28 Week Preggie Update...Third Trimester!

So happy to be in the third trimester.  I swear this pregnancy is going by so fast and soooo slow at the same time.  I think because we don't know the gender, we are just so excited to see Baby B!  According to my many apps, Baby B is about 2.5 pounds and almost 16 inches long.  The baby is or is moving to birthing position (head down). Baby B can now cough, suck, hiccup and practice breathing!!  The baby's sleep also includes the REM stage and could possibly be having dreams! :)
I played music for the baby this week.  We even found some music turned into lullabies such as the Beatles (hubby loves this) and Rihanna, haha!  Can't wait to play them for Baby B.  We aren't taking our babymoon as of yet, but we are taking a family vacation to Edisto Beach, SC for about 4 days.  I will miss our little Spartacus, but he will be in good hands!  My best friends bridal shower was also today.  It was a great time! Can't wait for her big day!

WARNING: My nipples are poking in this pic because it's cold as hell in the basement and I have on no bra! #nojudgementzone  On another note, I can really tell that my boobs are bigger!

     

From the shower.  Yes we have the same glasses :)

What Fruit/Veggie are you?   Head of Cauliflower (What to Expect), Coconut [Like an island one] (Ovia), Large Eggplant (BabyCenter & Photofy)

Due date:  October 18, 2016

How far along:  28 weeks, 4 days

Next appointment:  August 8

Gender:  Still #teamgreen...many people are saying boy!  The girl count is slowly going up

Total weight gain/loss:  16 pounds

Exercise: Pretty much non-existent as it's been super hot

Stretch marks:  Still no stretch mark!  Wonder how long this will last

Swelling: Still just my fingers

Maternity clothes:   Yes, I am still wearing maternity clothes and not buying anymore

Belly button:   It's flat

Wedding Rings On/Off: On

Happy or Moody: The moodiness from last week wore off...I'm back to happy me :)

Sleep: I didn't have to sit up this week but I've been pretty restless. 

Food cravings:  Still the Snickers.  I've indulged in some Heath bars as well...only minis though

Symptoms:  My heartburn has been bearable this week and hasn't been daily.  My linea nigra is seeming to be getting a little darker.  Mine is below and above my belly button.  I also think I had my first real bout with sciatica.  AJ and I were walking the dog and twice, I got this shooting pain from my butt check down my leg.  It was shocking and pretty painful, ouch!

Movement:  Baby B moves A LOT!!  I can tell that he baby is getting bigger by the way the weight is distributed and I can feel it at the top and the bottom now, not just in one place.  It's still crazy to believe that a baby is growing inside of me!

Labor signs:  Nope, but I have started having Braxton Hicks contractions...I think!

What I miss:  Nothing this week

Food/Smell Aversions: None

What I'm loving:   Feeling my baby and the excitement from others.

What I'm looking forward to: The nursery....still. I have finally settled on what I want and I can't wait until it all comes together! :)  Outside of baby things, we are heading to South Carolina this weekend for a little family vacay.  What I'm not looking forward to is traveling 14 hours in a car :(  Got my pillow ready...

Best moment this week: My best friend's bridal shower

  

Milestones: Hitting my third trimester.  We're in the home stretch now!!

XoXo, 

Crystal