28 Weeks

28 Weeks

How far along?  28 weeks 

Total weight gain:  +8 total...but I feel like more now just bc I have popped out a lot in the past week and feel huge.  ;)

Maternity clothes? oh yes, but I still wear my jeans with a rubber band so they aren't as tight on my tummy, and other looser fitting tops  

Sleep:  on and off this week--couple nights of insomnia  

Miss anything?  having a normal taste in my mouth...my sister can relate.  I also can't wait to love water again.  I've had a terrible time with the drinking water because of said taste in mouth.  I do an okay job at this point and I'm sure as I get further along my craving for water will intensify and it'll be easier to get it down.

Movement:  she might be a dancer like Ella.

Food Cravings:  same as before....but this week, actually tomorrow, my wishes will come true!  I don't even know where I'll go first!

Anything making you sick or queasy:  still doing pretty good in this department.  

Gender:  GIRL

Labor signs:  nope!

Symptoms: the heartburn is starting to kick in a little bit.  Tums are my friend every other night or so

Belly Button in or out?  in

Wedding rings on or off?  on

Ella:  Is ready to give the baby a cup of milk when the baby cries.  For some reason she learned that when babies cry they need a cup of milk.  Good plan, really.

Mood: Amazing...we are going home today!!

Excitement this week:  Watching Ella open Christmas gifts and interacting with my family!

Looking forward to:  GETTING HOME!  Instant transport would be very nice at this stage but driving will have to do.

 had to take quick pictures this week as I was preparing for Christmas and watching a friends little girl as she went into labor the night before we left to go home.  So, I didn't get as many photos as normal.

27 Weeks

27 Weeks

How far along?  27 weeks <-- Whoa!

Total weight gain:  +8 total

Maternity clothes? leggins every day...for real  

Sleep:  ok  

Miss anything?  a glass of red wine, my favorite....we've been to multiple Christmas events this past week and everyone I talked to was drinking red wine, I'll be excited for a glass after she's born.  

Movement:  lots...one night she wouldn't settle down so I had to get up for a minute.

Food Cravings:  look at the answer to the last few weeks.

Anything making you sick or queasy:  not really...still don't really like meat but that's typical for me anytime

Gender:  girl girl girl

Labor signs:  no but am definitely feeling some contractions

Symptoms: none besides the contractions....I've had some times where I'm like yes...that is definitely what I remember a contraction to feel like.  Definitely not as strong by any means but the feeling rings a bell.

Belly Button in or out?  in

Wedding rings on or off?  on

Ella:  Is back to saying baby sister is in her tummy.

Mood: descent...is it Christmas yet?  I just want to go home!

Excitement this week:  Just getting through the week.  Luckily all of our Christmas events are officially over so it should be a bit more relaxing.  Oh and side night...my glucose test came back normal so I'll be looking forward to...  

Looking forward to:  Ok so our sugar cookie extravaganza was put on hold due to a trip to the park with our buddies so tomorrow is official make lots of Christmas cookies day.  I think we are going to try and make 3 to 4 different kinds and then keep some and take the rest into Kyle's flight.  We'll see if it actually happens....I mean the making cookies not the sharing part...no way we could eat that many!  :)

26 Weeks

26 Weeks

How far along?  26 weeks

Total weight gain:  + another 4 pounds

Maternity clothes? both--definitely lots of underneath tops that are longer and I wear leggings or yoga pants like everyday.  

Sleep:  still better but not great this week.  I've been really tired again this week so napping some days and going to bed early.  The actual sleep is sometimes a bit restless.  Baby sister likes to kick a lot right when I go to lay down.  Two nights ago I had to get up and go get another pillow to adjust my angle because she was so busy.  

Miss anything?  turning over in bed easily.  

Movement:  duh!

Food Cravings:  oh where to begin.  I really only crave the food from home.  There are things that sound good but no real cravings.

Anything making you sick or queasy:  not no more!

Gender:  GIRL aka Baby Sister

Labor signs:  no

Symptoms: Straining in my belly.  Possible Braxton Hicks only a couple times a week so no biggie.  Bloody noses.  <-- oh joy!

Belly Button in or out?  in

Wedding rings on or off?  on

Ella:  Got to go with me to my dr apt today bc my sitter situation fell through to a sick kiddo.  No Big Deal, though, because Ella was amazing.  I did bring the Ipad for her to play and she watched frozen for a bit and played her word games but she listened to me pretty well and didn't really stress me out....which was a blessing!  Today was also my glucose test so we had to wait longer than we would have for me to drink the yummy drink and then draw blood after an hour.  She was a gem.

Mood: Pretty good except for when i'm not in a good mood...   ;) 

Excitement this week:  We set up our Christmas decorations this week so the house is looking a little more merry.  I haven't put decor up for a few years because usually I'm gone but since we're here this year I just had to!  Hoping to put up a few more things today.  

Looking forward to:  Making Christmas sugar cookies tomorrow with a friend!  I can't wait to eat some!  yummmy!  Also, Ella has her first dance recital on Friday so that should be interesting.  AND meeting baby sister....can't wait!

25 Weeks

25 Weeks

How far along?  25 weeks

Total weight gain:  +4ish pounds..probably much more after Thanksgiving!  ;)

Maternity clothes? some!

Sleep:  a little better this week as there was lots of activity from Thanksgiving.  

Miss anything?  a cup or two of caffeinated coffee in the morning.  I mean, I do drink a little caffeine every day but I try to just have decaf coffee when I drink it.  

Movement:  oh yes.  This week I had a few kicks that actually made me jump a bit.  It could have been just how I was sitting, can't remember, but there were a couple stronger ones for sure!

Food Cravings:  Same...everything from home.  In Florida, we went to an Indian restaurant that is so so good and had some Tikka Masala...yum!  Then we also had some cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory which is obviously always good, too.  May have to make another cheesecake sometime soon or for the holiday!

Anything making you sick or queasy:  not really.  I've actually felt pretty good this week as far as the sick/queasy-ness.  A few times during the night at Kyle's parents I thought I was going to have to make a run for the bathroom but was able to keep it down.

Gender:  GIRL!!   

Labor signs:  no!

Symptoms: Lots of straining in my stomach this past week which was really uncomfortable while on vacation.  I don't know if it was from riding in the car, holding Ell too much, tummy growing, or all the above.  

Belly Button in or out?  in

Wedding rings on or off?  on

Ella:  I can't really think of anything from this week related to baby sister.  She took really good care of her baby while we were at Kyle's parents house.  She would swaddle baby and then throw put baby in the crib for a nap and then strap her in Ella's stroller for a walk.  She was really loving to baby this week.  Hope that means it's how she'll be with baby sister....

Mood: pretty good considering we drove for 24 hours in the car to and from FL...   :D 

Excitement this week:  Because I can't think of anything else that is super exciting this week besides, ya know, laundry and cleaning house....On Sunday, Kyle's squadron is doing family pictures with the T-6 so I'm anxious to do that.  Just hope they turn out.  We never got pictures with the C-5....which is super depressing so looking forward to this a lot!

Looking forward to:  Now that Thanksgiving is over I am very much looking forward to Christmas!  Woo!  And meeting sweet baby girl #2.  xo

**My photos turned out a bit blurry....sorry...too lazy to take more and I shouldn't have worn black.