27 Weeks

First of all let's give a big woo-hoo to the fact that we are now in the 3rd and FINAL trimester!  Okay, okay!  Not all sources will say that.  Some sources say the 3rd trimester begins at week 28 but as per my pregnancy app and in my world... I'm done with the 2nd and on to the 3rd!

Pumpkin this week...

~ He is practicing inhaling and exhaling
~ Baby officially shows brain activity!  I'm sure he is a super smart!

Size of the Baby?

13.6-14.8 inches long and 1.5-2.5 pounds.
He is the size of a rutabaga!  And I have no idea what that is!

Total Weight Gain/Loss?

+23 pounds total so far.  I'm not thrilled with this but if baby is healthy than that is ALL that matters!

Maternity Clothes?

The top I'm wearing in my weekly picture is a new one!  But no new purchases this week!

Stretch Marks?

Nope and hoping I don't see any- EVER!

Best Moments?

I had dinner with some of my favorite girlfriends last weekend and all of the girls got to feel the little man kick.  Sharing that experience with the girls was really special.  I am the first of my high school friends to have a baby so it's been exciting and all new territory.  I so appreciate my girlfriends and their excitement and encouragement has been so nice!  I love that they each got to feel him move.

Movement?

Lots!  I am learning his sleep patterns.  But to be honest, this baby moves most of the day- which I love!  He kicks once I eat breakfast and then has a little down time and then kicks from about noon until 6 or 7pm and then again after 9.  And when I go to bed, I get a few more kicks- sort of like a "Night Mom!"

Nausea/Vomitting?

Yesterday morning was another all time low.  Don't even want to tell you about it.
I have been getting really short of breath lately which makes me feel nauseous.  A hot shower, too much time in the sun, or even walking up stairs can make me really short of breath and it can take a while before I feel 'normal' again.

Labor Signs?

Nope.

Gender?

We're having a boy!

Belly Button In or Out?
In but shallow!

Wedding Rings On or Off?

Definitely on and not even tight.

Sleep?

Poor Ryan feels like he is sleeping in an ice box.  The AC is blasting and a fan is pointed directly on us.  Ryan shivers under the covers while I sleep on top of the comforter wrapped around my body pillow.

Wisdom?

I'm not sure that I have any wisdom from this week.  Ryan and I were talking about the delivery and expectations and perhaps I'm not preparing myself but both Ryan and I don't have too big of expectations for how things are going to go.  I'm trying to keep and open mind about delivery, post birth, and life at home with our new mini-roommate.  I feel like no delivery story matches anyone elses and each baby is unique so I'm open.  I'm not reading too much anymore - which sort of makes me feel like I'm not preparing us for this little man but I'm going with the flow.  We'll take it as it comes!

What am I most excited about?
I'm starting to get so excited to meet our son.  I know it is still 13-14 weeks away but this is starting to feel like Christmas.  I just want to open the best gift of the year!  I cannot wait to hold him and bring him home.