How far along: 28 weeks, 3 days (Oops! Thought I finished this on Friday! Guess I only started it!)
Due date: May 9, 2014
Next doctor's appointment: March 5th, only a 3 week wait between appointments this time! We're in the home stretch!! YAY!!!!! :D
Our baby is the size of a veggie/fruit/food: Iceberg Lettuce, Chinese Cabbage, or Eggplant
Our baby in man terms: Fully inflated football or a child's lunchbox
Total weight gain/loss: +10.8 lbs, finally went over the 10 pound mark. *sigh* I knew it was coming. I'm hoping not to gain more than 20 lbs with Connor. That's what I gained with Avery and it wasn't to hard to get it off. I'm scared that if I gain more, I won't get it off. Only 12 weeks to go! I've heard that you don't put on much the last few weeks... Here's hoping, because I'm staying pretty constant at 1 pound/week. Oh well, come what may, as long as he's healthy, I'm happy. :)
News: Went to the doctor this week, everything went great! Little man's heartrate was at a healthy 134 bpm. :)
Best moments this week: Not pregnancy related, but it was pretty awesome being there for K-State beating KU in basketball on Monday! :) It was a great game and I was excited for the students to be able to rush. I got the chance once and it was really fun!
Milestones: 28 weeks means we're 1 week closer to our little man being here! Since we're not into the 3rd trimester, we get to see the doctor more often. First, in 3 weeks, then every 2 weeks for a while until we're in the home stretch and get to go in once a week. :)
Symptoms: Heartburn, shortness of breath
Maternity clothes? Yup!
Stretch marks? I think some of Avery's stretch marks might be spreading just a little bit. I can only really notice it on my right side on about 3 marks. I don't notice them getting longer, but maybe a bit wider. Here's hoping Connor's growth comes at a steady (not too fast) pace, so he doesn't stretch my poor stomach too bad. :P
Belly Button in or out? In
Movement: Tons! He is especially wiggly in the morning. A lot more than I remember from Avery. She was more of a night owl. ;)
Gender: Boy!
Sleep: Sleeping is just ok. Getting comfortable is difficult. Breathing is difficult. But I'm getting by. I know it will only get worse. No need to complain too much yet.
Food cravings: Ice cream, chocolate, and other sweets!
Food aversions: None.
What I miss: Breathing easily
What I'm loving: All the movement! Especially when Michael cuddles with me and wraps his arm around me when we're falling asleep and lays his hand on my stomach to feel all of Connor's kicks and wiggles. :)
What I'm looking forward to: Meeting my little man, packing my hospital bag, buying Connor's "coming home" outfit, and having an immobile cuddly baby again!
Thoughts and feelings about Michael: Michael has been a great help lately (as he always is) especially with Avery and the house. I worked a lot the last few days and Michael got the house in tip top shape for guests to come over. He also took great care of Avery. I'm lucky to have such an amazing partner in life.
Thoughts and feelings about Avery: Avery has been getting more words and working harder on communicating lately. Her own little personality is shining brighter each day. It's so fun watching her grow up! She loves children and her baby dolls, I hope this will transfer well and that she'll be happy and excited when her brother arrives. :)
Labor signs: Nope
Goals: Keep the house picked up, make a list of stuff I need to pack in Connor's, Michael's, and my hospital bag, and get Avery's newborn and 0-3 mo. clothes out to take to Kid to Kid and exchange for some clothes for Connor.
Weekly Wisdom: Surround yourself with people who make you happy, it makes the daily grind so much easier when you've got people who love you in your corner. :)
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