[Tabitha]

Congratulations Liv and Holly! How fun that we have an even number of boys and girls.

We have got to get started on our nursery soon. Our dining room has been taken over by baby stuff. I just can't make a final decision on a crib and furniture.

We are supposed to have a break in this heat by Wednesday. My feet are so swollen now I am wearing flip flops to work, and they are getting a little tight. I tried on some wide size shoes this weekend and they were snug, so I am not sure what I will do in a few months.

[flamingpajamas]

Holy cow! I didn't eventhink of how swollen everyone's feet must be in the heat. Mine have just begun to swell by the end of the day and the weather has been warm, but not by east coast summer standards. (hardly ever gets that warm in SF...)

[Eriksgirl19]

Holly & Liv - CONGRATULATIONS on your little princes!! That is so exciting!

I am so happy for all of you that are feeling strong kicks...and I'm jealous! I feel movement once or twice a day, but I've only felt the kicks a few times during the last two weeks. I can't wait to join your "lots 'o kicks" club!

Ugh, the heat is definitely starting back up here. I have to wear closed-toe shoes & full-length pants to work...it's going to be a long summer!

[ara79]

ok, don't look too close, i look like poo but here are my 20 wk bump shots. i just got home from a long walk, so my hair is all wind blown and yuck! oh well!

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[flamingpajamas]

Amy you are so cute! I wish I could go for a long walk. Alas my back and hip are still funky - I only have about 3 blocks in me before it hurts so that I have to sit.

[che_girl]

Fossie and Amy, you look beautiful with your growing baby bumps!

Amy, how often do you walk?

[mum2abbylily]

Amy - You're so cute! And Fossie....yes, you really do look pregnant!!!

And Congratulations on a boy Norcal! It's uncanny that we have even boy/girl numbers!

Annabelle is moving like crazy these days... I LOVE it! It's so reassuring and such a wonderful feeling! I know I've experienced it before with DD, but I'm truly appreciating it this time around since it was much more difficult getting pregnant. Plus, I swear that Abigail was not a wriggler like this one! I'm glad you are all feeling your little ones too, and loving every minute of it!

So, Abigail and I are off to England tomorrow for almost 3 weeks so I probably won't be able to post that often.....But I will check in a few times. Wish me luck..... I'm flying on my own with DD as Dh can't make it this trip. I've flown plenty of times with her before, just not when I'm almost 6 months pregnant! She's a good traveller though, and we have a direct flight and help at each end, so I'm sure it'll be fine!

In the meantime, here's my 24 week belly pic.... I actually feel like I've shrunk the last few weeks! And I apologise for the rest of my appearance..... I had just gotten up!

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[chie]

Great pics. Our bellies are definetly growing. So cute.
I am also still shopping for cribs,so hard to choose.
What are your thoughts about the drop side. I am a bit short (5'3") and dropping the side can be quite handy but most of the cribs are moving to non mobile parts.

[che_girl]

Caroline, you look great! Wow, I can tell your baby bump has grown nicely from the last time you posted a belly pic. Have a safe trip!

Chie, I can't comment on the drop side, in fact, I don't think I have seen one so I will google it to see what it looks like.

[ara79]

chie~ that is what my crib has! i LOVE it!!! it is so pretty, and has a hinge that opens but it's a specific type of hinge that can't pinch any fingers. it seems like it will be so nice to open it, take the baby out (leaving it down) and then once you put the baby back in that is when you close it up. if you look closely at the pic i posted of my crib you might be able to tell. it was very reasonable. it's made by baby's dream furniture and it's the ocean line. i think you'd be able to find it online if you looked. they make it in espresso and in white. i also like it b/c it converts into a toddler bed and then a twin bed as opposed to a full size bed. i think a twin is all a small child needs in their room and it gives them more playing room. just my opinion!

[che_girl]

We haven't heard from Laura (Kory) and I know that we are all thinking of her and praying for her three little ones.
I wonder how she is doing. Every day I think of her and she must be in bedrest at the hospital. I tried to look her up through the white pages but there are many Olivares in Corpus Christy, TX. Her number may not even be listed.

Laura, we are thinking of you

[ara79]

netty, i have been thinking of her and her family too. i wish there was a way for us to send her our love. i think when it gets closer to everyone's due date we should get a PM going with everyone's cell phone number. then in situations like this, we can contact one another. or when someone goes into labor we could set up a system to where i call someone, then that someone is supposed to call someone and so on.

laura, we are thinking of you and send our love and prayers.

[CatIz1]

I too have been thinking about her and her family.

Laura you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers

Amy good idea about a phone tree.

Love the belly pics.

Caroline have a safe trip.

[che_girl]

Amy, great idea!

[CatIz1]

Amara was moving around alot this morning and DH got to feel her kick for the first time. He was so excited.

Hope everyone has a great day.