't normally give you ultrasound pics here. They looked at us a little funny when we asked. This is the only one we got. It is a close-up of the face. You can see the nose, mouth, and chin. The hospital is beautiful though!!!