24 week update

The doctor's appointment on Monday was uneventful, and I'll take that to be good news.  I feel like we had another really productive week.  I made appointments to go see two different pediatricians' offices, signed up for a breastfeeding class, and have started doing some research because I'm determined to try to deliver Sprout drug-free.  However, I do not want to go to some weird class and feel awkward and clench-y the whole time.  I mean, people all over the world have babies without even the option of drugs every day, and every spring you hear about some teenage girl squeezing out her baby in the bathroom at prom.  So, I'm thinking it can be done.

We've really been trying to get the house ready for visitors, which will start the first week of August when my brother, sister-in-law, and nephew come to stay with us!  I'm really excited for them to come out.  I just know time is going to start flying by and I'm trying to get as much done as I can while I still feel somewhat mobile.

Stats time:

How far along?  24 weeks
Total weight gain?  13 pounds, which puts me right on target.
Maternity clothes?  I went and got a few more loose dresses this week.  No maternity stuff though.
Stretch marks?  In the interest of honesty, I have to admit I found one on the underside of my left boob.  Prevention/eradication efforts have been redoubled.
Sleep?  No complaints.
Best moment of the week?  The feeling of accomplishment from getting some major things done/lined up.
Miss anything?  Nope.
Movement?  Yes a lot, especially right after I eat.  Scott has been able to feel it pretty often too, which is fun.
Food craving?  Every day it's different, but fairly specific.  Like, yesterday for lunch, it had to be a wedge salad, or this morning, eggs benedict with sauce on the side and the eggs well done.
Anything make you sick or queasy?  Chopping up the raw chicken and pig parts that my dogs eat.  Ew!
Gender?  Make your guesses, ladies and gents!
Labor signs?  I asked the doctor about this weird pulling feeling I get in my stomach sometimes and the fact that it gets really hard and she said that's "just" contractions (!)  but it's pretty normal and not to worry.
Symptoms?  Again, what's the point of this if I'm not being honest? Sneezing has become, um, hazardous.  Also, I have worse acne on my chest and shoulders than I ever had wearing a sweaty sports bra for 5+ hours a day.  Attractive.
Belly button in or out?  Holding on for dear life.
Wedding rings on or off?  On!
Happy or moody most of the time?  Happy!
Looking forward to?  Our first road trip in Yoko this weekend!