28 Weeks

Baby is the size of an rutabaga this week

How far along? 28 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +23lbs

Maternity clothes? Love them and can't even think about not wearing them. I wore regular jeans one day (with a ponytail tie holding them together...) but by the end of the day they were not very comfortable at all.

Stretch marks? Still no stretch marks, I still think it helps that I am gaining weight gradually vs gaining it all suddenly at the end. I think it gives my body time to adjust without leaving marks. 

Sleep: I wake up constantly to have to pee or because I am having odd dreams (I have those a lot). Biggest problem is that once I am awake I am up for at least a half hour before I can fall asleep. So I usually get on facebook or pinterest and try to pass time till I can fall asleep again. 

Best moment this week: I found an amazing sale on a maternity dress. 15$! Now I have something to wear that fits, and looks nice for Chad and my dinner date at Fogo De Chao over our "babymoon"! 

Movement: I feel movement here and there, still not as much as I felt with Elle. I feel it down low sometimes and then randomly up in my rib cage. It shows he/she is still flipping around lots.  

Food cravings: No cravings in particular, but still not really wanting on chocolate.  I have actually had 3 boxes of the peanut butter Girl Scout "Tagalongs" cookies at home and have yet to finish a box. I have only eaten 3 cookies. I just see them and don't really have the urge to eat them. 

Belly Button in or out? It is out and ready to party! 

Wedding rings on or off? Wedding ring is still fits with no problems, the weather is still freezing so it is loose most of the day. 

What I miss: Being able to drink. Not that I want a drink every night but I wish I could go out with friends from work or on a date night with Chad and have a beer or glass of wine. 

What I am looking forward to: Our "babymoon" vacation is only 2 weeks away! :)

Upcoming events: I know go see Dr. Brandes every 2 weeks (because I am in my 3rd trimester) and I have my next appointment on Friday. I also have my 1 hour glucose test to check for gestational diabetes on Friday afternoon. Bad this is for that test I need to fast (from food and water) for 6 hours before my appointment. I may die of starvation haha ;).