28 Weeks

Week 28

How far along? 28 weeks, 1 day

Baby is the size of a: eggplant…baby should be about 2 ¼  lbs  

Total weight gain: Too much for my comfort

Maternity clothes?  Yep. 

Stretch marks? None yet.

Sleep: I sleep a ton. I’m so exhausted all the time.

Best moment this week: Celebrating Mark’s birthday and going all over the Black Hills. I especially loved our picnic at Sylvan Lake.

Miss Anything?  Feeling like a normal human being.

Movement: He’s very active. I think Mark and I are in trouble with this little guy!

Food cravings: Tomatoes! I can’t get enough of them! And for some reason, I like mayo all the sudden? Gross.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Hand soap from bath and body works. I had to go buy some generic stuff.

Gender:  Boy!

Labor Signs: None.

Symptoms: Where to start? So far, 3^rd trimester isn’t very fun. Heartburn, leg cramps, bloody noses, back pain, hip pain, trouble breathing, etc.

Belly Button in or out? In, but it’s getting shallow.

Wedding rings on or off? On. The low humidity here is fantastic.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, but I had a few hormonal moments this week. I get hangry!

Looking forward to: Going to Colorado for the 4^th of July weekend!

27 Weeks

Week 27

How far along? 27 weeks, 1 day

Baby is the size of a: teddy bear—which is misleading because teddy bears really tend to vary in size. Whatever, we’re in the 3^rd trimester and that’s all that matters! 

Total weight gain: Still about 16 pounds. I’m trying to eat better and get some exercise in.

Maternity clothes?  Yep. 

Stretch marks? None yet.

Sleep: Better because I’ve been so tired!

Best moment this week: Being reunited with Mark! He even got to feel some kicks on Father’s Day and he was really excited. It was adorable.

Miss Anything?  The usual: running and margaritas.

Movement: He’s such a wiggle worm! Especially the past few days, he’s been going crazy. I think he knows Daddy is back with us!

Food cravings: Fresh fruits and veggies.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Hand soap from bath and body works. I had to go buy some generic stuff.

Gender:  Boy!

Labor Signs: None.

Symptoms: Lots of back pain. And heartburn. And leg cramps started last night.

Belly Button in or out? In, but it’s getting shallow.

Wedding rings on or off? On. Let’s keep this up!

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy. 

Looking forward to: Meeting our handsome little guy! 

26 Weeks

Week 26

How far along? 26 weeks, 2 days

Baby is the size of a: head of lettuce, but maybe not because we’re measuring a wee bit small.

Total weight gain: Ugh. I gained a ton of weight. I’m now up 16 pounds. This does not bode well.

Maternity clothes?  Yep. 

Stretch marks? None yet.

Sleep: I haven’t been sleeping well the past few nights. My cold/allergies/whatever this is is making it very hard to breathe and my back has been bothering me.

Best moment this week: Getting some decent baby clothes on clearance!

Miss Anything?  I want to go running! Maybe I’ll try some speed walking or a light 5 minute jog.

Movement: He had a lazy day yesterday, but he’s awake now and playing soccer with my organs. Thanks, kid.

Food cravings: Fresh fruits and veggies. And cake.

Anything making you queasy or sick: The smell of Subway.  

Gender:  Boy!

Labor Signs: None.

Symptoms: Back pain. And I’m getting a faint linea nigra above my belly button now. The problem is, that it doesn’t line up with the other half of the linea nigra that’s below my belly button and I’m a little OCD about it.

Belly Button in or out? In, but it’s getting shallow.

Wedding rings on or off? On. My fingers only got swollen at church this week. No idea why that happens every Sunday!

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy. 

Looking forward to: Being with my wonderful husband again! I’ve missed that goofy guy. 

25 Weeks!

Week 25

How far along? 25 weeks, 1 day

Baby is the size of a: cauliflower. Baby should be over a foot long and about a pound and a half!

Total weight gain: I think 10, possibly more. I don’t like this one bit. 

Maternity clothes?  Yes. I don't think I'd be able to squeeze into my normal jeans if I tried.

Stretch marks? None yet.

Sleep: I feel tired all the time. I love naps.

Best moment this week: My baby shower was wonderful! Big thanks to everyone who made it amazing, especially Trisha and Liz!

Miss Anything?  Sleeping through the whole night without getting up multiple times to use the bathroom.     

Movement: Lots. I’m getting more used to it now and sometimes I get sad when he isn’t moving. Wake up!

Food cravings: Fresh fruits and veggies. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Strong smells, like perfume.

Gender:  Boy!

Labor Signs: None.

Symptoms: I’m finding it difficult to really take a full breath.

Belly Button in or out? In, but it’s getting shallow.

Wedding rings on or off? On, but I’m definitely struggling to take them off more often now. I had to use lotion this morning to get them off!

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.  

Looking forward to: Honestly, I’m ready for it to be September so I can meet my little man, move to Virginia, and spend some time with our new little family.