25 weeks

25 weeks. it's crazy - it seems like we just found out we were having a baby! from babycenter.com: "Head to heels, your baby now measures about 13 1/2 inches. His weight — a pound and a half — doesn't sound like much, but he's beginning to exchange his long, lean look for some baby fat. As he does, his wrinkled skin will begin to smooth out and he'll start to look more and more like a newborn. His hair is probably recognizable now (in color and texture), although both may change after he's born." had another appointment this week. found out i gained weight for the first time - but still down based on how much i lost early on. 5 pounds this time. i was freaked out, but the nurse said that most pregos have one crazy month where they put on a bunch of pounds and then stabilize to a slower weight gain. it was really cute when i was at the doctor's office. a couple came in for their first appointment including their first ultrasound. they were so excited. it seems like just a short while ago that was us. but now we're dealing with an ever-expanding belly, heartburn, and all the other fun stuff you experience during pregnancy. also this week, i moved on to the full belly panel pants for the first time. gosh i love them. so comfy. i think everyone should have a pair of those, even if they're not pregnant! :) now it's time to start researching all the gadgets and gizmos we need to support this baby - strollers, car seats, playpens, bathtubs, baby monitors, etc. we don't even know what we need! any advice from experienced parents would be helpful - what do we need? good brands? that thing you just can't live without? anything babies r us will tell us we need but we really don't?