Fruit or Veggie of the week: Chinese cabbage
Size of Baby: 13.6-14.8 inches, 1.5-2.5 lbs
Total Weight Gain/Loss: 25 pounds...I think I have gained all of my weight in my boobs. Man they are excessively large!
Gender: Boy :)
Movement: All the time! I feel him so frequently and just can't get enough of it. I love to turn over at night and feel my belly all lopsided. He is such a gentle boy at times but at others he really feels like he is getting stronger. My hands are glued to my belly. Feeling him from the inside and the outside is pretty magical.
Stretchmarks: Doing good with this.
Sleep: This week I have been sleeping really hard at night but wake up often to turn over or to go to the bathroom. Chad says he catches me snoring.
What I miss: My energy. I wish I could say I don't miss that but I have been feeling like I can't keep up like I used to. This is totally okay but at work I am used to being on the go and now all I want to do is teach from sitting in chair!
Cravings: Oranges, orange juice, and pancakes are still a must.
Symptoms: Mild swelling when I wear socks, calf pain when I go on my tiptoes to shut the kitchen blinds, and back pain still. This one spot in my back has been giving me such a hard time. I did set up an appointment for physical therapy in a few weeks. Hopefully that will help.
Best Moment this Week: My mom painted the tree in Ben's room. The leaves aren't done yet but all of the trunk work and branches are complete. It looks beautiful. What a gift to her grandson!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out: Kind of in between the two. I feel like it could just pop the entire way at any moment.
Looking forward to: Christmas! Let the festivities begin! I am looking forward to spending this Christmas pregnant - what a gift.
Random Updates:
- This week's check up appointment went well. Brandi answered a lot of questions and is soooo calm. All three of our midwives have an awesome calming presence....just what I need!
- I started my iron supplements yesterday. Yummy! Ben is worth it though.
28 week belly:
Here is a picture of the tree my mom is painting on the wall.....I can't wait until we add the leaves on it!
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