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| 26 weeks, 1 day |
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| 27 weeks |
How far along? 27 weeks, 3 days
Total weight gain/loss: +18 lbs at my 24 week appointment. The doctor said I'm measuring a little big (surprise surprise) but that it's not a big deal, especially since it's my second baby. Everything else was great! Baby's heartbeat was 161 I think.
Maternity clothes? Yes!
Stretch marks? No!
Sleep: Sleep is life. Hahaha! I have had a new wave of exhaustion sweep over me in the last few days (hello third trimester?). I literally can barely stay awake on my way home from work and then I snooze after work if I can. Last night I fell asleep on the couch at 8:30 and went to bed at 9:30. I am just SO stinking tired. My motivation for anything (except shopping) is zero....which is a problem when I have a 12 page paper due next week. Sleep at night is good. I sleep pretty solidly and wake up to potty about every other night. It is getting harder to flip over and I have a new symptom: random leg cramps during the night. So far they're not too bad, let's hope they stay that way!
Best moment this week: Seeing my soon to be sister-in-law's wedding dress she picked out! It's beautiful! Also baby got his/her first cloth diapers this week. Most will be hand me downs from Blake but these are especially for this baby. :) And we finally got all of Blake's stuff moved into his big boy room (except his letters on the wall) so I can start getting the nursery ready again.
Sleep: Sleep is life. Hahaha! I have had a new wave of exhaustion sweep over me in the last few days (hello third trimester?). I literally can barely stay awake on my way home from work and then I snooze after work if I can. Last night I fell asleep on the couch at 8:30 and went to bed at 9:30. I am just SO stinking tired. My motivation for anything (except shopping) is zero....which is a problem when I have a 12 page paper due next week. Sleep at night is good. I sleep pretty solidly and wake up to potty about every other night. It is getting harder to flip over and I have a new symptom: random leg cramps during the night. So far they're not too bad, let's hope they stay that way!
Best moment this week: Seeing my soon to be sister-in-law's wedding dress she picked out! It's beautiful! Also baby got his/her first cloth diapers this week. Most will be hand me downs from Blake but these are especially for this baby. :) And we finally got all of Blake's stuff moved into his big boy room (except his letters on the wall) so I can start getting the nursery ready again.
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss anything yet? A normal bladder (just keeping it real) and a functioning brain. ;)
Movement: When this baby is awake, it's AWAKE. Strong punches, shoves, and kicks that sometimes make me jump! It's all great though. I love feeling baby move. And "awake" times are becoming more predictable.
Food cravings: Sweets and milk.
Anything making you queasy or sick? Not that I can think of.
Have you started to show yet: Yes. Strangers are nicer and most of my students are nicer too. :) My belly is starting to feel very stretched. I feel like I look farther along than I am, but when I compare to pictures of me with Blake I think I'm about the same. People always ask when I'm due with a look like "you're about to pop" on their face, haha!
Gender prediction: I HAVE NO IDEA! And when I'm out shopping, I wish I did. ;)
Labor signs: I've had a few Braxton Hicks contractions here and there; mostly when I'm at work because I've been standing for too long and I'm dehydrated. I'm getting those uterine muscles prepped!
Belly button in or out? Very shallow and sensitive. Do NOT touch it. ;)
Wedding rings on or off? On. My fingers do swell a little when I get hot but it's not bad.
Happy or Moody most of the time: So MOODY this week. Momma needs some rest.
Looking forward to: Finishing this paper for my class and Thanksgiving Break!
Miss anything yet? A normal bladder (just keeping it real) and a functioning brain. ;)
Movement: When this baby is awake, it's AWAKE. Strong punches, shoves, and kicks that sometimes make me jump! It's all great though. I love feeling baby move. And "awake" times are becoming more predictable.
Food cravings: Sweets and milk.
Anything making you queasy or sick? Not that I can think of.
Have you started to show yet: Yes. Strangers are nicer and most of my students are nicer too. :) My belly is starting to feel very stretched. I feel like I look farther along than I am, but when I compare to pictures of me with Blake I think I'm about the same. People always ask when I'm due with a look like "you're about to pop" on their face, haha!
Gender prediction: I HAVE NO IDEA! And when I'm out shopping, I wish I did. ;)
Labor signs: I've had a few Braxton Hicks contractions here and there; mostly when I'm at work because I've been standing for too long and I'm dehydrated. I'm getting those uterine muscles prepped!
Belly button in or out? Very shallow and sensitive. Do NOT touch it. ;)
Wedding rings on or off? On. My fingers do swell a little when I get hot but it's not bad.
Happy or Moody most of the time: So MOODY this week. Momma needs some rest.
Looking forward to: Finishing this paper for my class and Thanksgiving Break!
