How in the world are we at 28 weeks and the 3rd trimester already? That's pretty crazy to me. I wanted to write down some things to mark this milestone in my pregnancy. I know it's normal to not be quite as intentional with the 2nd pregnancy as the 1st, but I feel bad. So I'm trying to be better at taking the fun pictures and writing about the milestones! So here goes!
How far along: 28 weeks! At our appointment this past week baby is measuring about a week bigger. Kinda hoping my high protein diet (recommended by the Bradley Method) doesn't cause me to have a super big baby. I was completely content with a 7 lb 12 oz little bundle last time around! Ha!
Gender: IT'S A GIRL! Her name will be Avery Kate.
Weight Gain: 23 lb. YIKES. Apparently I'm right on track, but I feel ginormous.
Maternity Clothes: Oh my. So I had been wearing jeans and maternity tees. But the other day we walked home from the park in 86 degree weather and I thought I was going to have a heat stroke. The very next day I took my little lady shopping and we got momma some tank tops and shorts. I do not know how I am going to survive May and June. Funny joke, God. Real funny! (I am also looking forward to maxi dresses. Amen.)
Sleep: Not well at all. I am tossing about every hour. I also noticed last night that I am now in the "hips fall asleep" stage. I really think this is backwards... shouldn't this be the time where I get to stockpile sleep?!? No? Also, my arms can fall asleep too. Last night Aaron fell asleep after me and left the tv on so I reached over him to grab the remote to turn it off. I was able to successfully lift my arm but didn't realize it was asleep until it limply and uncontrollably fell down and I smacked Aaron in the face. Oops!!!! :) That'll teach him to leave the tv on! Ha! Oh and I would give anything for a catheter at night. the peeing is crazy! I didn't experience this with Peyton until about week 36 or so. Even then it wasn't near as much as with this pregnancy!
Best moment this month: Talking to Peyton about feeding her baby sister. She asked me yesterday if she could help me feed her. So I told her that her baby sister wouldn't be taking a bottle all the time and that she would breastfeed. She asked how that would happen so I explained that to her and she said "But I can still help!" Knowing Peyton, she will definitely still insist she can help once Avery is here. Today at breakfast Peyton informed Aaron (are you thinking bacon and eggs around our family table this morning? Oh nope. We were in a restaurant.) that "when her baby sister comes, milk comes from mommy's boobies and she is going to help feed her." My conversation with her didn't quite go like that... but I think she gets it?!?! Haha!
Worst moment this month: Pretty much anytime I snap at Peyton because I'm just exhausted. We are also moving and still in the process of selling our house. So my stress level can jump to "crazy person" kinda easily. Sometimes I end the day disappointed how many times I got frustrated with her because of my own stress or agenda.
Miss anything: Being able to to do physical things like pick up a heavy box, hold Peyton whenever I want or do my normal pre-pregnancy exercise.
Movement: ALL.THE.TIME. Oh my goodness! This little girl moves sooo much more than Peyton did. She is on the move constantly! :)
Cravings: Orange juice, fruit smoothies, cottage cheese, my non-dairy ice cream!
Queasy or sick: No, thank goodness!
Looking forward to: My baby showers to celebrate Miss Avery! :)
