Week 28

How far along? 28 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +16.2 lbs. total (shocking because I’ve eaten a bunch of baby shower cake the last two days!)
Maternity clothes? Sporting the BellaBand occasionally over non-maternity jeans and dress pants (which are worn less and less frequently!). I’ve also been wearing maternity shorts, pants and some tops. Dresses are definitely the most comfortable choice lately.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Slept much better this week. The weight of the growing belly was causing strain, but I think I’ve gotten used to it.
Miss Anything? Nothing in particular this week.
Movement: Tons of movement still this week. Feeling lots of kicks as well as when he repositions and flips from side to side.
Food cravings: fresh fruit, still on the watermelon kick! I honestly think I’ve eaten my body weight in watermelon this past month!!
Anything making you queasy or sick? I keep knocking on wood…I have had zero morning sickness or any sickness for that matter!
Symptoms? The lower back pain is pretty constant, but it’s dull majority of the time. The nasal congestion along with the growing/stretching belly has been making it more challenging to get a good, deep breath in still, but I think I’m “getting used to” that now also. My left ear has been consistently clogging too, which you could imagine is quite the annoyance when all you hear is yourself breathing like you’re under water breathing through a snorkel!

Have you started to show yet? I’d say so!
Gender: It’s a BOY!!!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In, but it’s really stretched! Only a matter of time before it’s an outie J
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Exercise? Yes! Mostly walking with some light strength training. However, this week required some adjusting to my top speed as well as taking my time getting to that top speed!
Looking forward to: A visit from the Jones family this weekend!!!

I had such a great time down in West Palm Beach this weekend, celebrating our little one’s arrival and being showered with lots of baby goodies!!! I can’t thank everyone enough for making me feel so special…this baby will surely be brought into a world full of love J. 

Love you mom!

My bestest friend :) 

Such a blessing to have the most amazing friends

The cake!

Week 27

How far along? 27 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +16 lbs. total
Maternity clothes? Sporting the BellaBand occasionally over non-maternity jeans and dress pants (which are worn less and less frequently!). I’ve also been wearing maternity shorts, pants and some tops. Dresses are definitely the most comfortable choice lately.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleep was uncomfortable the majority of this week. The weight of this growing belly is causing strain, even using pillows for support.
Miss Anything? Nothing in particular this week.
Movement: TONS of movement this week! Feeling lots of kicks as well as when he repositions and flips from side to side.
Food cravings: fresh fruit, still on the watermelon kick!
Anything making you queasy or sick? I keep knocking on wood…I have had zero morning sickness or any sickness for that matter!
Symptoms? This week by far has been a week of growing pains! I feel like I’m experiencing real “pregnancy” symptoms for the first time: increased lower back pain and the growing/stretching belly- which has been making it more challenging to get a good, deep breath in. I have also been feeling even more tired than usual this week as well.

Have you started to show yet? I’d say so!
Gender: It’s a BOY!!!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In, but it’s really stretched! Only a matter of time before it’s an outie J
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Exercise? Yes! Mostly walking with some light strength training. However, this week required some adjusting to my top speed as well as taking my time getting to that top speed!
Looking forward to: My baby shower! I’ll be heading down to West Palm Beach this weekend to celebrate our little one’s arrival with all of my favorite girls!

Week 26

How far along? 26 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +14 lbs total
Maternity clothes? Sporting the BellaBand occasionally over non-maternity jeans and dress pants (which are worn less and less frequently!). I’ve also been wearing maternity shorts, pants and some tops. Dresses are definitely the most comfortable choice lately.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleeping soundly for the most part. The leg cramps have remained minimal and minor.
Miss Anything? Nothing in particular this week.
Movement: Feeling kicks regularly, and they are definitely getting stronger!
Food cravings: fresh fruit, still on the watermelon kick!
Anything making you queasy or sick? I keep knocking on wood…I have had zero morning sickness or any sickness for that matter!
Symptoms? Feeling great overall! I definitely get tired easily and early these days and the most recent “symptom” has been a stuffy nose. My doctor says this is normal, but it’s super annoying.

Have you started to show yet? I’d say so!
Gender: It’s a BOY!!!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In, but it’s not as deep as it normally is.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Exercise? Yes! Mostly walking with some light strength training.
Looking forward to: Planning for all things boy and choosing a name! We’ve started narrowing down some names, but haven’t come up with anything definite yet.

Week 25

How far along? 25 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +14 lbs. total
Maternity clothes? Sporting the BellaBand occasionally over non-maternity jeans and dress pants (which are worn less and less frequently!). I’ve also been wearing maternity shorts, pants and some tops. Dresses are definitely the most comfortable choice lately.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleeping soundly for the most part. The leg cramps have remained minimal and minor.
Miss Anything? Nothing in particular this week.
Movement: Feeling kicks regularly!
Food cravings: fresh fruit, still on the watermelon kick!
Anything making you queasy or sick? I keep knocking on wood…I have had zero morning sickness or any sickness for that matter!
Symptoms? Feeling great overall! I’ve started feeling tired more easily these days, though. I’m still trying to get to bed as early as possible since it’s getting harder and harder to keep my eyes open past 9pm. The dull headaches have pretty much subsided.

