The last leg... Hello 3rd Trimester!!

We have made it to the last leg of this adventure!!!!
It has flown by faster than I had imagined it would. In no time at all we will be meeting our little man. I can't wait... In the meantime he is letting me know that he is here constantly. My stomach is in constant movement, he kicks all throughout the day now. I think he is trying to find his comfy place as things are going to get cramped soon. His little but or head or something was poking out the side of me the other day, it's so fun to watch and feel him move around. I wish I had x-ray vision so I could see just exactly what he is doing in there. :)
We have a doctor's appointment next Monday that will check for gestational diabetes. I'm not looking forward to drinking that sugary drink but I'm confidant that  the test will come back negative. After this appointment we have to start going every two weeks as they want to ensure that the little man is growing at the right rate. He should triple in size over the next three months... "Oh Lord...."
Now that we can see the light at the end of the tunnel its time to wrap up the final details....
We checked the "Babymoon" off our to-do list this month! Zeb and I went to Fort Lauderdale and stayed on a wonderful boat for almost a week. It was a great and very much needed vacation for the both of us. To just truly relax and enjoy each others company was exactly what we wanted. We laid out at the pool everyday and went out to some wonderful restaurants at night. No itinerary, no rushing...just our schedule on our time. PERFECTION.



What is left on the check list inculdes the following:
1.Maternity photo session (taking place this Sunday! Yay!)
2.Baby Shower (June 2nd! Hope to see you there!)
3.Touring the hospital
4.Picking a pediatrician
5.Finalizing baby insurance
6.Possibly a prenatal class... I haven't decided on this one yet.
Not a bad to-do list... nothing that can't be accomplished in three months. :)
And I'll be sure to share the Maternity photos once I get them back.

PREGNANCY TRACKER!

How far along? Week 28 (third trimester!) Mommies weight gain: approx 15lbs Baby boy weighs approx: 2.25 lbs

Maternity clothes? Still shopping at my normal stores, just shopping "differently". The bella band is great and thanks to it I can still wear my old jeans.
Stretch marks? Nope but I fear these last three months...
Sleep: With my body pillow I can sleep through the night.
Best moment this week: Getting a sweet mother's day card from Zeb V and Lucy which included very sweet note as well from my husband, something I'll keep FOREVER. He also gave me orchids and cooked dinner! It was nice...
Miss anything? A glass or two of wine sounds great. :)
Movement: All the time, especially at night.
Food cravings: Smoothies!!
Anything making you queasy or sick: No

Have you started to show yet: Yes and its amazing how many people talk to you when your pregnant... a lot more than prebaby.
Gender: Baby boy
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Braxton hicks... let me tell ya'... not fun. They don't hurt as much as they feel like really bad period cramps. They make me feel like I want to throw up... not a fun feeling. Luckily they are very quick and I feel fine after they are gone.
Belly Button in or out? OMG it's coming out!!..So weird looking!
Wedding rings on or off? On, I haven't had any swelling. Knock on wood.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy most of the time... baby making hormones are going to get the best of you occasionally...
Looking forward to: Our maternity photo session!
Milestones: THIRD TRIMESTER!!! wooooo-hooooo!
Weekly Wisdom: 

"A mother's joy begins when new life is stirring inside... when a tiny heartbeat is heard for the very first time and a playful kick reminds her that she is never alone."