27 Weeks

Goodbye Feet. 

HELLO, THIRD TRIMESTER! 

Aaaand these are the kind of belly shots I get when I've waited way too long to do them so there is no day light and the husband is tired and ready for dinner...It's been a long day everyone.

How far along? 27 weeks today. Baby is the size of a large Papaya and has an 80-95% chance of survival outside the womb! Last week, our ultrasound technician said Baby W weighs about 1lb 12oz, about 14 inches long, and is currently in the 40th percentile when compared to other babies of the same age. :) 

Current due date: February 18, 2015

Total weight gain: 13 lbs 

Maternity clothes? Still using the Belly Belt & wearing my fold over (yoga pant style) leggings. I slip into jeans a couple times a week still, though they're definitely not my favorite any more. =P I may need to break down and buy a maternity pair soon. I'll start keeping an eye out on my shopping trips for W. (I am very picky, so please no maternity clothes as gifts!)

Stretch marks? Nothing as of now! Still rubbing Belly Balm and/or Lotion on my hips and belly three times a day and a little every time I feel an itch.

Best moments of the past three weeks: I treated myself to a gel manicure a couple weeks ago and I just LOVE having my nails done pretty! :) I feel so much more put together. 

Pretty sure I'll be taking prenatals forever. I would have started taking them YEARS ago if I had known how amazing they would be for my nails!

Pre-mani. So healthy!

 

Also, we got to see our little one on an ultrasound late last week!!! Oh my goodness was it awesome. We got to view the baby in 2D & 3D. He/She had a complete head to toe check up with size measurements, blood flow measurement to brain, heart, kidneys... finger and toe counting, eye placement, etc...It's amazing all we can learn now! We even got to see sweet baby's little lips and nose. <3 An all too cute pudgy baby face already. Clynn even thinks he saw some hair on W's tiny noggin' in the 3D viewing! 

SHOPPING SHOPPING SHOPPING with my bestie Nicole was SO much fun! Clynn and I are excited to share the gender with you all on Thanksgiving and I can't wait to post some pics of my favorite little outfits. <3

Miss anything? I am starting to feel kind of massive so I miss being smaller. =/ I am just ecstatic to have my own little human, but being pregnant in general, is not my favorite thing. It's starting to get difficult to put on my right foot sock. I never notice when I'm putting on my left sock for some reason...but when I get to the right it comes with a little trip forward and some grunting. It's not very cute.

Movement: Can you say KICK IN THE RIBS??? My baby can't, but it sure is a new favorite activity of hers/his! One day, our baby will be extra fussy and I'll say "cry it out kid...this is for those times you kicked me so hard it made me jump and grimace and then be sore all day." ...and then I'll probably whimper a little and say, "Just kidding...that's long enough." haha -BUT- there will be a moment of toughness and coldness on my part. A short one. 

Food cravings: Yams with cinnamon, honey, and chopped nuts! WATER WATER WATER. I think I have some kind of needing water constantly condition. haha. I've seen it referenced in articles, but I'm pretty sure I drink my recommended daily amount by noon most days. Don't worry, I won't over hydrate! lol Some people...

Have you started to show yet? ABSOLUTELY. 

Gender: ANNOUNCING THANKSGIVING DAY!!!

Labor Signs: No new ones, I don't think. Some moments my uterus/belly definitely feels tighter than others. Could be a number of things though...

Belly Button in or out? Uuuhh...a little bit out, a little bit flat, and a little bit in. My belly button is super WEIRD because of my hernia...I think it'll be sticking out in a couple weeks though. That'll be fun to dress. hahaha

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Looking forward to: Thanksgiving! I have been thinking about Thanksgiving dinner foods sense August I think...I just love Thanksgiving. AMAZING food, AWESOME company, hard busy work with a great pay off, food coma naps, prepping for the best shopping deals...Just all relaxing and homey and sweet. We are SO excited to share it with a nine month old next year, but will enjoy our last Thanksgiving as just us, I'm sure. :)

STAY POSTED FOR OUR GENDER ANNOUNCEMENT! 

(There will be CUTEE pictures!)

Announcement to be posted on the blog as soon as all of our close family 

has been told in person or phone calls have been made! (Probably around 5:00pm PTZ)

Thanks for stopping in & we wish you'll 

~ ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY ~

Love, 

Jaclynn, Clynn, Benny, Max, & Baby