27 Weeks

27 weeks, heading out the door to jury duty

HOW FAR ALONG?: 27 weeks 

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?:  We'll find out in a couple weeks.

MATERNITY CLOTHES: Yes, always.  I mentioned last week I may purchase a maternity swimsuit.  I did... I have yet to wear it, but I do have one.  

SLEEP?:  I would all the time if I were given that privilege.   

BEST MOMENT/S THIS WEEK?: My mom got here Wednesday to help me out a bit since Brett starts up on the road again this month (three weekends out of the month!).  Brett and I also celebrated ten years together on Tuesday! We weren't really sure what we were going to do, but we drove around town for awhile and settled on a yummy steakhouse! It was delish! We also have a gift certificate for massages, just have to find a time to use them!

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Well.... I got summoned for jury duty, so that's where I'll be Friday.  Hope I'm crazy enough to get off!  I postponed already once and don't want to again, so here's to getting out quickly!

MISS ANYTHING?:   Being able to wrestle with Veda!

MOVEMENT?: He's an active little guy!

FOOD CRAVINGS?: No cravings still, always seem to have room for sweets after a meal though ;)  

LABOR SIGNS?: No, thankfully.  It's too soon!

SYMPTOMS / MOODS?: Nothing new that I can think of...

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?: In, but getting real big and nearly flat.

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: On.

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?  Maternity leave... is it too soon for that? haha

26 Weeks

Looking and feeling rather large and I had to hide my face this week ;)

HOW FAR ALONG?: 26 weeks 

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?:  I don't feel like punishing myself like that ;) This has been a good pregnancy though, I've gotten to eat a bunch at Thanksgiving/Christmas, candy at Valentine's Day and now Easter! In addition to multiple celebrations like Veda's, Brett's and my birthday and our anniversary ;)

MATERNITY CLOTHES: Yes, always.  I'm contemplating a maternity swimsuit.  It's already been a warmer year than normal.   

SLEEP?:  I would all the time if I were given that privilege.   

BEST MOMENT/S THIS WEEK?: Well this is a best and worst wrapped in one.  A few weeks ago, our heating element went out in our dryer.  It was replaced.  Shortly thereafter, whenever we would run the dryer we would smell something foul.  It was indescribable.  We called our landlord and they came to recheck the dryer - said nothing was wrong.  This smell was so weird/bad, we even went down to the neighbors to see if anything was going on beneath us.  It didn't smell like something we should be breathing in.  So time goes by, it continues.  We call again.  They come check again, it's not the dryer.  While the repair guy was here though, they definitely smelled whatever it was so it confirmed that I'm not crazy.  Then Brett and the guy saw smoke coming from our light fixture in the hall and determined it was that.  We called the landlord again and someone else was going to come check it out.  They came today and it wasn't the dryer, it wasn't the light fixture but it was in fact our circuit breakers MELTING! So we've been inhaling melting plastic for the last few weeks.  Super awesome.  BUT at least we have it figured out and we didn't go up in flames.  Super scary thought and Brett is very not happy. 

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Crappy days at work.  I'm over it.  There is no way that all hospitals function like ours.  Oh and I can't take a class I've really been wanting to take because I have to go to jury duty next Friday.  BLEH!

MISS ANYTHING?:  Being able to easily lift my child. 

MOVEMENT?: Still lots!

FOOD CRAVINGS?: Nope, I really need to schedule my blood glucose screen though. 

LABOR SIGNS?: No, thankfully.  It's too soon!

SYMPTOMS / MOODS?: Still everything I've mentioned before and that pain on my right side is no joke.  I can't even walk a block before it hurts and I have to slooooow down or stop.  

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?: In, but getting real big and nearly flat.

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: On.

LOOKING FORWARD TO...? My mom is coming next week!  Hooray!  I'm super bummed I have to work this weekend and miss all of the Easter festivities.  

25 Weeks

No Picture This Week :(

HOW FAR ALONG?: 25 weeks!  I really feel like this pregnancy is flying by! We are almost to the 3rd trimester!

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?:  We had a doctor's appointment Friday to see the little dude and he looks great, so I had to be weighed.  Oh, dreadful!  I've gained 14 pounds.  So if I gain one pound per week AND I can hold this baby in until 40 weeks, we're looking to be around 30 pounds total.  I really doubt I'll be holding him in 40 weeks though.  

MATERNITY CLOTHES: Pretty much always.  And now currently seeking maternity scrubs.  My last pregnancy they didn't even offer maternity scrubs (we have specific uniforms we have to wear), but they do now, hallelujiah! I also was able to squeeze into my regular scrubs until around 30 weeks last time, I think.  

SLEEP?:Sleeping well still.  I've never really had any issues sleeping.  So far, it's still relatively easy to turn from side to side, so no complaints just yet.    

