Fun in the sun

We just returned from an amazing vacation in the sun where we had the opportunity to see great friends, play in the sand and swim every day, and get enough fresh air and sun shine to hold us over until the weather gets nice again here. The above pic is Baby #2 at 24.5 weeks, growing like a weed. Well, either that, or the increased belly size is due to all of the great food we ate last week. For one reason or another, my belly seems to have grown quite a bit in the past couple of weeks and I notice it getting in the way more and more. And yet I know, there is so much more "largeness" to come ...

The one thing that I hope doesn't come is preterm labor. I noticed some minor cramping and some contractions while we were on vacation and brought them up at my doctor's appointment on Monday. At 25 weeks, it's early to be having any of that, and after having preterm labor and bedrest with Piper, I definitely need to take it easy and be careful. I'm no longer allowed to exercise (even slow, long walks) and am taking Piper's nap time to put my feet up or take a nap myself. The thought of going on bedrest with a toddler running around absolutely terrifies me! But the one part that bums me out is explaining to Piper why I can't carry her down the stairs or pick her up and carry her around like I would like to. She's had a virus the last couple of days and just wants some extra cuddle time, so we get it on the couch together, but I do feel a bit badly. But then again, I guess there are worse things than her having to start adjusting to not being the only little one in the house starting now. She's not going to have all my time/attention/anything in a few short months and maybe this is a good time to start adjusting to her future reality!