July 23, 2012 - 24.5 weeks

Well the little guy is growing at a rapid rate these days.... He gained 4 oz in a week! He is currently about 12 inches and should be about 13.5 by the end of this week. I have been feeling tired and very hungry these days, and I suppose that makes sense with the rapid growth he is taking on. This weekend I also started getting cramps in my leg in the middle of the night which was no fun....combined with pain in my lower back, I feel like an old lady! I also got sick last night for the first time in a while, but other than that, I have been feeling pretty good and I feel fortunate.

It's hard to believe he could be here in 16 weeks. I am having a hard time picturing our life with a baby in it, and am sure I won't really be able to grasp it until he's actually here. Yesterday we started painting his room but it still doesn't feel that real yet. I'm hoping to start registering soon and maybe that will help.

Brandon and I recently returned from a wonderful vacation to Maui and enjoyed the time together to relax! (Though we are having a hard time getting back into our normal lives.....) Here are a few photos from our time.

Here's me lounging on a chair just looking pregnant

Watching the sunset after dinner at a yummy seafood restaurant

Morning snorkeling trip to Molokini crater (a submerged volcano in the background)

Pregnancy special breakfast. Biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs and cheese. It's the real deal.

A trip over to Lan'ai for a night where we played the beautiful Challenge at Manele

A view from the Challenge. This is my practice swing - I did not miss the ball.

Playing golf at Kapalua Plantation. A challenging course (and perhaps my sunburned stomach didn't help...) but it was beautiful! 

The view from outside Brandon's grandparents house where we stayed - and every day beautiful weather!

July 2, 2012- 21 Weeks

I can't believe that we are over half way there! (Or maybe half way if he comes a little late.... which wouldn't be a terrible thing for us) Baby Cloud has been kicking more and Brandon can even feel it now! A constant reminder that he is actually there!

 I am feeling more and more pregnant every day. I finally have more maternity clothes so getting dressed every day is not such a huge battle. However, we went to a wedding this weekend and it was a bit of a challenge to find something to wear, but I borrowed a dress from a friend and it was perfect! (It, however, did not protect me from the incredible heat - but it still looked nice)
Here are a few photos from the wedding. (You can see the pregnant view of me in the last photo)