Hello, Third Trimester! :D

I'm officially welcoming the third and final trimester! I debated when exactly the third trimester started, but since I'm 27 weeks today and have exactly 3 months until my due date, I figured this was it. I can't believe how close we are getting to meeting our son! Erik and I are obnoxiously excited. I've been doing a lot of sitting in the nursery and refilling and organizing the clothes over and over. It's a disease.

Today I intend on setting up the pack n play that I got in yesterday which will be in our room and used in place of the bassinet since it has a bassinet attached to it as well as a changing station. I've also received some other key items that I've ordered. Aside from a glider (instead of swing), the travel set (stroller and car seat) and small things such as bathing items, blankets, and everything for feeding, I'm good. We plan on Erik having a diaper party, so that'll be nice. Not sure when though. My baby showers are coming up! I'm excited! :) My fall maternity photos will be November 9 and again... I'm excited! Thankfully I'm not 900 pounds like I thought I might be for my photos. Whew. Speaking of photos, my lovely bestie Julia will be taking photos at the hospital. If you know me, you know I love you document with photos, so I'm happy she will be doing this.... As long as she doesn't go into labor lol. 

How far along? 27 weeks

Total weight gain: 12 lbs

Stretch marks? Oh yes. I'm not exactly striped yet, but they have made an appearance all over my body. 

Sleep? I toss and turn quite a bit. Also, now that I finally am told it's okay to sleep on my back, it's herder for me to breathe so I'm on my side again anyway. Sigh.

Best moment this week: reaching my 3rd trimester!

Miss Anything? Breathing. 

Movement: it's getting more intense. I see my stomach shift a lot because he always seems to be rolling around. I love it. I'm going to miss it so much after I give birth.

Food craving: Pizza products. Cheese. Milk. 

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope!

Labor Signs: No, but I did experience Braxton HIcks for the first time. Strange feeling.

Symptoms: I'm achy, and frequently hungry. I'm also just a sentimental mess. Rory graduated high school on Gilmore Girls and I bawled.

Belly Button in or out? Barely in.

Looking forward to: my next appointment to discuss the birth :) and my baby showers.

Our Baby in Veggie/Fruit/Food Term? Cauliflower. But he's 16 inches and 2.5 lbs. Wow.

14 Weeks To Go!

Seriously?! That's no time at all! That's assuming I give birth on time and not early (though I'm guessing I will be late). This makes me 26 weeks pregnant and 2 weeks away from my third trimester. I can't wait to blow up all at once and gain 30 lbs! Just kidding. Although, I am absolutely dreading gaining third trimester weight. I've gained 10-11 pounds so far which is right on track. Speaking of on track, I had another baby appointment yesterday. My belly measured at 25 weeks and his heart is strong. He is currently facing head down with the rest of the body angled on my left side. I had my glucose test done as well. Next appointment (3 weeks from tomorrow) will be to talk about the birth and do another check up. After that I'll schedule my next ultrasound which I'm DYING for. I need to schedule my 3D ultrasound soon as well. 

I've been feeling pretty well aside from some belly issues, but nothing I can't handle. Erik has been on point with foot and back massages, so my aches have been tended to. I am ELATED because my midwife told me that I can sleep on my back as long as I don't feel dizzy. Some women have a uterus that is too heavy and presses on their vein making them dizzy. I was told as long as I feel well, to go for it. I slept SO well last night. I've been craving anything pizza related and dairy. Basically give me a pizza and a glass of chocolate milk and I'll consider our marriage. I'm especially excited for Pasta Pesto tonight for dinner. It's a Dutch pasta restaurant, but it's delicious. :) I've noticed the arrival of some new stretch marks. They're very tiny and at the bottom of my stomach, but I'm sure they'll grow. This is all part of the miracle I'm partaking in, so I'll wear them proudly... and still slather them in oils and creams even though I don't believe it truly works.

I've finished my final exams so I've had time to focus on myself. Aside from cleaning and cooking, I watch Gilmore Girls, give myself manicures, go on lunch dates and generally just relax. This is my last time EVER without a child, so I'm being a little selfish. No shame. 

Well, I'm starved and am due for a giant bowl of cereal :) 

24 Weeks and a Bump Update

Not the most flattering picture, but I had Erik take it real quick.


How far along? 24 weeks

Total weight gain: 8 lbs

Maternity clothes? Almost every day. Or in my sweats/leggings.

Stretch marks? Still just the one on my belly and the rest on my love handles, upper thighs and inner thighs

Sleep? It's become a real struggle. My hips ache, my belly is too heavy, boobs are in the way and my legs ache. I have a pillow for my head, a pillow to keep the arm I lay on from falling asleep, a pillow for under my hips and a pillow to put between my legs.

Best moment this week: Erik feeling Trevor kicking when he wasn't half asleep. Trevor has been kicking tons for Daddy lately.

Miss Anything? Sleeping on my back and stomach.

Movement: Everyday :) his pokes are becoming stronger and more frequent.

Food craving: Whatever it is that day, but generally dairy products. Milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, oh yes.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope.

Labor Signs: Thankfully not.

Symptoms: Aching feet. Lower back pain. Mood swings. Random bouts of crying. Fatigue. Nothing I can't live with!

Belly Button in or out? In, but that sucker is getting shallow.

Looking forward to: My baby showers! November 2 is my E Baby shower where I will meet with everyone at my mom's house through Skype and November 23 is my Netherlands baby shower at Julia's house in Boekel at 2pm.

Still registered at Amazon and Carter's :)

Also, making a 3D ultrasound appointment, especially after seeing Melanie's ;)

Our Baby in Veggie/Fruit/Food Term? Length of an ear of corn, but he's curled up in a ball of course.

Technically, I'm 24 weeks tomorrow. I'm feeling great! I'm getting tons of cleaning done daily and am on top of my school work. I've been meeting up with friends often and have even been baking a ton. Erik finally felt Trevor's kicks when he wasn't half asleep in bed. We were sitting on the couch watching tv and I was feeling him move a lot, so I told Erik to have a feel. After a minute or two, Trevor kicked for daddy, at least 5 times - he's felt it since too. Seeing Erik's smile every time he feels it makes me even more excited to see him holding our baby. I've seen Erik hold many babies at this point, but this one is going to have his adorable bottom lip, I know it. Maybe he'll even have his Daddy's naturally dark hair (as mine isn't) and his height. Either way, I imagine Trevor will have green eyes since we both do BUT both my parents have blue eyes, so you never know! I'm hoping Trevor is as tiny as we were too (in the 6 lb 8 oz range). No 10 pounders, please.

In two weeks I have another regular check up to measure my belly and listen to his heart as well as go over the birthing process. We are scheduling our 3D ultrasound for 30-33 weeks, we decided. I can't wait to share the video with my family, because I know you're all eager to be a part of this pregnancy.

I do feel pretty pregnant at this point. My belly is round, firm and undeniable. I love to wake up in the mornings and see it in all it's glory! I'm reaching the point that my skin is getting tighter and I'm expecting the stretch marks to make their debut, but if they don't, I won't be mad. ;)