Week 28

March 31- April 6, 2014

How far along: 28 weeks and the beginning of my third trimester!

Total weight gain: My doctor appointment that I was supposed to have this week got changed to next week, so I will find out how much weight gained on Tuesday.  I had a big meal on Saturday (I surprise our waitress that I finished a whole order of nachos-but she did not realize I was pregnant).

Maternity clothes: I have almost out grown my non-maternity leggings and yoga/lounging pants, as well as many of my pajama pants.  Luckily it is warmer at night and I can wear pajama shorts to bed and it is always funny to see a big baby belly in my sleep shirts.  I am hoping the weather will get warmer so I can wear some of my stretchy skirts.

Stretch marks: Not this week, just lathering on coconut oil and the belly butter.

Sleep: Same as usual, just one night of being up fro a couple of hours, but the middle of night bathroom breaks are just once or twice a week.

Best moments this week: During my monthly TK/K report card meeting with the county office the people that I meet with, surprised me with a baby basket filled with lovely gifts for our baby boy.  I had tears of joy of feeling loved and the love they have for our baby.

This weekend we attended a childbirth information class and it was great.  The class was very informative of what to expect before, during, and after labor (who knew you do not need to rush to the hospital right when your water breaks?).  Will and I have a better idea what to prepare for when our baby boy comes and how to help each other.

We end this week by our friends telling us they are expecting a baby in October!  We are so excited for them and now I will have a pregnant friend to talk with.  Also our babies will only be 4 months apart.

Miss anything: Not this week.

Food cravings: I made a smoothie this week and it was delicious!  I am not craving anything specific but I am still eating more than usual.

Pregnancy symptoms: (I changed this from anything making you quesy).  I had a leg cramp in the morning after doing calf raises the day before (that is what I get for trying to exercise).  I have also been having leg growing pains from my bottom down the back of my thigh.  I do not think it is sciatica but I will be asking my doctor/midwife at my next appointment.

Gender: Boy!

Labor signs: Braxton Hicks.

Belly button in or out: Belly button out.

Wedding rings on or off: Wedding rings on.

Happy or moody:  Excited to be pregnant, excited to have our baby boy here in a short couple of months.  But I am known to be cranky if I wake up at 4:00 AM and do not fall back to sleep.

Looking forward to: My Orange County baby shower next Sunday!  I am excited to see family and friends to show off my big baby belly and to have every try and feel the baby move.  Also my baby shower is right at the beginning of spring break so I am very excited to have a week off.  My dad is also driving me and my baby presents back up north and will visit for a couple of days (this will be his first trip to Northern California to visit the Wally Dog Family).