Pregnancy Diary: 28 Weeks!

How Far Along? - 28 Weeks and 1 day!

Total Weight Gain? - 17lbs. 

Maternity Clothes? - Jeans are finally getting uncomfortable, especially right after they are washed and not loosened up a little. I am mostly in some sort of cotton sweat pants/yoga pants, maxi skirts etc. 

Stretch Marks? - Nothing on the stomach so far! Yay!

Sleep? - Bought a body pillow last week and it definitely helps keep my on my side. Although it makes me hot so sometimes I kick it off the bed. 

Best Moment This Week? - Having my best friend Jess and her sister Grace in town and my baby shower! I had so much fun preparing, decorating and celebrating with family and close friends. Missed some, but had a great turn out and got lots of goodies that we are so grateful for! 

Miss Anything? - Being comfortable in general... gone are those days!

Movement? - He is still quite the mover and still laying sideways. I am hoping as he starts having less room that he will decide head down is most comfortable for him! (please, please, please!!) I was a little worried Friday until about 2:00 because I didn't recognize much movement like I normally do. I think it was just because I was so busy and thinking about too many things and wasn't really taking it easy and relaxing. Thankfully, I was able to practice my relaxation technique and feel some movements. That made me feel tons better!

Food Cravings? - I cook a lot of Mexican type things (beans, chips and salsa, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, rice, guacamole etc.) I can't say they are "CRAVINGS" but definitely satisfying. 

Anything Making Me Queasy or Sick? - Nope!

Gender: - BOY! :) 

Labor Signs? - No

Symptoms? - Heartburn, occasional lower back pain, occasional pain in the left hip area (baby boy lodging his head into my side!). Officially having leg cramps! Yuck! I woke up on Saturday morning with a HUGE Charlie Horse in my right calf. It hurt so bad. I didn't cry but I was loud enough and Ben and Jess just kept telling me to relax and breath! lol.. I was finally able to relax and let the muscle release but it was so tight. Ben was good at massaging it and helping to keep my leg straight. I don't want to experience that again! However, it was good for me to feel that and practice relaxing through the pain as that is exactly what I'll have to do when baby comes!

Belly Button in or out? - It's pretty much as far out as it can go. 

Wedding Ring, On or Off? - still on and sitting pretty :)

Happy or Moody most of the time? - Happy... some moodiness has come back.

Looking forward to - General Conference this weekend (go here to find out more), EASTER!! and seeing my midwife every 2 weeks instead of every 4 weeks! Yay for progress and yay for June being just around the corner! :) 

Baby's Average Size -  2.9lbs. and 17 inches

Fun Facts:  - He's starting to develop more fat, so his wrinkly skin will start to get smoother. His lungs are mature enough that he'd probably survive if  he was born now. Wow!

Pregnancy Diary: 27 Weeks!

How Far Along? - 27 Weeks and 3 days! (wow!)

Total Weight Gain? - 17lbs. 

Maternity Clothes? - Still able to wear my regular jeans with the help of a belly band. One of my midwives gave me a hard time when she noticed I was still wearing them, she basically said, "no fair!!" :) I am definitely loving stretchy pants though. The first thing I want to do when I get home is throw on some sweat pants. 

Stretch Marks? - A few on the sides as before, more on my chest... but nothing on the stomach so far!


Sleep? - It's so so. Once I get comfortable and fall asleep I'm usually pretty good. I often wake up on my back so I need to go buy a body pillow and put two pillows behind me so I don't do that. 

Best Moment This Week? - Passing my first Glucose test! :) I was a little nervous as I have had quite the sweet tooth lately. I DID NOT want to take the 3hr. test... yuck. Thankfully I can eat my bowl of frosted flakes in comfort knowing that moderation is just fine and my body can handle it. 

Miss Anything? - Being comfortable, but it's all been worth it! 

Movement? - I love, love, love feeling him and watching him move. Last night as I was laying down on the couch it was almost as if he was running. My midwife said that it feels like he is laying sideways across my stomach which I totally believe. I always see most of his kicks and movement on the right side of my stomach... thats also the side that usually has a slight stiff bump (where I would imagine his little booty is). Also... my left side right around where my leg and torso connect, I get sharp uncomfortable pain every once in a while where I imagine him lodging his head. I can feel it more and more now that he is getting a lot bigger. We are praying that he figures out which way is down in the next few weeks. Then, it will all be in the ribs! We love this little stinker! :) 

Food Cravings? - Frosted Flakes, Fruit, French Fries (anything potato), and sweets... did you notice that the first 3 are all Fs? What the heck?! haha

Anything Making Me Queasy or Sick? - Nope!

Gender: - BOY! :) 

Labor Signs? - No

Symptoms? - Heartburn, occasional lower back pain, occasional pain in the left hip area (baby boy lodging his head into my side!).  

Belly Button in or out? - It's pretty much as far out as it can go. 

