27 Weeks

So there are conflicting reports about when the trimesters all start but according to what I understand, the third trimester starts somewhere around the 28th week.  Since that begins tomorrow, and my due date was 3 months from yesterday, I'm going to say HELLO 3RD TRI!

Less than 3 months to go. How terrifying/exciting is that?! Also, I got to celebrate Mothers Day for the first time, even though I haven't actually been initiated yet.  I don't remember if I told you guys (preggo brain) but I read this awesome book that compared becoming a mother to joining a sorority.  Your pregnancy is the pledge period and your labor and delivery are initiation.  I'm not an initiated member yet so I can't wear the letters, but I'm excited to be getting some of the goodies that come with it :)  Joey made me a huge omlette for breakfast, brought me some flowers, and got me a really difficult to find/rare Vera Bradley/Disney pattern backpack.  A VB backpack is an essential Disney touring item, and mine was getting a little worn/faded from too much Florida sun... This one is also bigger and will hold both my and baby's valuables (anything we don't want to leave in the stroller).

I guess now is a good time to admit that we've already planned our first Disney trip as a family of three next year ;)

I also had my first taste of nesting this weekend as I spent the entire day Sunday cleaning out 4 of our upstairs closets, throwing things away, and collecting clothes to donate.  I also organized my own clothes, separated things that I am not currently wearing, and organized my jewelry and accessories.  I was on my feet all day, and I wanted to do more but I kept having to take breaks because my feet were getting sore!
Other fun things that happened this weekend- I finished my certificate classes and I recieved my invitation for my PA baby shower in the mail! Time is FLYING by. 

Date: May 12, 2014

How far along? 27 weeks. Baby is the size of a head of cauliflower.

How is Mama doing?  I'm starting to get really excited. I just want her to get here! I'm nervous for labor and delivery. I absolutely HATE not knowing when it's going to start and how it's going to be.  (Not to mention that it's going to hurt.) But I'm looking past all that because I'm so excited for her to be here, to see what she looks like, and to welcome her into our family.

Weight gain?  I jumped on the scale this morning just for you guys! Actually I jumped on the scale for me because I'm feeling huge, haven't been doing too much cardio, and my sweet tooth has been a little OOC... I'm up 6 pounds and probably more on a doctor's scale.  Baby weighs about ~2 of that.  The weight is coming and I know and realize that.  I'm going to intermittently check in about weight because while I want to track it for later reference, I also don't want to go too far down that road.  I tend to get obsessive and growing a baby is not the time to get obsessive about weight.

Movement:  Baby is getting stronger and longer.  Tons of movement.  I've noticed her schedule has slightly shifted.  She used to be more active in the evenings, now it's around ~3pm. Really, it's all day long though.  She's all over the place in there. 

Maternity Clothes?  I finally went and had a bra fitting! I'll write a whole post about that because it was a great experience. 

Pregnancy Fitness:  I did one strength training workout this week, coupled with walks to/from class and parking in DC and being on my feet all day yesterday.  I didn't do enough.

Symptoms: Same old stuff. Hip pain, a little bit of  heart burn here and there, some uterine stretching/cramping, that's about it.  I have definitely noticed occurrences of the famed "pregnancy brain" lately too.  I've been saying/doing stupid things, forgetting things, etc.  It's really ridiculous.

Belly Button:  Nice and stretched, but still in.

Nutrition/Cravings? I have had more of a sweet tooth as of lately but I feel like that's not really any different than my normal life... I've done ok with eating healthy and need to get back on the veggie bandwagon. I'm eating carrots with lunch today. I hate carrots.  Also are vegetables in Chinese food really vegetables?? 

Sleep: Enjoyed a couple nights of sleeping with the window open this weekend.  If we put the fan in the window, it drowns out the outside noise and keeps the 'boofs' to a minimum.  Also you might not think this is funny, but I do:

Looking Forward To:   Going into the 4th week since I ordered the frame for the painting in the baby's room.  I'm really looking forward to it getting shipped.... I'm going to have to contact them again.

What I miss: We were talking about cruises earlier today.  It's sad knowing it's going to be a REALLY long time before we go on a cruise again :(

Doc/Chloe:  Same stuff- escorts to the bathroom, guarded while in the shower, and snuggles right up against my belly (sometimes, to the protest of baby).

There was also a small incident yesterday where Doc found a lollipop in the closet i was cleaning out and went running through the house with it in his mouth like a little kid.

Oh and this picture I took of Chloe after a full day running around outside. Again, you probably don't find this amusing but I think it's hilarious when she falls asleep with her tongue sticking out like that-

27 Week Pic:
Feeling somewhat gigantic lately.  I say "somewhat" because I know there is more to come.  But the belly has definitely gotten bigger over the last week or two.  It's big enough that I've misjudged my personal space a few times and bumped my belly on the office chair or kitchen table...

I took off my jacket for the picture because with my jacket on, in pictures, it still kind of looks like I ate too much from the front.  However in real life I'm pretty sure it's evident this is not a burrito.