Week 28

Baby is the Size of an Eggplant 

28 weeks, 4 days 

Harrison is packing on more fat , secreting androgen from his adrenal glands,
and momma needs a manicure. 

How far along? 28 weeks

Maternity clothes? Sweaters and leggings are life changing

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: I've been taking naps almost every day, which is nice, but it makes me feel so unproductive.  At work I'm exhausted and try to get as much done as I can, but I just want to go home so I can nap.  And when I get home I feel like I should be cleaning something, but then the couch calls my name and... zzzzzz. 

Best moment(s) this week: 

-Heather and Josh's Gender Reveal Party-- it was so amazing to look around and see how far we've all come together.  Most of us met in college, attended each other's weddings, and now we are having babies and watching them grow together!  Thank you to our husbands for bringing us together. My heart is so full!

Baby Bean is a GIRL!

Miss Anything? Beer during football games, especially stressful football games like FSU vs. Miami last night.  My non-alcoholic beverage did not make watching that game any easier, but thankfully the Noles pulled off their 26th straight win so that I didn't go into early labor. 

Movement: I think he's getting crowded in there based on my aches and pains. He's still an active little nugget-kicking, punching, rolling around- you name it.  I'm up at night because he's kicking me repeatedly or I'm up at night because he's not kicking me and I worry until I feel him again.  I'd rather get kicked in the ribs all day and night and know he's ok than not feel any movement.  

Food cravings: New cravings this week! Queso, hot chocolate, and orange juice.  Mostly hot chocolate- I want it wherever we go.    

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Plain chicken- it needs to be fried or covered in some kind of sauce... but, usually I just avoid it. 

Gender: A momma's boy (hopefully!)

Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks are happening- woo. hoo.  

Symptoms:

-Loss of appetite- I never feel hungry anymore and looking at a full plate of food is daunting.  I'm trying to snack throughout the day because I know I need to eat, but I get full so quickly now

-Excessive thirst- I can't get enough water, especially at night

-Exhaustion- naps on naps on naps 

Belly Button in or out? Still in!

Wedding rings on or off? On and easy to take off- no swelling of the hands just yet! 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Both.  Overall, I feel so happy about this baby and life, but I may have snapped easily a few times this week...

Looking forward to: Our maternity photos in December!  We met with our photographers/friends this week and I'm so excited to work with them.  Also, I don't have to diet for these pictures- hallelujah! 

And here's the crib!  The nursery is still in progress, so excuse the stacks of books and things, but I wanted to share the beautiful crib Mike created for our son.