27 Weeks

How Far Along: 27 Weeks
Baby is the Size of A: Head of cauliflower

Best Moment This Week: Relaxing by the pool in Puerto Rico

Gender: Our little angel princess

Movement: Lots of moving and they feel like they're larger movements now too

Food Cravings: Desserts! Luckily we were on vacation and able to indulge a little every day!

What I Miss: Being able to lay on my stomach...especially on a pool chair, I know, tough life :-)

Sleep: Good with lots of pillow around me

Belly Button: It's still there
Wedding Rings On or Off: On but a little tighter after a lot of walking
Maternity Clothes: Yup, my maternity clothes are the most comfortable
Stretch Marks: Below the swim suit line, thankfully!

Symptoms: A little back pain and hints of heartburn
What I am Looking Forward to: Baby showers right around the corner!  I can't believe we're getting close enough for baby showers, classes and maternity pictures to be NEXT month.  Crazy!

26 Weeks

 

How Far Along: 26 Weeks
Baby is the Size of A: Cucumber
Best Moment This Week: Seeing your sweet face on the ultrasound

Gender: Baby Girl

Movement: Lots of movement, especially in the mornings before I get out of bed.  It's so strange to me how you know when I wake up...I wonder if you're startled by my alarm in the mornings too

Food Cravings: No major must-haves but lately I've been on a chicken tender, turnip green and fried green tomato kick

What I Miss: Being able to eat a big meal without feeling so stuffed!

Sleep: Best when on my left side

Belly Button: Still slightly in for now
Wedding Rings On or Off: On
Maternity Clothes: Mostly maternity clothes but can still wear non-maternity dresses and tops as long as my belly doesn't make them too short
Stretch Marks: No more so far but I've still got some growing to do

Symptoms: Getting a little tired again and have less room in my stomach for food these days
What I am Looking Forward to: Celebrating our 3 year anniversary and babymoon in Puerto Rico!!

25 Weeks

How Far Along: 25 Weeks
Baby is the Size of A: Eggplant for the second week

Best Moment This Week: Adding the decorative touches in your nursery!

Gender: Princess Abby!

Movement: You are on the move all the time and I hope it continues because I love feeling you move inside my belly.

Food Cravings: Anything pumpkin, specifically pumpkin ice cream

What I Miss: Not being paranoid about waking up on my back in the middle of the night and generally sleeping comfortably any way

Sleep: Good...minus the paranoia.

Belly Button: Still slightly in for now
Wedding Rings On or Off: On
Maternity Clothes: I'm pretty much only wearing maternity pants but still can wear longer, non-maternity shirts and regular loungewear( even if my belly hangs out a little)
Stretch Marks: Three on my lower belly...please stay that way

Symptoms: Lots of movement, a tighter belly
What I am Looking Forward to: Seeing you at the 3D ultrasound and having your Nini and Gaga there to see your pretty face too!

24 Weeks

How Far Along: 24 Weeks
Baby is the Size of A: Eggplant

Best Moment This Week: Registering at Target for all your baby things!

Gender: Mommy's princess...and daddy's angel!

Movement: You're definitely getting stronger and are generally pretty active

Food Cravings: Panera cinnamon crunch bagels with hazelnut cream cheese

What I Miss: Being able to fit into anything from my closet

Sleep: Pretty good...I seem to be sleeping more throughout the night and not having to wake up as often to pee

Belly Button: Still indented slightly
Wedding Rings On or Off: On
Maternity Clothes: I found maternity work pants!  Target pulled through this week so now I can ditch the belly band
Stretch Marks: Still only the two little ones, fingers crossed.

Symptoms: I feel like I have a little less energy this week and might be a little moodier too
What I am Looking Forward to: Lots...classes at the hospital, maternity pictures, baby showers, another 3D ultrasound, and the babymoon!