28 Weeks

How far along? 28 Weeks

Total Weight Gain: (+19) since pre-pregnancy. OYE!

Maternity Clothes? Yes please. Can't even pull up my non-maternity pants anymore.

Stretch Marks? Still none. I can't be this lucky, can I?

Sleep? Bipolar. One night it's great, I sleep all night and get up only once to use the bathroom, and the next I'm up with insomnia. Go figure!

Best Moment This Week: First baby shower! It makes it even more real now that we have infant seats and play-yards sitting in our living room

Movement: Strong and consistent. I'm feeling (and seeing) kicks and body movement. We found out he's already head down, so let's hope he stays that way.

Food Cravings: Frozen yogurt, cupcakes, pasta. Anything sugar!

Gender: BOY

Labor Signs: Starting to feel Braxton Hicks about 2-3 times per day.

Belly Button - In or Out? In. But it's spread open wide!

What I miss: Raw sushi. Happy Hour.

What I am looking forward to: Putting in more work on the nursery



Weekly Wisdom: Weight gain is going to happen regardless of what you do, so trust your body and know it's doing what is right for the baby.

Milestones: 3rd trimester here we go!

On Cupcakes and Onesies

Want to see my absolute favorite thing about being pregnant?



Cupcakes.

People, I have developed a sweet tooth like you wouldn't believe. I've NEVER had cravings for sugar - EVER, and now I can't get enough. My favorite has definitely been cupcakes. I am beyond thankful that there isn't a Sprinkles or other cupcake bakery near my house, or we'd be in trouble. My mom treated me to this guy after lunch today.

Mom (Nonni, as we are going to call her) had some other surprises for me today:


DMC's outfit to wear home from the hospital, and...


How freaking cool is this. He's going to be a Classic Rock junkie before he can even walk!

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In knitting, I get a big fat FAIL in the Ravelympics this year. I got everything but 1 sleeve and the finishing completed, which is something, but not enough for the win. However I have gotten some of my knitting mojo back, which was one of the intended consequences anyway.

I've been working on this for the babe:


Kid is going to be born in the height of baseball season, so he needs SOMETHING Orange and Black. Full photo once I finish the neck.

25 Weeks

How far along? 25 Weeks

Total Weight Gain: (+13) since pre-pregnancy.

Maternity Clothes? Yes please. Can't even pull up my non-maternity pants anymore.

Stretch Marks? Still none. I can't be this lucky, can I?

Sleep? No bueno. I was up 5 times last night and it takes me 15-20 minutes to fall back asleep each time. Not to mention my back has 2 major kinks in it, making it almost impossible to get into a comfortable position.

Best Moment This Week: Getting an invitation in the mail for my first baby shower!

Movement: Strong and consistent. I'm feeling (and seeing) kicks and new this week: hiccups!

Food Cravings: Pancakes, frozen yogurt, chocolate, pasta.

Gender: BOY

Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button - In or Out? In. I really don't think it's going anywhere.

What I miss: Raw sushi. I really miss it so much!

What I am looking forward to: First shower later this month.

Weekly Wisdom: Baby's R Us has a lot of crap you don't need!

Milestones: Recognizing patterns in his movement

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Baby at 18 weeks