We're Pregnant!

I decided now is the best time than ever to update the blog, so i will have something to keep me going on maternity leave... (i image i'll have plenty to do on materntiy leave, but i cant nap every single time the baby naps, can i!?) Here are the stats and info! We found out we were pregnant over thanksgiving at my parents house in VA. I told my mom to get me a pregnancy test two days after we got in town. I took the one test and it was positive in no time! We were still a week away from missing a period too. I couldnt believe it, but i was so happy to see that "it worked!" I am still kind of blown away at how the human body knows exactly what to do, when you tell it to do something, haha. So, here we are, just starting the 3rd trimester and going strong. I'll post some pictures soon.

How far along? 28.5 weeks

Total weight gain: up 21 lbs.

Maternity clothes? yes definetly!

Stretch marks? none yet... although you can see my skin stretch, like its a blown up balloon!

Sleep: doing ok with my full body boppy and a pillow between my knees, but flipping sides is hard to do. hands fall asleep, left shoulder is super sore... and i have a hard time breathing when i wake up to find myself on my back, which im not supposed to be.

Best moment this week: a stranger told me i look "perfectly pregnant", it was nice to hear im not "so big" all the time!

Miss Anything? a cold beer (rootbeer seems to suffice) and going running and feeling the intensity of a good sweaty workout.

Movement: all the dang time. He doesnt like it when i switch from my left side to my right side when i sleep b/c he kicks like crazy in a new position. Started hiccups last week so that little tiny thump is super cute!

Food cravings: sweet stuff, smoothies and anything creamy or frothy. icing is pretty awesome, so is nutella!!

Anything making you queasy or sick: chicken is the worst looking, smelling thing in the world. theres a mcdonalds commercial of a guy eating a chicken wrap, i have to turn the channel!

Gender: BOY!

Labor Signs: braxton hicks are pretty regular. My OB keeps telling me to drink water but i do drink my 64oz jug every day, so im not sure how much more water i can drink!

Symptoms: other than a big braxton hicks, thats about it...

Belly Button in or out? IN! Its stretched so thin though, im not sure there is anything to pop out!

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and feeling good about having a little guy, i cant wait to kiss his feet!

Looking forward to: our 34 week appt. we find out if we need a C section or can have him naturally!