How far along? 27 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: up to about 18-19 lbs

Maternity clothes? A few here and there mostly tops.   

Stretch marks? Nope :)

Sleep: Sleep has been decent recently 

Best moment this week: Wrapping all the Christmas presents!

Have you told family and friends: Yes! 

Miss Anything? I miss feeling comfortable.  

Movement: All the time! 

Food cravings: PEPPERMINT! 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope feeling great!

Have you started to show yet: oh yea I guess maybe a little ;)

Gender prediction: It's a Little Miss!

Labor Signs: May have had a few Braxton Hicks.  

Belly Button in or out? A little of both lol the top is starting to push out but the bottom is still in.

Wedding rings on or off? On 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and worried some too lol. 

Looking forward to: Our parenting classes to start and seeing how Little Miss is doing in a week!! 

How your baby's growing: (According to BabyCenter.com)

This week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended. She's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing her eyes, and perhaps even sucking her fingers. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. While her lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if she were to be born now. Chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother her, so just relax and enjoy the tickle.

Week 26

How far along? 26 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: up to about 16-17 lbs

Maternity clothes? A few here and there.   

Stretch marks? Nope :)

Sleep: Sleep is hit or miss. 

Best moment this week: Realizing we get to see family in about 3 weeks!!
Have you told family and friends: Yes! 

Miss Anything? I have a feeling I will continue to miss my hair for awhile lol I also miss being comfortable 

Movement: All the time! 

Food cravings: PEPPERMINT! 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope feeling great!

Have you started to show yet: I'd have to say yes - In fact we think the belly "popped" again. It looks and feels HUGE now! 

Gender prediction: It's a Little Miss!

Labor Signs: May have had a few Braxton Hicks.  

Belly Button in or out? A little of both lol the top is starting to push out but the bottom is still in.

Wedding rings on or off? On 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and worried some too lol. 

Looking forward to: Seeing all our family!!!! 

I have been super uncomfortable this week. The pain around my belly is like a sore muscle that never stops and has times that it takes my breath away. It's the first time I have really been uncomfortable so far. Hopefully it's growing pains and maybe it will subside for a bit. It feels  {and well looks too} like my belly has really gotten bigger. Even just in the last week! It's crazy to think we are already into the last 3 months!! We can't wait to meet Little Miss, but we have a lot to do before then :)

How your baby's growing: (According to BabyCenter.com)

The network of nerves in your baby's ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. He may now be able to hear both your voice and your partner's as you chat with each other. He's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of his lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when he's born and takes that first gulp of air. And he's continuing to put on baby fat. He now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches (an English hothouse cucumber) from head to heel.

Week 25

How far along? 25 Weeks - Happy Thanksgiving!

Total weight gain/loss: up to about 15 lbs

Maternity clothes? A few here and there.   

Stretch marks? Nope :)

Sleep: Sleep is hit or miss. 

Best moment this week: It's Thanksgiving! I love the holiday season :)
Have you told family and friends: Yes! 

Miss Anything? I miss my hair :( I let a lady cut it and its not a good cut at all. 

Movement: All the time! 

Food cravings: Peppermint!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope feeling great!

Have you started to show yet: I'd have to say yes

Gender prediction: It's a Little Miss!

Labor Signs: round ligament pains and rib pain still. 

Belly Button in or out? A little of both lol the top is starting to push out but the bottom is still in.

Wedding rings on or off? On 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and worried some too lol. 

Looking forward to: The holiday season. It's my favorite time of year!


Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We are so blessed to have such amazing family and friends. Even though we are so far from most everyone we still feel connected. We have been blessed to make some new friends on this journey in ND. They have truly helped to make our experience up here all the better.