Weekly Belly Picture - 29 Weeks

How far along? 29 Weeks
Total weight gain: 14.5 Pounds
Body Changes? Belly has grown real big and I wonder where the next 2.5 months will go!
Sleep: Sleep is starting to become a little more difficult. I'm uncomfortable and wake up a few times during the night to pee and am thirsty. Been going to sleep early since I'm so tired. (still same) Peeing has increased during the night to about 3-4 times.
Best moment this week: Seeing my Grandma in Sarasota. I missed my boys at home but it was really nice to see her.
Baby Gender: BOY!!!
Food Cravings: English muffins with peanut butter
Symptoms: Awful backaches and slight stomach cramps. Not sure if they stem from my ligaments stretching or braxton hicks contractions.
Movement: Still moving around and kicking.
What I am looking forward to: This weekend...i need to relax.
Milestones: My last week in my 20's! I can't believe after this week I have 10 weeks to go...say what?!

28 Week Doctor Visit

Today I had my monthly visit and I was measuring exactly 28 weeks. I have gained 15 pounds so far and got all my questions answered. I need to make sure my numbers in the morning are on track or else I'll need to be put on Insulin. She said the one cup of coffee I have been drinking is no big deal at all nor is the Fresca I've been enjoying once in a while as long as what I drink doesn't have sacharin in it. She said I should stop picking up Max all the time and walking around because it could bring on contractions. Picking him up is fine but not walking around with him for long periods which I'll admit I love to do. We talked about my fear of having the chord choke him to which she said it has only happened once in her 20 year career. She said 20% of babies are born with the chord around their neck and it turns out just fine. Which made me feel better. I am getting so excited to meet my son, these next few weeks couldn't go by fast enough! I had a dream he was going to have black hair, can't wait to see if I'm right!

Weekly Belly Picture - 28 Weeks

How far along? 28 Weeks
Total weight gain: 14.5 Pounds
Body Changes? Belly has grown real big and it is uncomfortable sitting.
Sleep: Sleep is starting to become a little more difficult. I'm uncomfortable and wake up a few times during the night to pee and am thirsty. Been going to sleep early since I'm so tired.
Best moment this week: Going to the doctor and knowing I was measuring right on target. I can't believe I'm 12 weeks away from meeting our son!
Baby Gender: BOY!!!
Food Cravings: hot chocolates
Symptoms: I haven't been taking my numbers all the time which I really need to get better with. But I have been watching my food intake with some few cheating days. I am getting bad backaches from picking up Max all the time. Getting more tired during the day.
Movement: Still kicking strong.
What I am looking forward to: Heading to Florida this weekend to visit my grandmother. I'm so sad to leave Max but this trip is way overdue.
Milestones: Only 12 more weeks, I can't believe how fast this is going. Steve and I went to Ikea and put together the art work we got for Matteo's room. His room is looking so cute, I love it.

Weekly Belly Picture - 27 Weeks

How far along? 27 Weeks
Total weight gain: 14.5 Pounds
Body Changes? Belly has grown real big and it is uncomfortable sitting. If I lean back it starts to hurt my insides because Matteo weights approximately 2 pounds and sleeping is uncomfortable now.
Sleep: Sleep is starting to become a little more difficult. I'm uncomfortable and wake up a few times during the night to pee and am thirsty. Been going to sleep early which helps.
Best moment this week: Nothing really stands out this week, I guess watching the movie "Secretariat" was great because it was such a feel good movie.
Baby Gender: BOY!!!
Food Cravings: Hot chocolates, grapes.
Symptoms: I'm staying on top of my GD. My numbers have been good, although I have cheated and haven't been as good with taking my numbers all the time( My hormones are all over the place. I still feel a bit glum I think it is the weather although today was beautiful and made me really excited about spring!
Movement: Matteo is going to be a soccer player he kicks so much. Today I felt either a knee or an elbow which was cool
What I am looking forward to: Next weekend when Max gets his first professional haircut.
Milestones: Last week of 2nd tri wohoooo!

Weekly Belly Picture - 26 Weeks

How far along? 26 weeks
Total weight gain: 13 Pounds
Body Changes? Belly has grown real big and it is uncomfortable sitting. I'm starting to see the weight creep into my face.
Sleep: Sleep is starting to become a little more difficult. I'm uncomfortable and wake up a few times during the night to pee. I am however extremely tired at this point and have a hard time waking up in the morning.
Best moment this week: Working from home for a day due to snow. I could get used to doing that once a week haha
Baby Gender: BOY!!!
Food Cravings: Hot chocolates.
Symptoms: I'm staying on top of my GD. My numbers have been good, although I did cheat over the weekend :( My hormones are totally out of whack. I feel like I'm in a rut due to the weather and being so tired and my hormones making me feel like a robot with no emotions. My hubby keeps saying I'm cold and not my usual lovey dovey self which I can see.
Movement: Matteo is still kicking and I'm enjoying it immensely. He kicks me so hard sometimes it hurts.
What I am looking forward to: Once again the weekend....just want to rest and be with my boys.
Milestones: Almost done with my second tri...can't wait!