Pregnancy Log: 28 Weeks

How far along? 28 weeks 
How big is baby? over 2 pounds (Chinese cabbage...)
Total weight gain/loss:  +17
Maternity clothes? Yes. 
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: Sleep has been hard to come by this pregnancy. This continues to be true. I get about 3 good nights a week. Beyond that, it's a crap shoot. :\
Best moment this week: To be honest, this has been a tough week. We spent it preparing for my MImi's funeral, which took place on Tuesday (the day I crossed the 28-week mark). Nevertheless, there are bright spots in the midst of every storm, and it was absolutely wonderful to be able to spend time with my entire extended family. We are truly blessed. 
Have you told family and friends: Yes.
Movement: Yes, yes, yes...I think he/she can literally grab my colon. :P
Food cravings: Chocolate.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  I hate most strong smells. 

Other symptoms: I am intensely aware of my rib cage. Someone is kicking it. :P
Have you started to show yet: See above.
Gender prediction: I used to think boy; now I think girl. Who knows, really :)

Labor Signs: None.
Belly Button in or out? Starting to feel more shallow.
Wedding rings on or off? On. 
Happy or Moody most of the time: Very emotional.
Weekly Wisdom: Try to keep everything in perspective, even when it seems like the world is swirling all around you. Let your family be your rock, and immerse yourself in that. (yeah, I said that last week too. It remains the wisdom to which I cling this week.)
Milestones: Third trimester!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

It's been a very long while since I gave you a photo. I don't have one of myself to share this week, but I took great joy in watching the Bean play with my young cousin, Jill. She is the Bean's idol, and the two had such a wonderful time together. Here they are, snuggling :)

photo credit: @whitmoyer

Pregnancy Log: Week 27

Wow, so, time has gotten away from me!  Life has been a bit like a bad country song lately. Our home heating broke, and we had to invest a lot of time and money on replacing the system. Work has been a roller coaster. My Mimi passed away, leaving a huge hole in my heart.

Time for a pregnancy update!

How far along? 27 weeks (!!!!)
How big is baby? around 2 pounds (head of cauliflower)
Total weight gain/loss:  ummm...our scale is out of commission. I don't really know :P
Maternity clothes? Yes. 
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: Sleeping sooo much better following three chiropractic adjustments. My hips were very achy, and now are much better! 
Best moment this week: My friend Anna, whom I have known since we were babes, came to visit on Monday. It was absolutely wonderful to spend time with her, and Bean was in love with her, even before meeting her! It was absolutely adorable, and we had a delightful time!
Have you told family and friends: Yes.
Movement: Yes, yes, yes :)  
Food cravings: This week, junk.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  I hate most strong smells. 

Other symptoms: Um, my belly's growing exponentially? :P Just having a general feeling of heaviness everywhere.
Have you started to show yet: See above.
Gender prediction: Boy? Girl? I love receiving guesses and reasons :)

Labor Signs: None.
Belly Button in or out? Starting to feel more shallow.
Wedding rings on or off? On. 
Happy or Moody most of the time: Mooooooody. 
Weekly Wisdom: Try to keep everything in perspective, even when it seems like the world is swirling all around you. Let your family be your rock, and immerse yourself in that. 
Milestones: