32 Weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How far along - 32 Weeks 

Size of Baby - Honey Dew (about 16.7 inches and 3.6 pounds)

Development - He is now head down.  He has fingernails, toenails, and some hair or maybe at least peach fuzz.

Weight Gain - I had a stomach bug one day and lost a pound, but gained it back plus 1 more.  That puts me at a total of +9 pounds from my start weight.  Even though I haven't really gained much, doctor said everything looks good and I was actually measuring a little over 32 weeks. 

Maternity Clothes -   I'm mostly wearing maternity clothes, but can still make some of my regular clothes work too!  I couldn't believe I was able to squeeze in the dress pictured! 

Sleep -  I haven't been sleeping as well, but still get enough rest. I'm getting more restless during the night, but take naps on the weekend and rest in the evenings. 

Cravings - Mainly Mexican food and sweets!

Miss Anything - Not really, besides having more energy and not being in pain.

Gender - It's a boy!  Ellis Jack!

Symptoms - Occasional leg cramps, tightness in belly and just generally feeling uncomfortable.  I  think sometimes he's up in my ribs and it hurts and feels like I can't breathe as well.  

Favorite thing - Feeling & seeing baby boy move and kick!

We also had a 4D ultrasound done this weekend.  It was really neat to his sweet face and fingers and toes.  We saw him yawn and move around.  It was special and our family was able to experience it with us! 

We can't wait to meet you sweet Ellis!  Only 8 more weeks!

30 Weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How far along - 30 Weeks 

Size of Baby - Head of Cabbage (about 16.5 inches and 3 pounds)

Development - He is shedding the lanugo, which is the fur coating.  He is putting on fat at a rapid pace and he can open his eyes. 

Weight Gain - I had bad allergies the past couple weeks with congestion and a cough.  I ended up losing a couple pounds and then I gained it back.  So, I technically didn't gain anything which keeps me at a total of +8 pounds from my start weight.  The doctor said she wasn't concerned about my weight because I'm measuring where I should be. 

Maternity Clothes -   I'm mostly wearing maternity clothes now.  My favorite thing is still tights/leggings with tunics.

Sleep -  I haven't been sleeping as well, but still get enough rest. 

Cravings - Mostly Sweet! 

Miss Anything - Not really, besides having more energy.

Gender - It's a boy!  Ellis Jack!

Symptoms - Occasional leg cramps, tightness in belly and just generally feeling uncomfortable.  I  think sometimes he's up in my ribs and it hurts and feels like I can't breathe as well.  

Favorite thing - Feeling & seeing baby boy move and kick!

28 Weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How far along - 28 Weeks 
Hello 3rd Trimester!

Size of Baby - Eggplant (about 14.5 inches and 2.5 pounds)

Development - He can now blink, cough, hiccup and take breaths.  He can also dream.  

Weight Gain - I gained 2 pounds in the past 2 weeks, so that makes a total of +8 pounds from my start weight.  However, I measured my belly this week and have grown about 10 inches!

Maternity Clothes -   I'm mostly wearing maternity clothes now.  My favorite thing is still tights/leggings with tunics.

Sleep -  I haven't been sleeping as well, but still get enough rest. 

Cravings - Mostly Sweet! 

Miss Anything - Not really, besides having more energy.

Gender - It's a boy!  Ellis Jack!

Symptoms - I've had it a little rough the past couple of weeks.  I ended up getting sick from my iron pill.  They put me on a different one and haven't had any problems yet.  I've had really bad allergies and ended up coughing so hard last Friday, that I pulled a muscle in my side by my ribs.  It was so painful, that I could barely move.  I went to the doctor and unfortunately there wasn't much I could do.  So, for the past five days, all I've done is lay in bed, take Tylenol and alternate ice and heat on my side.  One night I was either having muscle spasms or Braxton hicks, but I was crying for a few hours because it hurt so bad.  Thankfully, I'm starting to feel some relief!  I'm just glad it happened over spring break so I didn't have too miss but one day of work.  

Favorite thing - Feeling & seeing baby boy move and kick!