Bump Report: 28 Weeks (Third Trimester)

Hey there! Sorry for my lack of posts, I'm just lazy : )

Let's recap shall we, starting about 2 weeks ago (wow I really am slacker)....

Ashby and I got started on our registries. We ventured out early on a Sunday morning and hit up Babies R Us and Target. The first aisle we went down in Babies R Us was the bottle and breast pump aisle. We were overwhelmed to say the least.  I mean who knew there were so many options for a bottle. I felt relieved to get that done and it got us both excited about meeting Bailey.

As you can see, Ashby was really enjoying testing out the gliders...

Last Friday, I had to take my glucose test to see whether or not I had gestational diabetes. It's a standard test that they give everyone around 27 weeks, got the results back and I do not have diabetes! Woohoo! Basically, I had to drink a sunkist type drink that was super sugary, wait an hour, allow them to steal three tubes of blood and then be on my merry way. I went to starbucks after and treated myself. I couldn't eat before the test, so I was starvin' marvin.

Fast forward to last weekend when we celebrated Ashby's 30th birthday. I have to share my most favorite part of the party, the bourbon bar (pinterest worthy if you ask me).

We had friends and family over, I served chili and some apps. There were pictures of Ashby from when he was younger all over the house. It was really fun picking out the pictures and looking at his baby pictures specifically. We were both bald babies (fun fact: I was bald until I was two), so it will be interesting to see if this kid comes out with hair or not! For her sake, I sure hope so : )

Then Hurricane Sandy came. Honestly, she was a let down in our area given all the hype.  I do feel terrible for all the people up north and the damage that they had, they are for sure in our thoughts. Given that nobody knew how bad the storm was, my company allowed us to work from home on Monday and Tuesday. Which meant I did a little "work work" and a whole lot of "nesting". Seriously, there are 7 bags of crap in my trunk that need to go to goodwill.  I was able to check a lot of stuff off of my to do list which is a huge relief.

Last night my friend Victoria came over, I made nachos and we passed out candy. This is the first time since living in the townhouse that we passed candy out. Sad I know, but we figured given that we will be trick or treating next year with Bailey we should see just how many trick or treaters were in our hood. We ran out after 3 bags of candy, so next year I think if we get 4 we'll be good.  All of the halloweenies were so cute and very polite, especially with their parents in the background shouting "only one piece of candy, did you say thank you?" Yes, that will be me!

So that brings us to today where I'm at 28 weeks, the beginning of the third trimester, doctor appointments every two weeks, holidays and then meeting this little girl who is growing inside me.

Now for the standard bump picture....

How far along? 28 Weeks

Total weight gain:  The doctor confirmed I've only gained 13lbs.  I think it's a lie. Again, I'm not getting on the scale unless I have to. 

Maternity clothes?  Yes. I'm also a huge fan of leggings. As long as I can find a long enough shirt to cover my large butt. 

Stretch marks? Hard to tell, I think maybe there are some, but I'm not really sure. I just keep lathering on that lotion. Verdict, on the new lotion. Lame. It smells good but it's too thick.  

Sleep:  Starting to feel a little bit more tired these days.  It started with the glucose test. Sleeping on my side sucks, it makes my hips hurt.

Best moment this week: Passing out candy last night. Getting shiz done in the house. 

Miss Anything? Painting my toe nails. Sleeping on my stomach and on my back. Wine. 

Food cravings: Back on sweets. Somebody should have taken Ashby's birthday cake home with them. I'm ashamed to say, I've sat with a fork and dove in, no plate needed : X

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms:  Burps. Hardcore burps. Gross. 

Belly Button in or out? In 

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy

Looking forward to: A visit from Ben and Cara and a visit from my parents. Selecting paint for the nursery  Getting the curtains my Grandma is making for the nursery. 

The baby is the size of:   An eggplant. She is about 1.5-2.5 lbs and between 13.6-14.8 inches log. She has eyelashes (I hope she has a ton like her daddy) and her eyesight is developing. If you shine a light on my belly she may see it and start to move around.  She is packing on the pounds and developing her lungs at this point. 

So there you have it, a recap of the last two weeks in the life of the Walton's. Fascinating stuff.  Happy November, that means it's turkey time!