27 Weeks

Luke is now 15 inches long and just over 2 pounds! He is continuing to get head down (pretty sure he's already there though), his lungs are now capable of breathing air, he could easily win "Survivor" if born prematurely, and he can now recognize my voice and possibly Levi's.

Update

How Far Along: 27 Weeks

Gender: Baby Boy <3

Weight Gain: 12 Pounds..I'm sure it's more because my appetite has quadrupled in the past couple of weeks. I'll find out Monday at my doctor's appointment.

Maternity Clothes: hahaha about time for some bigger ones.....just when I thought my day couldn't get any worse, my rubber band snapped at work that was holding up my pre-preggo skirt. Yes, I have a belly band, but I have outgrown that thing too. Going shopping!

Movement: LOVE IT! Sitting still and feeling him kick and bounce around is my favorite parts of the day. I know I say that every week, but it really is the most amazing thing yall! It makes me totally forget about the back aches, leg pain, and all the other not so great symptoms.  He's getting so strong now! He still tries to head butt his way out of my belly button and I can now feel where he is in my belly.

Sleep: Same thing as always..my legs give me so much trouble :( I don't sleep on my back, but starting this week every time I lie on my back, I have trouble breathing.

Cravings: Pizza and fish. I had Bryce's fried fish two nights in a row this week and I could have eaten pizza every other night.

Aversions: None

Stretch Marks: Nope..thank God. Levi laughs at how much Cocoa Butter I put on my belly every day.

Symptoms: Lower back pain, leg cramps, thighs going numb and tingling, peeing every 15 minutes, emotional, achy hips, indigestion, swollen feet and hands, sinus congestion, headaches, dizziness, and getting really nervous about the birth.

Belly Button In or Out: Evenie (not an innie, not an outie)

What I Miss: Nothing in particular this week....maybe just being able to move around like a normal person. Things like shaving and filling up four food and water bowls for the dogs wear me out! And I had to get Levi to tie my shoes today :/

What I Look Forward To: My doctor's appointment on Monday :) However, I'm not too excited about having to drink the nasty kool-aid at this appointment.

Best Mommy Moment of the Week: Ok, this is going to sound very weird, but his foot got lodged up in my ribs twice (Tuesday and Wednesday). It was so painful, but at the same time kind of neat once my friend helped me figured out that that was what it was. I wouldn't be upset if it never happened again though :)

And here are some pics of some things we did this past weekend!

Shelf and Name Above Crib

Levi painted the letters and I painted the shelf :)

Tin Wall Art Above the Rocking Chair

I love this! Hobby Lobby is the greatest!

Hand it all over to God

Well guys, I'm getting nervous. I was cool, calm, and collected until a few days ago. Maybe it was Levi's cousin having her twin babies and being in the hospital with her. Or maybe the fact that I'm about to be in my third trimester. Or maybe because everyone has been telling me about how their children were born really early and two of my friends just had their babies a month early. Or maybe because all these crazy dreams I've been having lately. Or maybe because this school year is not too great and I'm trying to find the time to do tons of preparations for when I'm on maternity leave. Or maybe because that silly little countdown thing at the top of this blog only has two more places to slide over! Who knows. All I know is this little momma is stressin'.

Is this normal to be scared out of my freaking mind?!?!?

Don't get me wrong...I'm over the moon excited about this all at the same time!

I've also discovered in the past month or so that I am a MAJOR control freak and anything important that I can't make sure gets done the right way (by me) I stress over...

I was talking to Levi about me being nervous and I asked him if he was nervous. He said yes, but we are nervous about two totally different things. He's nervous about bringing the baby home and knowing all the right things to do (completely normal). I, on the other hand, am nervous about the things I can't control like getting him out safely. I can't control that and it scares the **** out of me! Once I get him home and he is swaddled in a cute little blanket and we are rocking in our comfy rocking chair, I will be just fine. But until then, I guess I'll just continue to be a worry wart. I'm trying my best though to hand it all over to God.

P.S. I just proof read this and I sound like a complete psycho, but I don't care :)

I'm an Addict..

So, I know I said I was NOT going to buy anything until after my baby shower, but I have been having a difficult time with that.... Especially when I'm addicted to online shopping and I have a three day weekend at home. Check out all these CUTE CUTE things that I ordered!!! LOL

Blue and Brown Polka Dot Car Seat Cover

Monkey Car Seat Cover

Dallas Cowboy Pacifier Holder

My Hospital Gown

Gotta have a Cowboys Maternity Shirt!

BE. A. U. Tiful Fall Wreath

This is Minka's new collar~ The collar will be brown and her name and my phone number will be in hot pink letters :)



Hi. My name is Elizabeth and I'm an online shopping junkie.

Letter

Dear leg cramps and numb, tingling thighs,

I hate your stinking guts. You make me vomit. You're scum between my toes.


Love,

Week 26

Wow. 26 weeks. My second trimester is almost over.

Luke can see! His eyelids have been fused shut until now. He can also move his head and look around. He weighs about 2 pounds and is about 14 1/2 inches long.

I can see a difference in the side photos (or maybe he was just up higher when I took it), but I can't see much difference from the front.

Update

How Far Along: 26 Weeks

Gender: Boy <3

Weight Gain: 12 pounds total

Maternity Clothes: I'm filling them out quite nicely these days...

Movement: I have the "alien belly" going on now. I can see every move he makes. Sometimes my belly looks like a pan of jello that someone just shook up. He has also been trying to head butt his way out of my belly button. Yesterday he was pushing so hard it kind of hurt. Such a strong little boy :)

Sleep: No problems getting to sleep- I've had to add another pillow to the equation to support my belly- I pee every other hour- My legs still go to sleep and tingle PLUS my hands now- And these calf cramps are going to be the death of me.
Other than that, just fine and dandy.

Cravings: Pizza, chocolate cake, cucumbers, grapes, and a stress free day.

Aversions: None

Stretch Marks: None, but my belly sure is itching a bunch lately! I've been keeping the cocoa butter on it.

Symptoms: When people ask me "How are you feeling?" I say "Great!" but this is what "Great!" consists of... Black outs, constipation, headaches, sinus congestion, gums bleed when I brush my teeth, swollen feet, ankles, and hands, leg cramps, sciatic problems, lower backache, itchy tummy, heartburn, indigestion, trouble breathing sometimes, leaky boobs, occasional tummy cramps, and I'm totally clumsy, emotional, and forgetful. But hey, it's all going to be worth it!

Belly Button: Evenie- And I can't see past my belly button any more :(

What I Miss: Sleeping more than a couple of hours without waking up.

What I Look Forward To: I've seen his head push up against my belly, but I'm ready to see a little foot, or elbow poke out of my belly :)

Best Mommy Moment of the Week: Just watching my "alien belly" and feeling him get stronger.