Have you started to show yet? I’d say so.
Gender: It’s a BOY!!!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In, but it’s not as deep as it normally is.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Exercise? Yes! Mostly walking with some light strength training.
Looking forward to: Planning for all things boy and choosing a name! We’ve started narrowing down some names, but haven’t come up with anything definite yet.

We had our 24 week appointment last week and our little guy is doing great! He’s weighing in at 1.7 lbs. and seems to really enjoy holding his feet with his little hands J.

We also had the BEST visit from my brother Mike, Cameron & Mikie, and my mom this week! We went to the aquarium, the beach and an indoor bounce house heaven called Planet Jump! We went swimming in our pool, barbequed, and even took a cruise on a real pirate ship (ok maybe not a “real” pirate ship, but it’s the closest thing to a real pirate ship out on Clearwater Beach). It was so nice having them here and can’t wait for them to come back to visit once the baby arrives!!!

Week 24

How far along? 24 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +13.5 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Sporting the BellaBand occasionally over non-maternity jeans and dress pants (which are worn less and less frequently!). I’ve also been wearing maternity shorts, pants and some tops. Dresses are definitely the most comfortable choice lately.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleeping soundly for the most part. The leg cramps have remained minimal and minor.
Miss Anything? Nothing in particular this week.
Movement: Feeling kicks regularly!
Food cravings: fresh fruit this week, specifically watermelon! Must be because it’s so hot out!
Anything making you queasy or sick? I keep knocking on wood…I have had zero morning sickness or any sickness for that matter!
Symptoms? Feeling great overall! I’ve started feeling tired more easily these days, though. I’m still trying to get to bed as early as possible since it’s getting harder and harder to keep my eyes open past 9pm. The dull headaches have gotten much better also.

Have you started to show yet? I’d say so.
Gender: It’s a BOY!!!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In, but it’s not as deep as it normally is.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Exercise? Yes! Mostly walking with some light strength training.
Looking forward to: Planning for all things boy and choosing a name! We’ve started narrowing down some names, but haven’t come up with anything definite yet.

Also looking forward to a big family visit this week!!! Tim and I have the Donals clan coming over from West Palm Beach later this week for some sun and fun (hopefully the summer afternoon showers will remain scarce!).  

Week 23

How far along? 23 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +12.5 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Sporting the BellaBand occasionally over non-maternity jeans and dress pants (which are worn less and less frequently!). I’ve also started wearing maternity shorts, pants and some tops. Dresses are definitely the most comfortable choice lately.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleeping soundly for the most part. This week I started getting minor cramps in my calves and have woken up due to one of my arms and/or legs being asleep with pins-and-needles, needing to reposition.
Miss Anything? Nothing in particular this week.
Movement: Feeling kicks regularly!
Food cravings: fresh fruit this week, specifically watermelon! Must be because it’s so hot out!
Anything making you queasy or sick? I keep knocking on wood…I have had zero morning sickness or any sickness for that matter!
Symptoms? Feeling great overall! Trying to get to bed as early as possible since it’s getting harder and harder to keep my eyes open past 9pm. The dull headaches have gotten much better also.

Have you started to show yet? I’d say so.
Gender: It’s a BOY!!!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In, but it’s not as deep as it normally is.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! This week I got to celebrate one of my dearest friend’s 30^th Birthday with her (Happy Birthday JENNY!!!), and continue making some purchases for the little guy. We also started construction on the new house this week…very very exciting!!

Exercise? Yes! Mostly walking with some light strength training.
Looking forward to: Planning for all things boy and choosing a name! We’ve started throwing around some names, but haven’t come up with anything definite yet.

Week 22

How far along? 22 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +12.5 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Still sporting the BellaBand over my non-maternity jeans and dress pants (which are admittedly getting more difficult to fit into!). I’ve also started wearing maternity pants and some tops.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Still sleeping well making it through the nights without a bathroom break!
Miss Anything? Nothing in particular this week.
Movement: Feeling flutters still throughout each day, which get stronger particularly at night.
Food cravings: fresh anything: soups, salads and fruit in particular. This week: watermelon!
Anything making you queasy or sick? I keep knocking on wood…I have had zero morning sickness or any sickness for that matter!
Symptoms? Feeling great overall! Trying to get to bed as early as possible since it’s getting harder and harder to keep my eyes open past 9pm. The dull headaches have gotten much better also.

Have you started to show yet? I’d say so.
Gender prediction: It’s a BOY!!!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Exercise? Yes! Mostly walking with some light strength training.
Looking forward to: Planning for all things boy and choosing a name! We’ve started throwing around some names, but haven’t come up with anything definite yet.