Wedding Ring, On or Off? - still on and sitting pretty :)

Happy or Moody most of the time? - Happy... some moodiness has come back, 
I am not loving sarcasm so much these days and if you know Ben and I... we like to be sarcastic jokingly. Not really working for me right now :) 

Looking forward to - Jess and Gracie coming into town tomorrow and my baby shower on Saturday!  I can't wait to see everyone and celebrate this sweet little guy! Also, looking forward to seeing my midwives every 2 weeks now instead of every 4. 

Baby's Average Size -  2.5lbs and 16inches


Fun Facts:  - He is practicing inhaling and exhaling with his rapidly developing lungs. It's official: Baby's showing brain activity! And his brain will keep on getting more complex.

Today was kind of an icky day... so excuse the sloppy picture. I went to the mall which I very rarely do to pick up a few gifts... went straight to Nordstrom's and then to B&BWs and couldn't make it back out to the car before needing to sit down for a good 10minutes. My stomach just felt so bloated and uncomfortable. It was even uncomfortable to sit and drive. I'm hoping this doesn't stick around each day. 

So far I have been blessed with a pretty easy pregnancy. I am very grateful for that. I know it's not always the case with a lot of women. 

Pregnancy Diary: 26 Weeks!

How Far Along? - 26 Weeks 

Total Weight Gain? - 17lbs. 

Maternity Clothes? - Nothing pictured above is maternity, except the black belly band :) I have a few things as said before that I mix in but haven't had to change my entire wardrobe!! 

Stretch Marks? - A few on the sides as before, more on my chest... but nothing on the stomach so far!

Sleep? - It's so so. Once I get comfortable and fall asleep I'm usually pretty good. 

Best Moment This Week? - We started our 8 week Bradley Class last night! It was great and so informative, can't wait to go back! 

Miss Anything? - Sleeping on my tummy, hot showers, being able to get things done without having to take a break. Sitting comfortably. 

Movement? - All the time!! It's so fun watching my stomach move around and occasionally jolt. We were laying in bed this morning watching my stomach move all over the place, it's so neat to feel and see. Makes you wonder what he is doing in there! 

Food Cravings? - I love frosted flakes right now :) Just bought a big 4lb. box from Sams Club. Dangerous. Mostly, I eat all the time and I am always hungry!!

Anything Making Me Queasy or Sick? - Not really.

Gender: - BOY! :) 

Labor Signs? - No

Symptoms? - Heartburn and occasional lower back pain. 

Belly Button in or out? - It's pretty much as far out as it can go. 

Wedding Ring, On or Off? - On and comfortable! 

Happy or Moody most of the time? - Happy and Excited

Looking forward to - Passing my Glucose Test on Tuesday (fingers crossed!!) and my baby shower in a few weeks! :) 

Baby's Average Size -  2.2lbs. and 14.8inches

Fun Facts:  - His eyes are forming, and his eyes will soon start to open and his eyelashes are now grown, too. He's getting her immune system ready for life on the outside by soaking up your antibodies. He's taking breaths, too. They're of amniotic fluid, not air, but it's still good practice.

Pregnancy Diary: 25 Weeks!

How Far Along? - 25 Weeks and 3 days! (14 weeks and 4 days to go!)

Total Weight Gain? - 16lbs. so far 

Maternity Clothes? - Some but not all :) 

Stretch Marks? - Not on the tummy... so far so good!

Sleep? - Pretty good as long as I'm surrounded by pillows :) 

Best Moment This Week? - We started our 8 week Bradley Class last night! It was great and so informative, can't wait to go back! 

Miss Anything? - Sleeping on my tummy, hot showers, being able to get things done without having to take a break. 

Movement? - Our baby boy is moving all over the place! Last night as we were relaxing, I placed my hand on my stomach where he was and I could feel either his head or his bum roll against my hand. It was the coolest! It's so neat to be able to lightly press on my stomach and feel the area that he is in. I'm starting to notice more of his movements early morning after getting up to go pee. It's funny when I lay on my side, he kicks down at the side I'm laying on. Feels like his foot will pop out of my side, haha. 

Food Cravings? - I still haven't had any major cravings. Anything sweet (cookies, muffins, baked beans, sopapillas, fruit etc.) makes me happy :) 

Anything Making Me Queasy or Sick? - Not really.

Gender: - BOY! :) 

Labor Signs? - No

Symptoms? - Heartburn and occasional lower back pain. 

Belly Button in or out? - It's pretty much as far out as it can go. 

Wedding Ring, On or Off? - On and comfortable! 

Happy or Moody most of the time? - Super Happy!

Looking forward to - passing my Glucose test next week, so hoping I do. I do not want to go for the 3hr. test! 

Baby's Average Size -  2 lbs. and 14 inches

Fun Facts:  - He's enjoying her new sense of equilibrium -- she now knows which way is up and which is down. He's growing more fat and more hair too!