28 Weeks

How far along? 28 weeks.

Baby Hart is the size of:  A large eggplant... according to babycenter of course.... but I would like to second the large part ;-)

Total weight gain/loss: 16 pounds.

Maternity clothes? Yes, and even they are getting tight... you know you're in the 3rd trimester when that happens;-)

Stretch marks? Not yet.

Sleep: Well I was at my SIL's for most of the week and well... going to bed at a decent time may have been low on my priority list... ;-)

Best moment this week: Seeing my almost-3-yr-old nephew's eyes light up when he felt my belly as the baby kicked!

Miss anything?  I missed my hubby as he was gone with my SIL's hubby on a business trip.  Random fact, I always re-read the corresponding week from this blog from back when I was pregnant with Silas...and on my 28 week post with him, Jason had also been gone on a business trip!  

Movement: Still tons, and some of it's getting a little weird/tickle-y feeling and some of it's even a little scratchy-feeling... yeah, not the most comfortable thing in the world;)

Food cravings:  Lobster and sushi.  Don't ask me.

Symptoms:  Sciatica, and that nasty feeling like food is always crawling back up my throat from my stomach like I had in the first trimester.  Yeah, it's as gross as it sounds.

Showing?  So, true story: I dropped a bunch of ice in a gas station (don't ask) and as I'm trying to clean it up the worker guy comes over all frantic and with this thick accent is like "Ma'am!  Ma'am!  Don't do that, let me do that- I don't want you to deliver your baby!  I'd rather clean this up than deliver your baby."  So yeah, I'm showing. ;)

Gender:  It's a boy!

Belly button in or out? Out.

Wedding rings on or off?  On.

Adjustments?  Adjusting to this big belly... I keep bumping it into things and just generally under-estimating it's size;)  But it makes a great lap tray.  Score.

Emotions: Excited!  And terrified!! Haha!;)

Learned this week:  That a friend just named her baby the name me and Jason had just about decided on.... But she lives far away... sooooo.... to stick with it or keep looking for another??  Decisions decisions.... 
So thankful for: My SIL and her help and the fun we could have this week while our hubby's were gone!

Looking forward to:  Getting my glucose screening test done this Thursday and having that behind me:p

27 weeks

How far along? 27 weeks.

Baby Hart is the size of:  A head of cauliflower.

Total weight gain/loss: It's been a few weeks since my last doc appointment and weight check- so the 12 pounds gained at that point, plus the 300 I've gained in the last 3 weeks;)

Maternity clothes? Oh yes, and today I literally declared to my husband that I was torn because this crazy heat makes me want to wear my maternity dresses and skirts, but then I would look extra weird if I didn't do my make-up... soooo to do my make-up and be cooler.... or be warmer and not have to do my make-up... decisions, decisions;) 

Stretch marks? Not yet...but so itchy!:/

Sleep: Got quite a few GREAT nights of sleep last week thanks to my fabulous in-laws taking Silas on a trip to Atlanta last week to visit my SIL's fam!!:)

Best moment this week:  Having such a nice break for a few days while Silas was with my in-laws.  I got to catch up on much needed rest and lots of stuff on my to-do list.  Jason and I had some much needed dates too!!  It was a huge blessing after these last few crazy months, and before these next few crazy months hit too!

Miss anything? Running not pregnant, in the not 800 degree weather, and without pushing a jogging stroller.  Yeah, those were the days;)

Movement: Still tons, and the baby has had several rounds of hiccups lately too!

Food cravings:  Bagels and cream cheese!  And you don't even want to know about the mammoth sized cream cheese container I got at Sam's Club;):)

Symptoms:  Sciatica, round ligament pains (grow belly grow:P ), achy back, Braxton Hicks, and a general feeling of weakness.  Ah the impending doom of the 3rd trimester coming;) 

Showing?  I'd say so.

Gender:  He's a he! :)

Belly button in or out? Out.

Wedding rings on or off?  On.

Adjustments? Trying to mentally adjust and prepare for the 3rd trimester that's about to hit;)

Emotions:  So excited for having an infant again!!! Can't wait for the newborn smells and snuggles!  Also a little terrified at ALL that is going on in these next few months: we're suppose to close on our house on July 18th, have a ton of work to do on it before our lease ends on July 30th, are suppose to also pack and move in that time of doing all that work, AND I'm taking a super huge, critical interpreter's certification exam in Atlanta on August 4th.  Holy cow.  And oh yeah, get ready for this baby too;)

Learned this week:  That deciding on a name this time around is going to be QUITE the challenge;)

So thankful for:  The amazing break my in-laws gave me and Jason:)

Looking forward to:  Going to my SIL's in Atlanta on Wedneday!!
 Other highlights:  Silas has suddenly become more interested in and aware of the "baby in mommy's belly"- someone asked him where mommy's baby was and he totally came over and patted my belly (and also lifted his shirt and checked out his own belly LOL).  He's also come over randomly throughout the day to pat and snuggle my belly.  So precious!:)

26 weeks

 

 

How far along? 26 weeks

Baby Hart is the size of: A scallion.

Total weight gain/loss: 12 pounds as of a couple weeks ago.

