25 weeks; only 105 days to go

In 6 days, the countdown will move into the double digits. Craziness! I have a feeling that November will be here in the blink of an eye which is a bit scary. I am so excited to be a mom and meet baby Jack but I am also extremely terrified!

As good as this pregnancy has been, I'm definitely getting to the point where I don't want to be pregnant anymore. I'm sure that will increase as I get into the third trimester and get even bigger. I've been lucky, but 9 months is a long time to carry around a human being. It's uncomfortable at times and it's getting harder and harder to do everyday activites. If I sit on the floor, it takes real effort for me to get back up. And the heartburn is getting worse and it's no fun at all! Some people have such horrible pregnancies that they don't think they will ever have another baby because of it. I would definitely like to be pregnant again in the way future. This pregnancy hasn't turned me against having more babies and I'm glad for that. All in all, I really can't complain. And the end result is definitely worth it. The discomforts are just becoming a bit annoying!

According to baby-gaga.com, here is how things are looking in week 25:
Fetal development in pregnancy week 25:
"Your little grower’s physical proportions are evening out at this point and most of their remaining development will largely be weight gain and lots and lots of nervous system development. The good news is: if your child is born premature now they’ll be more likely to survive without too much trauma as their lungs began to produce “surfactant” last week, which means their tiny respiratory system is getting stronger with each passing day. Yes, now’s a good time for a minor sigh of relief and a quick pat on the back. All that hard work and conscientious living is really getting your child prepared for a healthy delivery. Keep up the fabulous work mama! This week they’ll be scootching slowly out of the old breech position and start rotating (already!) into a better position for exit during their birth. Their head and feet are slowly rotating so that the head is pointed down towards the birth canal. Time is short (or really long, depending on who you ask)—just (still!) 14 weeks left before you can go back to being a single-resident human.

And how's mom doing?
Trimester two is finally almost over, which means you have that one final trimester of pregnancy to enjoy (and suffer through). You’re obviously carrying more weight now and your back is going to let you know. Don’t let this get you down or make you feel like a weakling—it all comes with the territory of being preggers. Try to practice good posture—it will alleviate some of the back fatigue as slouching is actually harder on your back. It’s also common for women to experience leg cramps during this period. Go ahead, strong arm someone who loves you into giving you a massage. Or if you're lucky enough to have the extra bucks, head to a spa that specializes in pregnancy massages and get the full-treatment.

You may have already noticed that your hair seems fuller, thicker, more plentiful and darker-- especially your body hair. There are two basic reasons for this: 1) you're shedding much less (head) hair than you usually do and 2) your body's hormones contribute to the way your body hair is growing right now. Not to worry, all the hairiness will return to normal after you've delivered your baby."