HELLO, THIRD TRIMESTER!

How far along? 28 weeks

Baby's size: 2 1/4 pounds(ish)

Total weight gain: 20+

Maternity clothes? Yes

Sleep: not so great

Worst moment this week: Chloe fell and knocked a tooth loose. It was a bloody mess, and frightened me a little bit. Thankfully, her mouth is fine, and she can eat most everything again (except a whole apple).

Best moment this week: So many.. My in-laws came into town for Easter weekend. I love having company! Also, I found out that they are going to probably put a fence up around part of our yard so that I don't have to worry about the girls running into the parking lot anymore. I was not at all expecting that! PLUS, the "men" have been talked to about finishing up our basement and the bathroom is going to probably get done along with the baby's room. How exciting to not have to hike the scary basement steps in the middle of the night to use the bathroom?!?!

Miss anything? sleeping on my stomach.. I really want to lay on my stomach!

Movement: A lot of big elbow/knee jabs :D

Food cravings: Everything has still been sounding unappetizing, but I really want some cake batter ice cream!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Heartburn is still not my friend!

Gender: GIRL

Labor signs: LOTS of Braxton hicks lately..

Belly button in or out? half in/half out

Wedding rings on or off? On... though with the warm temperatures my hands started swelling a lot.

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy. We have had beautiful weather, and my husband had a long weekend.

Looking forward to: The baby's room getting started and knowing that I will be able to set it all up soon, wash all of the baby clothes, and sit in there and dream of what she will look like!

27 weeks pregnant

How far along? 27 weeks

Baby's size: 2 pounds(ish)

Total weight gain: around 20 pounds.. absurd.

Maternity clothes? Yes

Sleep: not so great

Worst moment this week: Looking out the window this morning to see SNOW covering the ground..

Best moment this week: Last night we got to go out with Pastor and Marilyn to a MBBF dinner at Golden Corral. It was so nice to get to fellowship and relax a little. Plus they had a CARMEL fountain!!!! Also, I think that we are finally settling on a name for baby girl!

Miss anything? unlimited iced coffees and my hands not going numb every night!

Movement: She must be getting more crowded because her wiggles seem to be slower.

Food cravings: Nothing.. everything sounds gross. That is so annoying! haha!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Heartburn is brutal!

Gender: GIRL

Labor signs: nah

Belly button in or out? still half and half.. Chloe informed me that my belly button has a belly button.

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Happy or moody most of the time: Moody.. The girls are finally over their sickness, so we could actually get out of the house, but it has been yucky outside. :/

Looking forward to: Getting that stinkin' baby's room done. I have been cleaning it out so that there are no excuses.. Hello backache!!

This is the view that our baby is going to have when laying in her crib if SOMETHING doesn't get going!!

26 weeks pregnant

The 26 week belly.. I feel gigantic, and look how I have been feeling lately!

How far along? 26 weeks

Baby is the size of: 1 2/3 pounds

Total weight gain: too much.. I have been gaining a POUND A WEEK!! I don't even eat enough, so how is that possible?!?!?!

Maternity clothes? Yes

Sleep: same

Worst moment this week: I downed a ton of fresh pineapple right before bed last night and OH, the heartburn. Never, ever, ever again!!!! Also, both girls are sick. Mommy is sick. We are worn down... well, I am. In the words of the doctor- we have the "Happiest sick kids ever" AND THEY NEVER SLOW DOWN!

Best moment this week: We had a really awesome family weekend. We hung out and played as a family. We went to the big outlet mall and walked around for HOURS. The girls had a blast and both went right to sleep that night.

Miss anything? iced coffee.. a hundred iced coffees a day sound fabulous!

Movement: A lot of movement and its all REALLY low and a little painful at times. It's too early for that, baby girl.

Food cravings: it had been fresh pineapple! ha!

Anything making you queasy or sick: This virus is still kicking my booty, and heartburn kept me awake for HOURS last night.

Gender: GIRL

Labor signs: Already feeling Braxton hicks, especially when I walk a lot. yikes!

Belly button in or out? still half and half

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Happy or moody most of the time: I am feeling cranky the past couple of days. I don't like it.

Looking forward to: nursery.. iced coffee.. green grass and flowers..

An Interview with Addison

What's your name?
My name is Addi!

How old are you?
I'm Addi.

What's your favorite thing to do?
I do my shoes

What is your favorite book?
My favorite book is a octopus book.

What is your favorite animal?
My favorite animal is a little whale.

What do you like to watch on TV?
I dunno

What is your favorite song?
My favorite song my friend Sean..

What does daddy do at work?
Daddy go to work. Daddy go out.

What do you want for your birthday?
I dunno

What's your favorite color?
My favorite cwowor is purple

Where is your favorite place to go?
I dunno Mommy.

What do you want to be when you grow up?
I grow up.

Who is your favorite person?
Purse


What is your favorite toy?
My favorite toy is purple just like a pens.

What makes you happy?
Make me happy a song make me happy.

What scares you?
spiders

When you get sick what makes you feel better?
My sick is I neeze

What do you think we should name the baby?
I dunno.. Baby Grass

What is your favorite drink?
My favorite drink is my favorite baby

Who is your favorite princess?
My favorite princess is Chloe.

What is something that mommy always says to you?
I dunno.

How old is mommy?
Mommy, you purple

How old is daddy?
Daddy's green and I purple.

What did you do today?
Don't scare me.

What is love?
I dunno.

What do you like to wear?
purple shirt. I love to jump.

What is your favorite thing to do in the summer?
I dunno

What is daddy's favorite food?
Daddy's favorite food.... is chicken

What do you know about Jesus?
Jesus is a baby.

What do you like to go shopping for?
I pick some food and a cereal bar and where my guraffe? My big guraffe.

What is something you like to eat?
I dunno.

Are you excited to get a baby sister?
Yes!

Where is your baby sister?
Right there (goes across room and gets a baby doll)

What else should we tell people about you?
I dunno, Mommy. I fine. And this is Thomas to talk!

25 weeks pregnant

How far along? 25 weeks

Baby is the size of: 1 1/2 pounds approximately!

Total weight gain: I'll find out on Friday.

Maternity clothes? Yes

Sleep: same

Worst moment this week: Today.. that is all.

Best moment this week: I spent the weekend with my parents!! I love when they come to visit!!

Miss anything? not ramming things into my stomach all the time.

Movement: loads

Food cravings: sweets

Anything making you queasy or sick: I was at the doctor on Friday and was told that I have "viral pharyngitis".. basically my throat feels like it's on fire, I keep coughing and my sinuses are so clogged that I sleep with my mouth hanging open so that I don't suffocate... and there is NOTHING that I can do about it. :( Plus heartburn is still killer.

Gender: GIRL

Labor signs: Nah

Symptoms: The obvious..

Belly button in or out? still half and half

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Happy or moody most of the time: Mostly happy

Looking forward to: I am still looking forward to getting the nursery done. There is a lot of stress and unknowns surrounding us right now.. doing the nursery will be a great way to get my mind off of it all!