Baby Brown: Week 26, 27 & 28

Sorry for the delay in the bumpdates - the holidays got the best of me! Here's an update on the past few weeks and the start of the third trimester!!! 

How far along: 28 weeks 3 days

Due date: March 27, 2016

Baby Size: sweet coconut!

Weight gain: oh sweet scale, how I love you.  However, the number keeps rising, and I keep stretching, but I guess this child of mine in there is worth it.  Who knows.  I think I'm around the 20+ park. EEK!

Maternity Clothes: no turning back now.  Thank the heavens for sweatpants and a husband who wears a 2XL

Stretch Marks: none that I can see, but the belly is getting pretty darn big and I can't see lots of areas on my body right now, so who knows.  I have noticed a faint "pregnancy line" on the beach ball!

Sleep: terrible.  Getting into the bed is difficult. Getting comfortable is impossible.  Staying asleep is out of the questions and falling asleep takes an extra 30 minutes.  That could be because I have been off my work schedule. Don't imagine sleeping getting better for the next 18+ years, so thats that. 

Gender: BOY!!!

Name: ANNOUNCING THE NAME THIS WEEK! Be sure to check back and see what that little H and C stand for <3

Movement: constantly and I love it.  Sometimes his movements catch me off guard, so I make a reaction, but most of the time it's a nice reminder that the sweet boy is growing big and strong in there to one day (in the next three months) make his arrival to this big and crazy world we live in.  His movements are more of rolling and stretching rather than kick and jabs right now.  I swear he gets the hiccups almost every day and I can always feel when he has them! Movement is strongest at nights, but I have started to keep track of how much I feel him throughout the day. 

Best moment this week: Finished painting the dresser and moved it into the nursery.  Just waiting to find the right knobs for the final touch.  We also had our 28 week appointment this morning and everything looks great! Measuring right on track! And potentially having a daycare plan....but not all locked in yet, so no more details on that till later! Also during the past few weeks I knocked out the glucose test, and passed with flying colors (WOOHOO!)!

Looking forward to: baby boy's shower in couple weeks! He is already so loved and we cannot be more thankful for the family that we have! 

Husband is: a rockstar for pulling off the dresser reno without any complaints! He also has been taking Stryker on walks with the stroller, so he gets used to it and I cannot begin to say how awesome that will be to be able to walk the dog and the babe at the same time! 

Food cravings: eh... nothing that I've noticed. However I am starting to get to the point where I am hungry, but my stomach can only handle so much at one time.  I think I need to start eating smaller meals more often.

Anything making you queasy or sick: blah...same as it's been all pregnancy long.

Labor Signs: nope, and I'm curious to see what Braxton Hicks feel like.  Moms out there - any tips as we approach the delivery??

Missing Most: see symptoms.  

Symptoms: not being able to bend over and tie shoes is getting pretty hard.  Sleeping and getting comfortable is pretty much impossible. Stuff nose.  Twisting and bending is getting to be pretty hilarious if you ask my sister or husband.  Weird innie/outie combo of a belly button.  Bladder seems to be his favorite resting position throughout the day which in turns makes for frequent trips to the bathroom. Getting in and out of the bed/cough is pretty exhausting.  I would love to see myself do it, I'm sure its a sight to be seen. But you know, nothing that isn't worth it!! 

Nursery: Coming along nicely! Can't wait till it's complete to show you all

Belly Button in or out? innine/outie combo of sorts.

Wedding rings on or off? on, and haven't noticed any swelling.

Mood: feeling good! It's crazy how fast time is flying by, the third trimester is quickly approaching!

Workouts: slowly but surely getting some workouts done.  Nothing exciting to report on :)