bump watch ~ 24 weeks/Minneapolis

January 30, 2010 | Filed Under Benny, Photos, Sammy, TheFinale

We had another lovely check up ~~today~~ last week, and bump and I are doing fine. BP 102/60 (aka good). Heartbeat 160bmp (aka good). I’ve gained 11 pounds total, which is within the ok range, and baby was rocking and rolling.
I’m getting tons of movement now, which I love. I am also getting lots of braxton hicks and acid reflux which I like not so much. I’m also having this weird ache in my thigh/groin area, which leaves me limping some days. Too much limping and I tweak my back. I basically feel like an old woman.
I’m getting very eager to have a baby. The first trimester went by so quickly, but now the pregnancy seems to be crawling. I can’t wait to hold TheFinale (who may officially have a name)!

2 weeks ago we took a day trip to Minneapolis. First, we headed to the Modern Cafe. Featured on the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, it is a hip old diner with local, quality, unique food. In case you’ve never noticed it, we like food. We also like places to get good food where we can take our kids. This place fit the bill. The kids had banana nut french toast, which they devoured. I had the “pampered eggs” which had thick-cut bacon, chives, and cream cheese in them. Can you say yog? In addition to half my food, Jason had the pot roast hash. Mmmm… also recommended.
We will be back (hopefully for lunch/dinner and when I can partake in their impressive wine/beer list!
I took some fun pictures (including the belly shot, which I took in the bathroom while I waited for Ben!)

After lunch, we went to the Minnesota Children’s Museum; it was our first visit. We’d like to make it a yearly winter trip in Jan or Feb.