Maternity clothes? Yes, and I'm kind of getting over it;)

Stretch marks? Not yet.

Sleep: Great last night, and should be great the next few nights- my in-laws took Silas with them to Atlanta for a few days to visit my sis-in-law's family!  Yay for actually sleeping IN!!!

Best moment this week: Going to the Biltmore Estate with Jason on father's day and getting to do it kid-free thanks to my in-laws!

Miss anything? Not having the fear of heartburn when deciding what to eat;)

Movement: Almost always!  It's the fun moving stage too- not hurting (much) yet and just fascinating scoots and flips and slides...

Food cravings: Chocolate/sweets.

Symptoms:  Sciatica, heartburn, and a huge loss of balance;)

Showing? Yes- and interesting tid-bit: When I'm out with Silas I never get the sweet comments from strangers about it, but being out without Silas I get tons, like, "Oh, congrats!!" (with the awkward belly-point) or "You must be sooo excited!!".  Just interesting... I don't know it it's the "if it's your second it's not as exciting" philosophy or maybe just people think I'm a baby hoarder?;)

Gender:  It's a boy!!!

Belly button in or out? Out.

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Adjustments? Might get a chiropractic adjustment while I have this Silas-free time;)  The belly is really starting to pull on the back!

Emotions: Excited, and a lil apprehensive about how quickly time is going and all the huge things going on before this guy comes!

Learned this week: That my pregnancy to-do list is MUCH different this time around then it was with Silas;)  My, how the 2nd pregnancy is night and day from the first!

So thankful for:  This break! I've gotten to rest and catch up on lots of important things, and still have a few more days of it!  So grateful!

Looking forward to: Snuggling my lil guy!!!  Can't wait for those newborn cuddles!!!

25 weeks

 

 

How far along? 25 weeks

Baby Hart is the size of: A rutabaga.

Total weight gain/loss: 12 pounds.

Maternity clothes? Yes, and it's getting interesting;)

Stretch marks? Not yet;)

Sleep: Not. Amazing.

Best moment this week: Having Jason off for the weekend, and thanks to a giftcard I've held on to for a while, and him watching Silas, I got to go get a pedicure at a spa!  Ah-mazing!! (And much needed- my feet were NASTY!;))

Miss anything? Having more options when getting dressed;)

Movement: TONS- he moves almost all the time! It's wild!

Food cravings: Burgers. Not sure why.

Symptoms:  Sciatica, heartburn, weird dreams.

Showing? Just a bit. ;)

Gender:  It's a boy!!!

Belly button in or out? Out.

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Adjustments? My runs are definitely getting adjusted to run/walks.  Heaven help me.

Emotions: Excited!!! So many things to look forward to!!! :):)

Learned this week: Though not new news, I had a great reminder at church this week of the ministry of motherhood (the sermon was on missions and living on mission, and was just exactly what I needed to hear at this stage of mothering).

So thankful for: Silas started giving real hugs this week- and I REALLY needed that!

Looking forward to:  Our house inspection is this Friday on the house we're under contract to buy- can't wait to see it and walk around it again!!

Other Highlights:  I edited week 22 because I realized that I forgot to include our great news from the meeting with the specialist!  Definitely a highlight of that week!! 

24 weeks

                   How far along? 24 weeks                                                      

Baby Hart is the size of: An ear of corn.

Total weight gain/loss: 12 pounds gained.

Maternity clothes? Yes.

Stretch marks? Not yet but quite itchy again... hello, Aveeno.

Sleep: Well, we're back at our super noisy apartment.  And our fan we normally sleep with died.  And we transitioned Silas to a toddler bed, which kept me up the whole first night cause I was worried about him falling on his face in the night. So I'm tired... very tired;)

Best moment this week: Finding the "perfect" house we want to buy and getting it under contract!!!!!

Miss anything?  Raw cookie dough.  Laying on my stomach.  Vats of caffeine.  Sleep.  Not feeling huge.   

Movement:  All. the. time.  This kid is a mover and shaker, y'all.

Food cravings: Chocolate.

Symptoms:  The awesome sciatica has gotten MUCH worse this week.  I walk like a 90 year old lady a lot of the time, and actually I've even seen some 90 year old ladies walk better than I do.

Showing? Yes, and I'm pretty sure the huger I get the skinnier everyone else gets.  Maybe that's just part of being pregnant in the skin-baring summer.  Lovely. 

Gender:   It's a boy!!!:)

Belly button in or out? I think it's out.  I think it's officially out.
Wedding rings on or off? On.  But with this heat, it's leaving quite the mark when I take it off ;)

Adjustments? Adjusting back to real life after our trip to Iowa;)  Also adjusting to Silas having a toddler bed.  It's gone well over-all, though waking up to his cute lil face saying "hi!!" at 5:25am isn't quite as cute.

Emotions: Excited!!  So pumped about our hopeful new house we'll be in the end of July!!

Learned this week:  That running through this pregnancy and this hot summer with Silas in the jogging stroller is going. to. kill. me.

So thankful for:  Having a house under contract to buy and hopefully being out of this apartment in several weeks!!!

Looking forward to: Our hospital tour this Thursday night!  Can't wait to see it and imagine being back there to have our lil guy in a few months!!!