{Baby Boy E belly at 27 weeks! Love it!}
{As you all know... I'm a sucker for progress pics! Same shirt at 19, 23, and 27 weeks! The bump is bumpin', for sure!}
This week, Baby E is the size of a: RUTABAGA!!
Maternity clothes?: Yup... thank goodness for them! It's getting to the point where I can't even imagine ever fitting into non-maternity clothes again! I know I will, but it's all just so crazy! It's amazing and crazy what a mother's body can do!
Total weight gain/loss: Gaining, gaining, gaining! HAHA!
Stretch marks?: Not yet, but it's just a matter of time!
Sleep: Still sleeping pretty great! Really can't complain! Little man has started sleeping in intervals! I have started feeling him wake up in the night (nudging me!)! Still a very comforting feeling!
Best moment this week: Just having a relaxing week! Haven't hit "nesting" mode yet, but my husband can't wait for me to! hahaha! I'm not going to lie, it will be nice to have some more energy to be really productive! Right now, however, I'm just enjoying the rest and calm! I'm also enjoying the weather being slightly warmer and still being able to get out and walk! Even though I had to throw in the towel with running, I'm not going to give up my walking!
{Enjoying some nice Spring weather and getting some exercise in!}
Movement: All the time! So awesome!!! It's starting to get stronger, so some of the jabs are a little painful, but so worth it! I love feeling him move around!
Food cravings: Cravings have actually been a little healthier this week! Don't get me wrong, I still have A LOT of unhealthy moments, but it's nice to not crave grease and salt allllll the time! hahaha!
{Some of our healthy cravings this week: Greek yogurt with granola and raspberries, carrots and ranch, and Annie's cheddar bunnies - not SUPER healthy, but could be way worse, right?!}
Anything making you queasy or sick?: Pssshhhh... nope! Not having food in my mouth... hahaha!
Have you started to show yet?: Absolutely!!
Labor signs?: Nope, thank goodness!
Belly button in or out?: In still.
Wedding rings on or off?: On still, but getting closer to removing them. Sad!
Happy or moody most of the time?: HAPPY!!
Symptoms: Starting to have more back pain and some pressure in the lower abdomen. Nothing too terrible... just beginning to become more uncomfortable at times!
What I miss: Running and hard workouts! It's totally worth it, but I would be lying if I said I didn't miss it! I just keep telling myself that I will be back to it before too terribly long, so to just enjoy the time off!
What I'm looking forward to: Doing more decorating in the nursery and baby showers!! First one is coming up on April 26th! Yayyyy! So fun!
Milestones: (Based on a pregnancy app) Your baby is moving more than ever, taking advantage of still having extra space to turn somersaults inside the womb. The eyelids, which have been fused together, will start to unattach this week. Once they do, your baby can open its eyes in utero and SEE! Adding to your baby's charm are eyebrows and eyelashes. While your baby's eyes are now pigmented, the color will not be finalized until after delivery. Your little one is still very interested in gaining weight and will become pudgier every day. The lungs are also preparing to breathe air, although it will take several more weeks before your baby will be able to do so unassisted. The hands, while completely functional at this point, still do not know how to let go or release, and your baby may be holding its feet, arms or the unbilical cord in the uterine environment.
Weekly wisdom: Gaining weight is necessary in pregnancy. Far too many women boast about the amount of weight they did or did not gain. If you are sensitive to how much you are gaining, then ask your doctor to keep it a secret (even from you, unless it is a concern!!). Also, ignore those mothers who seem proud that they only gained 10 pounds or something riciculous (YES... we ALL want to give those women a high five... in the face... with a chair!!!)!! haha! But, we just have to ignore them! Leave it to your doctor to tell you when there is a concern! You should be focusing on the happy moments, staying healthy, and appreciating the amazing things your body is doing right now!
Please say some prayers for me this week... Thursday is my glucose test! I'm nervous, but I'm focused on really wanting to pass this thing! Thank you, in advance, for your thoughts and prayers! P.S. Thank you, to all of our family and friends, for continuing to support us along this wonderful journey!
Keep growing, our sweet babe! We love you, so much, already! We can't wait to meet you, but right now... just keep tucked away and continue to bake! *Hugs and Kisses! from, Momma and Daddy*
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