Instead, here is one of my sister with her son, and me with mine. :)
How far along? 28 weeks 4 days
Maternity clothes: Same, still a mix of everything. I'm getting VERY bored with using the same things over and over, but can't justify buying new things for the next two months. Time to get creative and do a closet overhaul!
Stretch marks: Luckily, this remains the same...holding on to just a few on my chest. Emily thinks I am very lucky, and hopes that I don't get too swollen which was the cause of most of her tiger scars. :)
Sleep: Not the greatest this week for a variety of reasons. Of course I did not want to miss one minute of family time, so it made for late nights, and early mornings to get to work so I could get back home. And between the endless pee interruptions, leg cramps/charlie horses, and general uncomfortableness....I think I'm prepared for when this baby gets here and sleep in but a distant memory!
Best moment this week: Having my family here with me (well, most of them...missing Megan and Leah tremendously!). We were able to do so many fun things...anniversary picnic at the winery (so beautiful!), zoo trip in DC, shopping, and laughing our butts off! It was a magical and beautiful thing to have our nephew Waylon remember who we were, even though we live so far away, and snuggle with us as if we see him everyday. He is such a joy!!
Miss Anything: Megan and Leah, and the rest of the family back home. Sleep. Feeling myself (and I don't mean this in a negative way, just some days it would be nice to have some "me" time still...without constantly thinking about the little man jabbing at my organs, taking all of my sleep and grace, and not talking about everything baby all of the time. But I know it will all be worth it in the end!)
Movement: He is VERY active. I think this may be a sign for the future!! My stomach will sometimes just be jabs and kicks, and other times, people can actually see an alien-like "windshield wiper" go across...he's already preparing to be an Olympian I think!
Symptoms: Hunger, thirst, mood swings because of it, and the latest...HEARTBURN!
Food cravings: Really...anything. haha
Anything making you queasy or sick: The usual, but cigarette smoke more than usual. I've always been sensitive to it, but these days I really can't handle it at all!
Have you started to show yet: Oh YES!
Gender: Baby boy. :) It's so cute when people in stores/public ask us because I smile politely and say "boy"...and my husband instantly gets the BIGGEST grin on his face and says so proudly..."oh yeah, we're having a BOY!!"
Labor Signs: Braxton hicks...they are no fun!
Belly Button in or out?: Still flat a little bit. Haven't "popped" entirely!
Belly Button in or out?: Still flat a little bit. Haven't "popped" entirely!
Wedding rings on or off: On most days, but getting VERY tight. Not much longer on this. :(
General Mood: Good! It was amazing to be surrounded by family all week! I might have had a melt-down when they left on Saturday. Daniel didn't know what else to do but laugh at me and let me sleep it off.
Best advice this week: All of the fun tips and tricks from Mom and Emily while they were here. The doctor also gave us some good advice on how to get through the last ten weeks.
Worst advice this week: Nothing really...I know there were a few old wive's tales, but of course I didn't write them down (so they must not have been that funny!)
Exercise: Walking, walking, walking. We walked until we dropped at the zoo and I had NO ankles to speak of. haha
Looking forward to: The next few weeks of madness before we can settle things down and wait for baby to join the world. 2 year wedding anniversary, Lindsay/Pete's wedding, Virginia baby shower, Ohio baby shower and finishing up the nursery!
General Mood: Good! It was amazing to be surrounded by family all week! I might have had a melt-down when they left on Saturday. Daniel didn't know what else to do but laugh at me and let me sleep it off.
Best advice this week: All of the fun tips and tricks from Mom and Emily while they were here. The doctor also gave us some good advice on how to get through the last ten weeks.
Worst advice this week: Nothing really...I know there were a few old wive's tales, but of course I didn't write them down (so they must not have been that funny!)
Exercise: Walking, walking, walking. We walked until we dropped at the zoo and I had NO ankles to speak of. haha
Looking forward to: The next few weeks of madness before we can settle things down and wait for baby to join the world. 2 year wedding anniversary, Lindsay/Pete's wedding, Virginia baby shower, Ohio baby shower and finishing up the nursery!
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