Thoughts For Thursday!

Hi!

Happy Thursday! :)

Soo...I haven't given a little update on how my pregnancy is going with baby #5 since I was 16 weeks...which was 8 weeks ago! It doesn't feel like it has been that long!! And while we still have a solid 4 months to go before the baby arrives- that really isn't too far away!! 

Anyway- just thought I would share a little bit on how things are currently going!

I am 24 weeks pregnant and feeling really good!!

The baby kicks all the time now and the girls absolutely LOVE feeling the baby move :)

I would definitely say I am feeling quite big- but nothing uncomfortable or that keeps me from doing everything that needs to get done. 

I am still exercising 4-5 times a week- but I have definitely had to slow things down. About a month ago- I was still able to run 2-3 miles- now- I have do walk/run intervals. I am also doing the elliptical machine a lot more than I normally do- but I find it easier on my body than being on the treadmill.  I am also still lifting weights- again- not nearly at the intensity I was prior to being pregnant- but I figured anything I do is better than doing nothing, right?!?

HA!

The one "thing" I deal with when I am pregnant is that I have TERRIBLE varicose veins. They are not only horribly ugly- but also extremely painful. So in order to be able to go about my day, I wear a pair medical grade maternity compression hose (like these) everyday.  They are a HUGE pain in the butt to put on- and they can get a little uncomfortable by the end of the day- but I seriously wouldn't be able to move if I didn't wear them! 

Every woman has a couple (if not more!) things she struggles with when she is pregnant- especially when you are old and on your 5th kid in 7 years like me (HA!)- and really my varicose veins are so NOT a big deal compared to what other women go through during their pregnancies!  I just wear my compression hose, go about my day and look forward to peeling them off every night and snuggling up in one of my favorite pairs of Old Navy flannel pajama pants :)

Here's my buddy and me with my 24 week bump!

I am getting so excited about seeing James become a big brother!! I know it is going to be so sweet and hysterical at the same time! He will be 22 months when the baby is born- so honestly- he probably isn't going to be that interested in the baby initially :) But because they are fairly close in age, I pray him and his sister or brother grow to have a close, wonderful relationship! 

So there you have it! A pretty boring pregnancy update! HA!

I am SO thankful to be having a "normal," uneventful pregnancy. It is an absolute miracle and I extremely grateful for my health and our precious little baby's continued growth, development and health!!

Linking up with Annie and Natalie today!