"28 Weeks"

Today I am 28 weeks pregnant. 84 days to go or 2 months 24 days until March 25th.

I keep forgetting that the dr's office has my due date as April 1st so in there records I'm 27 weeks. I think I explained this in a past blog but when I called to schedule my 1st pregnancy appointment I gave them an estimated date of my last period because I didn't know the specific date which them put my due date at April 1st. After my 1st ultrasound they said the measurements put me at March 25th so since then I've said March 25th. They kept it at April 1st (not really sure why).

The dr's office will be calling me back to confirm but I'm pretty sure my c-section will be scheduled for March 25th. I'm a little bummed that the dr I would prefer is going to be on vacation but the dr that is scheduled that day has lots of expierence so that's good.

I had my 27/28 week appointment today. I had to have my blood drawn and get my Rhogam shot. It's always a pain in the butt to get my blood drawn - they can never find my veins. I stayed strong for the girlies though because they are not fans of shots. OUCH! One in my hand and one in my arm. I'm very glad my Mom was able to bring me today. Thanks Mom!

The dr checked the heartbeat and she said - 130/140 ... I'm like OK?! Thanks! ???

The sad part about the appointment was when I had to sign the consent form to have my tubes tied after my c-section. I've always said after my 2 girls..."If I could just have one more...then we'd be done" SO this is our one more and we're done - it's just still sad thinking there will not be anymore. I love being pregnant.

Our little gummy bear is now approximately the size of iceberg lettuce. Approximately 14.8 inches and weighs about 2 1/4 lbs.

THEME:

Girl: Teal with anything Detroit Lions or the animal Lion

Boy: Blue with anything Detroit Lions or the animal Lion

(Abby is purple, Jasmine is pink)

I can tell everyone thinks we're having a boy.
Have any name guesses??

 

I will be ordering a crib bedding set ASAP. Might even use my Christmas money to make sure it's still available.

 

Total weight loss/ gain? Gained another 4 lbs since my last appointment. Total 29lbs. YUCK.

"Feeling fat lasts nine months but the joy of becoming a mom lasts forever". ~Attributed to Nikki Dalton

Maternity clothes? I have 2 pairs of jeans, one nursing bra, & one sleep bra. I can wear most of my shirts that I normally wear – some are getting shorter and some show off more of my belly but they still fit. I forgot I actually have 1 maternity shirt but it's a touch baggy yet. Panties are starting to get a little snug.

Sleep? What is sleep? Just preparing me for late night breast feeding - which I am so looking forward to!

 

Best moment this week? Finding crib bedding I like and picking out the blanket I want my Mom to knit.

 

Movement? Josh felt 1st, then Jasmine, now Abby has felt the baby move too! Whoo hoo! Can't wait to see the big tidal waves etc. ;)

Food cravings? Orange juice.

Food aversions? Veggies, Plain Chicken

 

Gender? Josh and I know. The world will find out probably on March 25th.

 

What I am looking forward to? My next appointment on Jan 21st - then my appointments will be every 2 weeks.

 

Labor signs? Thankfully none.

 

Belly button in or out? Will be in for the whole pregnancy.

 

Milestones? Made it to the 3rd trimester! <3 So anxious to meet this precious little one. Everytime I feel a movement it feels amazing. Baby can now blink! I feel so very blessed to be a Momma of 3.

 

THIS IS GOING TO BE ANOTHER AWESOME NEW YEAR!

I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHERE GOD LEADS US IN 2013.  (Keep reading if you want) ...

 

Work related info -

 

I will be working everyday now until I go on Maternity leave.

Then once baby comes I can ONLY work 3 days a week. I'm praying after discussing this with my bosses that everything will work.!?

 

I really really really want to keep my job - but I really really really can ONLY work 3 days.

So if you think about it - please pray that everything will work out!! (THANK YOU!!)