My belly is REALLY growing now!! This picture was taken about a week ago when I was 24 weeks along in my pregnancy. It's amazing to think my belly can stretch out this far...and yet, at the same time I realize that there's still quite a way to go!

It's getting much harder to bend down to tie my shoes now too. Pretty soon I'm sure that I won't be able to do this at all and will need Derek's help. :)
I have one week left in my 2nd trimester now, and then I will begin the final stretch in the 3rd trimester. I'm told that I will probably gain about a pound a week now until the baby arrives. I'm really not sure where I'm going to fit in 15 more pounds!! I'm not really too concerned though - as long as the baby is healthy and doing well!