BEST MOMENT/S THIS WEEK?: Seeing the little guy on ultrasound is always fun :) He's so active and growing well.  He also has the Riley noggin' so that's something to look forward to.... or not.    

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?:  Nothing serious.  I was incredibly tired after working Wednesday.  My bump is slowing my down for sure and our patients have so much going on and it's just hard!  

MISS ANYTHING?:  Wine.  Happy Hours.  I want to wrestle around with Veda, but she just wants to climb all over me.  I've also never been, but want to go jump on trampolines at Sky Zone, hahaha!  I mostly want to go because they have a toddler time and I think Veda would love it. 

MOVEMENT?: Oh yes, he's a wild man!

FOOD CRAVINGS?: No cravings.  I'm eating less sweets, thankfully.  I have my blood glucose screen coming up in the next couple of weeks.  

LABOR SIGNS?: No.  Since I went into labor naturally last time at 35 weeks, we discussed progesterone at our appointment.  The doc didn't feel strongly about it, and neither do I, so at this point we're going to hold off.  He said he make take me out of work early, around 30 weeks.  Of course, I don't want to go out that early but we'll see how I'm feeling when the time comes.  Last time I went on bedrest at 34 weeks. 

SYMPTOMS / MOODS?: So far this pregnancy, I've had extreme exhaustion (which subsided after the first trimester), constipation, gingivitis and now when I walk briskly/my regular pace for a half block or more - I get a pain in my right side.  Doc says it's round ligament pain, but it makes me slow down drastically and sometimes stop.  

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?: In, but getting real big and nearly flat.

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: On.

LOOKING FORWARD TO...? Next week I have four days off in a row!!!! YAY!  I haven't had a break like that since either Jamaica or the end of February, I can't remember, but I'm ready.  It won't be all that fun though because since I have Brett home, we're going to try to tag team and potty train this little lady (Veda, not me - I'm fully trained ;).  

24 Weeks

HOW FAR ALONG?: 24 weeks.  Can we just call this six months?  Not really I guess since it's still more than three months until my due date. 

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?:  Soon we shall see, grasshopper. 

MATERNITY CLOTHES: Almost everything but my PJs.

SLEEP?:  I'll take it!

BEST MOMENT/S THIS WEEK?: This week was not overly exciting I must admit. 

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?:  This week was exhausting.  In addition to my regular days at work, I had an additional 2 hour class I had to go in for and then every day off I had something else to do.  Like taxes... which someone stole my identity and filed my taxes already so that's been a huge ordeal.  Freaking grown up stuff :(

MISS ANYTHING?:  Nothing that I haven't already mentioned.  Mostly wine or beer or a margarita! haha

MOVEMENT?: I have a little ninja in my belly!

FOOD CRAVINGS?: No cravings, no aversions.  I still have no desire to cook and I'm not a fan of eating healthy right now.  Oops!

LABOR SIGNS?: No

SYMPTOMS / MOODS?: Not too much new.  My mood could use some improvement.  I don't think I'm a real butt at home, but I get super frustrated at work fairly quickly.  

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?: In. 

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: On.

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?  Consecutive days off.  Doctor's appointment. Doing anything but working :)

23 Weeks

HOW FAR ALONG?: 23 weeks and finally not feeling like a fat blog and I'm now embracing my bump.  I think 5-7 months is my favorite time being pregnant.  Bump is not too big or too small and I feel pretty good. 

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?:  It's a mystery ;)

MATERNITY CLOTHES: Pretty much always, I could probably use some more.  Although this spring and summer I'll probably wear a lot of maxi dresses that I already own.  

SLEEP?: We are all sleeping much better now that daylight savings has happened.  Veda now sleeps until 8ish and goes to bed well.  Her naps are an hour later, which is actually the same time but It's working.  

BEST MOMENT/S THIS WEEK?: Having my hubby home!! Even if he does have shows locally, at least he's here!     

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?:  Zero. 

MISS ANYTHING?:  The usual....  

MOVEMENT?: He's a little gymnast, that's for sure.  He feels SO MUCH LOWER than Veda ever did.  I know they say you carry boys lower, but really.... he's really low.  I could feel Veda's butt in my ribs all the time but he hasn't flipped yet.  

FOOD CRAVINGS?: Nope.

LABOR SIGNS?: No

SYMPTOMS / MOODS?: I feel pretty good.  I feel like my days off have been pretty lazy.  Luckily Brett's been home to entertain Veda.  They've been to the park several times, Travel Town, to lunch with friends and we all went to the zoo.  I feel guilty on my days off not getting her out of the house, but sometimes she's a little stinker when it comes to getting in the carseat and it's just too much.

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?: In. 

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: On.

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?  An upcoming lunch with some friends from work to Bottega Louie.  YUM!