28 Weeks

How far along? 28 weeks

Total weight gain: 30 pounds



Best moment this week: My mother in law got to feel the baby kick on Saturday. It was really special! Non-baby related, we got the keys to our new house yesterday! YES! We move this Saturday.











Looking forward to: 3^rd trimester today! Non-baby related, moving this weekend.Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and anxious J I just really want to meet him.Wedding rings on or off? Still on!!Belly Button in or out? Still pretty far in even though it’s WAY shallower than it started. I want it to pop!Symptoms: Peeing in the middle of the night, growing body, heartburn, little baby constantly wiggling in my belly, constipation, serious round ligament pain.Labor Signs: None!Gender: Bouncing baby BOY!Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing lately.Food cravings: Salad and fruit! WATERMELON.Movement: Off and on all day long! I love it but it’s made me a lot more anxious. If I go even a little bit without feeling him I freak out completely and talk myself into believing I haven’t felt him all day, something must be wrong, etc.Miss Anything? Not being constantly worried that he’s okay.Sleep: Not great. Waking up with heartburn is not very fun. Also, every time I wake up I stay awake for a while to see if the baby moves. I’m addicted to feeling him move! It’s going to be so weird when he’s not inside anymore.
Stretch marks? No new ones. Still none on my tummy. The pre-existing ones on my sides have become more noticeable I think but I’m used to those.Maternity clothes? Almost always! We went camping last weekend at the lake and I used an old pre-maternity dress as a cover up but that’s the only time I can remember recently.

Third Trimester TOMORROW: To Do List

This is so overwhelming that the only way to do it is in bullets!

-Take an infant CPR class (Status: My mom is an instructor so we’ll probably be doing this pretty late in the game and just slipping it in when she’s available)

-Take a breastfeeding class (Status: Need to call hospital to schedule)

-Take a childbirth class (Status: Need to call hospital to schedule)

-Choose a pediatrician (Status: Have been asking for recommendations. Will be making phone calls/arrangements around 32 weeks)

-Turn in maternity leave paperwork (Status: Have filled out all of the information that is my responsibility. I will be taking the rest to my next OB appt in 2 weeks so they can finish/fax.)

-Set a last day of work (Status: Tentatively October 5^th)

-Make circumcision plans (Status: No idea what this even entails)

-Install carseat (Status: Will probably do this closer to 35 weeks)

-Finish nursery (Status: Will be painted tomorrow, crib and dresser have been ordered, rug has been ordered)

-Read more on labor (Status: Slacking!!!!! I think out of terror….)

-Make freezer meals (Status: Will be doing this the last weekend of August. I have collected quite a few recipe ideas.)

-Pack hospital bag (Status: Will be doing this closer to 35 weeks)

-Tour hospital (Status: Need to call hospital to schedule)

-Make a baby watch contact list/plan (Status: Not even started)

-Stretch more (Status: Ongoing)

-Keep walking daily (Status: Ongoing)

-Get a pedicure (Status: My next one will be before my August 11^th baby shower and I plan on AT LEAST one more right before my due date.)

25 Weeks

**Bump picture to follow**

How far along? 25 weeks (and 2 days)

Total weight gain: *Fingers in ears* La la la. No change since last week so that’s positive 

Maternity clothes? You bet! They’re just so much more comfortable at this point. I’m not even wearing my old pajama pants anymore. I’m wearing Josh’s and they’re so long and stretchy that I pull them all the way up over my bump. It’s oddly comfortable and comforting.

Stretch marks? No new ones. Still none on my tummy. The pre-existing ones on my sides have become more noticeable I think but I’m used to hose.

Sleep: Just okay. The heat combined with the heartburn combined with the constant getting up to go to the bathroom are killer.

Best moment this week: Josh has been feeling the baby move almost every day and I love being able to share that with him! Nothing major happened this week…which is fine with me. Quite a few people have randomly brought up baby conversation with me though. It’s odd/exciting!

Miss Anything? Nothing.

Movement: Off and on all day long! Still my favorite part. He’s definitely getting higher. I think we can expect some rib kicks soon.



Food cravings: Salad and sub sandwiches.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Eggs off and on again this week darnit. I thought we were past that.

Gender: Bouncing baby BOY!

Labor Signs: None!

Symptoms: Peeing in the middle of the night, growing body, heartburn, little baby constantly wiggling in my belly :) Oh, also constipation is back. Lovely.

Belly Button in or out? In and getting a little shallower every week. It’s really strange for me because my belly button has always been SO deep. I want it to pop out!

Wedding rings on or off? We’re still holding out with them on but feeling snug, especially on the really hot days.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! Now that it’s July, October is feeling really close.

Looking forward to: Still 3rd tri for baby (so stinking close) and moving (hopefully next weekend)!

Also, I think I had my first Braxton Hicks contraction yesterday. I'm not sure though! Can anyone explain to me what they feel like???