Monday Morning Pop Tart

Week 28: Holy moly baby, we are in the third and final trimester now! EEEEEK! This is one of those ready or not moments!! I can’t believe it. I imagine I’ll only have more of those thoughts and feelings the closer we get. On one hand, we’re ready. We are ready for you and for the new roles (aren’t we?). The house and your room are NOT ready. Not even close really (although much closer than we were a week ago)... or at least it doesn’t feel like that. Your dad reminded me that we have all we need though. As much as I want to punch his arm when he says things like this - it just so happens he is 110% correct. God is giving you to us... on loan, really. He will provide what we need to take care of you. We already have a roof over our heads and a whole lotta love. I’d say that’s a pretty dang good start.

Highlights

How Far Along: 28 weeks

Size of baby: Eggplant

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I'm dreading the next weigh-in. I know there's not a whole lot I can do about it now... I just don't want to end up gaining 70 lbs. 

Maternity Clothes: Yes. While we're on this topic, I'm a bit disappointed in the fact that so many of my maternity clothes have become too tight. Aren't they supposed to last the whole nine months??? I know it's not the clothes' fault... it's mine. But still. Annoying! =)

Gender: It's still a surprise! Sorry! =)

Movement: Yes - although I've had some days where I haven't felt as much... kinda made me nervous but I think everything's ok. I feel everything from little wiggles to tugging on my belly button to kicks, jabs, and rolls. I think the craziest feeling is probably when a foot or hand drags across the inside of my belly. 

Sleep: Second verse, same as the first. ha! I feel like these answers don't change a whole lot from week to week. Some nights aren't so bad. Some are even pretty good. Then, some nights are awful - mostly due to pain and discomfort. I'm just thankful for what rest/sleep I do get and call it good. That's all you can really do, right?

Symptoms: Braxton Hicks, pain/discomfort, swelling, difficulty breathing - I think baby is pushing up on my lungs a bit, allergy/sinus stuff is back - thankfully the nausea does seem to have been a fluke! Let's hope that continues to be the case! =)

What I miss: Currently, my house being picked up!

Cravings: Chocolate milk (oh baby oh baby). Ice cream. Bananas. 

Best Moment this week: Completing a birth story video. This is something I've wanted to do for a really long time and it feels so good to have accomplished it.

What I am looking forward to: Completing some house projects and nesting the heck out of that nursery. I'm ready, NOW! Oh - and fall. Fall colors, fall temps, fall food.... awwww. Love it.