28 Week Bumpdate!

28 Weeks, 2 Days 

Belly is definitely starting to get bigger! 

Explaining to Baxter that there is a "baby in there." I saw this done by someone else with a bigger dog who was also more interested in resting his paws on Mama's belly...but I think it stil turned out cute! 

Size of Baby::: About 14.8 inches long and 2.25 pounds. He is approximately the size of a chinese cabbage. 

Symptoms::: Starting to have some swelling in my feet and ankles from water retention. Um...a big ole belly???

Cravings::: I really don't have cravings. Unless you count dream cravings. I have had dreams about craving cake and cookie dough and they were very vivid. I could almost taste the chocolate chips in the cookie dough and the frosting on the cake! And the craving was satisfied :) Calorie free! 

Something I Miss::: Clear skin, being thinner, and wearing my wedding ring on my finger...

Stretch Marks::: Nope :) And hoping it stays that way.

Wedding Ring::: Off :( It has slowly been feeling tight but lately it has been getting stuck on which makes me nervous...so it is now on a chain around my neck. Sad day. I feel naked without it. 

Milestones:::

• Baby has likely developed a regular sleep schedule in 20-30 minute intervals
• Third Trimester has arrived! 
• Baby may now be able to distinguish between mommy and daddy's voice
• Kicks are becoming more blunt and forceful...lots of movement! So fun. 
• I was noticed for my belly by a stranger! While we were in Chicago, hubby and I grabbed dinner at Chili's before heading to the airport. We asked for a table for two and when the waitress seated us she said so "just the 3 of you today?" :) I officially look pregnant to others and not just fat!
• Daddy put together the cradle for our room for baby to sleep in when he is first home! 

Setting out all the pieces. Bax is helping too :) 

Reading the directions. Good job love!

It's coming together...

Starting to look like a cradle. 

It's done! 

Looks great in our room. 

For now it will stay at the foot of the bed, but once baby is here we will pull it up next to my side or Jim's side of the bed. It also rocks so that will be nice! We may also consider moving the mobile to the cradle until baby is in his full size crib in his own room. 

THANK YOU 

Grandma Karen, Grandpa Denny, Aunt Jen, Uncle Dan, and Cousin Sarah! 

Looking Forward to:::

• Baby Class this Saturday! See previous post about this. 
• Baby Shower in 24 days! 
• Seeing Christian in his oh so cute "Going Home Outfit"! 

Cute little onesie- size Newborn...we will make it work (See below for a close up and info on where we found this).

A little hat. 

Newborn size pants (striped).

0-3 months size pants and long sleeve top in case its chilly (Monkey). 

Found this cutie on Etsy! Its a Carter's onesie that has been embroidered and a soft mesh backing was added inside so it won't be scratchy on baby's skin. 

2 Months, 3 Weeks, and 3 Days...

OR 

83 Days...

OR 

12 Weeks

TO GO!!!! 

Can't wait to meet you Christian! 

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