28 Weeks + Valentine's Day!

 

How far along: 28 weeks (officially in the 3rd trimester!)
Total weight gain: Thirteen pounds. I read somewhere that in the third trimester, it's normal to gain a pound a week. That's so crazy!
Maternity clothes: Nope -- I'm done purchasing maternity clothes. I've only got 3 months left!
Stretch marks: The same few on my sides and underneath my belly button.
Sleep: I've still been sleeping OK, but I find it hard to make it through the night without getting up to go the bathroom. It's SO much fun...
Best moment of this week: Valentine's Day. See pics below!
Miss anything: I had an appointment this week and my midwife told me I need to be more careful about what I'm eating because of my weight gain, so that I don't gain too much. Which means I now miss root beer, because sugary drinks, fruit and smoothies were all things she says I need to avoid.

Movement: Yep, constantly! He kicks me multiple times a day!

Food cravings: Root beer and milk this week. At least milk is healthy.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope, I've been feeling really good. I do have my days where nothing really tastes good, but 99% of the time it's all good.
Have you started to show yet: Yep!
Gender: BOY!!!
Labor signs: Nope. Way too early.
Belly button in or out: In. Let's hope it stays that way for a while, haha.
Wedding rings on or off: On, but I have noticed my fingers are starting to swell a bit.
Happy or moody most of the time: Still kind of moody. Poor John. He is getting put through the ringer. I'm working on it though--promise!
Looking forward to: Hanging out with my grandparents this weekend, starting all of our informative baby classes next week, and spending more time with John because as of a few days ago, he is OFFICIALLY done with his master's degree!!! Woohoo!!

 

 

My valentine got me roses, chocolate covered strawberries and a beautiful
emerald ring (baby Johnie's birthstone--so let's hope he isn't born in April).
 

A close up of my new ring!

26 Weeks

 

 

How far along: 26 weeks
Total weight gain: Ten pounds! But I can now say baby makes up at least two of that! ;)
Maternity clothes: I had a gift card to Old Navy left over from Christmas, so I got a few things this last weekend -- just a couple of t-shirts and this dress I'm wearing in the pic. I have found that dresses are becoming super comfortable!
Stretch marks: The same few on my sides, and a few just underneath my belly button. I guess it's inevitable.
Sleep: I have been sleeping pretty good still, but I think my days are numbered. I feel like I'm an old woman when I get out of bed. It's quite the production.
Best moment of this week: Going to St. George for work but having fun with John and my family while I was in town! We got to stay at an amazing B&B and that made the trip a little more special!
Miss anything: Sushi. I want it so bad!

Movement: Yep, constantly! We had an ultrasound yesterday and Johnie was moving around so much the tech had a hard time catching a profile shot.
Food cravings: Root beer...still. I wish I could kick that craving!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope, although today I have felt kind of crummy. I think it's just a fluke. At least I hope it is. I'd rather not throw up!
Have you started to show yet: Oh yeah. Big time!
Gender: BOY!!!
Labor signs: Nope. Way too early.
Belly button in or out: In. Let's hope it stays that way for a while, haha.
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or moody most of the time: I've been moody this last week. I'm trying to be positive because I know it's just hormones, but I have been getting annoyed with really dumb things. I've been exercising for 2 weeks now, so maybe I'll start releasing those endorphins I hear so much about and that will balance me out!
Looking forward to: Going to do our baby registry this weekend. It should be fun! I already started one online, but I'm excited to go into the store and see what else we can find.

 

 

A cute profile shot of our little guy.
I think he looks like me...can't you see it?!

I just about died from cuteness overload with this shot.
Kind of hard to see, but his legs are crossed at the ankles.
Our baby isn't even born yet and he's doing cute things!