28 weeks -- so begins the 3T!

How far along? 28 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Ugh --- can't you tell from the pictures?!?
Maternity clothes? I'm at an odd stage between Large and XLarge ... don't they make halfzies?
Stretch marks? Few on the thighs ... gross.
Sleep: Pretty good these days actually
Best moment this week: Entering the 3rd Tri -- so great to know that no matter what happens from here on out he has at least a 90% survival rate if he comes early!
Movement: Still all really low feeling - but some nights he just goes crazy!! I even looked up fetal seizures the other night because he was freaking out -- it said he could have just been stuck and trying to shake free!
Food cravings: French fries -- probably b/c I'm watching The Gilmore Girls and they are eating all the time on that show!
Gender: He's a big baby boy!
Labor Signs: Nope -- think I had my first Braxton Hicks contraction though ... it was weird.
Belly Button in or out? Top is outtie for sure -- bottom is flat.
What I miss: My skinny girl work clothes
What I am looking forward to: Honestly? My 12 week maternity leave :)
Weekly Wisdom: "... Let everything breathe praise the Lord. Praise the Lord" Psalm 150:6
Milestones: Third Trimester!!!!!
Realization of the week: He's going to be here very soon ... everyone says the last months fly by, and that's what I'm hoping for because I can't wait (again, mainly b/c of school starting and teaching something new ... I just want another long vacation from it!)

27 weeks and 2 days...

I am in love with sitting on the couch - feeling and watching my belly move - the weirdest and most special feeling in the world :)

First Baby Shower!

My lovely besties from work decided to give me a little girls night baby shower, so I don't have to bore them with the family showers and because I'm switching school buildings for this upcoming school year!

Jenn made an awesome Frog cake -- and managed to find "Henry" confetti!!

Again - Jenn wowed us with her creativity of putting together the froggy gift!!

Thanks friends! :)

When I was putting away the gifts - I've already begun to feel like I'm running out of room - and I'm still going to be having 2 family showers, and a church shower!!

Nursery Pics for Kim :)

Nick did the paintings above the crib -- a Mommy Frog, a Henry Frog (the little sign says "Henry's Room), and a Daddy Frog. I love the way they turned out!!

24 weeks 2 days 1 good appointment

Well we had our monthly appointment today, and everything looks good. She thinks that Henry's head down now - but I still only feel his punches and kicks way low, so I don't know if I agree with her - or he's in a weird sideways position. My belly measured about 25 weeks now - so we're no longer much bigger than we should be.

One more month, and I'll get the lovely glucose test, and move on to appts every 2 weeks - that will get tricky with going back to work!

24 weeks, 1 day

Here's my belly pic from last night, 24 weeks pregnant ... only 16 to go! :)


We have our monthly appointment on Thursday - but other than that, nothing new or exciting - just making the most of the 21 days left of our summer vacation!!

23 weeks and 17 to go!

How far along? 23 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: +16 - 1 lb over what they say I should be - but it's not my fault I swear!
Maternity clothes? Maternity pants, plus the belly band for extra support b/c he's so low and heavy
Stretch marks? Not yet - but I'm sure they're coming soon!
Sleep: Finally getting better w/ the new matteress topper and preggo wedge
Best moment this week: It's been a lazy week -- I guess finishing my registry?
Movement: Yup - he was kicking my sides for a while, but now his feet are back down low
Food cravings: Still cheeseburgers!
Gender: He's a big baby boy!
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? The top half is now out - bottom part still in - and it kinda moves throughout the day, super weird
What I miss: Being able to wear flip flops comfortably all day
What I am looking forward to: The next four months going quickly!
Weekly Wisdom: "When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul" - Psalm 94:19
Milestones: Just the belly getting bigger and bigger
Realization of the week: I had to take off my wedding ring, as per risk of needing it cut off in a week or two I'm sure -- but I got a great bling bling ring from Kohl's! :)