I know I just blasted you with all sorts of bump pictures in my post on Tuesday, but I can’t believe it’s seriously already been 3 weeks since I last posted a bumpdate, so I’ve got to get this out there today (not only for you guys, but for myself too!). Because time is a-flyin’!
Baby is just over 27 weeks today and is about the size of a head of cauliflower. And just for fun, here’s a little comparison to where I was at 27 weeks with Lucas!
HERE’S WHAT BABY HAS BEEN UP TO THIS WEEK:
- Baby weighs almost 2 pounds and is about 14-1/2 inches long with his legs extended.
- He’s sleeping and waking at regular intervals.
- He’s opening and closing his eyes, and perhaps even sucking his fingers (aww!).
- With more brain tissue developing, baby’s brain is very active now.
Big brother always needs to be in on the action!
AND HERE’S WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING WITH ME THIS PAST WEEK:
Weight gained: Not sure, but I’ve been pretty consistent at about a pound a week. I have an appointment today, actually, so I’m sure I’ll find out.
Workouts: Going well! I’m still averaging about 4-5 workouts per week, including a mix of strength training, light cardio, and barre. I have noticed that some of the workout I’ve been doing have sections that are starting to get a little tougher to do, but overall I haven’t had to make too many adjustments yet.
And P.S., isn’t the workout top adorable? For Two Fitness® sent me this Sweating for Two Racerback Tank Top to review and I just love it!! (long time readers may remember that I also have a Training for Two tank from For Two Fitness® too).
These pics were from about 25-1/2 weeks along!
The tanks are great, and are made of a super soft and lightweight fabric and stretches and hugs the belly perfectly. They have basic neutrals and bright colors that pop, and I think their slogans are perfect for pregnancy announcements, and for feeling great in your ever-changing body. I wear these two tanks ALL the time when I work out lately! Thanks, For Two Fitness®!
Symptoms:
- Still some stomach discomfort, which varies from day to day and comes and goes randomly.
- A bit of a bloody nose…so gross.
- Ravenous one day then not much of an appetite the next.
- Some Braxton Hicks contractions
- Starting to get tired more easily
Movement: All the time! He’s a mover, just like his brother was. And he seems to really like to get active around 9-10pm at night, usually when I’m laying down for bed.
Food Aversions: Not many that I can think of?
Food Cravings: Nothing out of the ordinary, but a few, including carbs, blueberry-lemon, red meat, cookie dough iced coffees (hehe), lemonade, cereal, peanut butter, melted cheese, and vanilla yogurt with chocolate chips.
Sleep: So-so. Things are starting to get a bit more difficult in the movement department and I usually wake up 1-2 times per night to pee. I think I’m going to have to break out my body pillow soon!
Stretch marks? Nada. Just the veins.
Miss Anything? Being able to bend over with ease, a waist, wine (no surprise!), regular clothes.
Fun and/or Interesting Things from the Week: Nothing out of the ordinary, really. The most exciting things I suppose have been making progress on our basement so we’ll finally have a playroom for these little guys and can clear some of the toys out of the living room.
Belly Button in or out? Still in, but starting to flatten out a bit.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy and emotional, not so much moody. Some days I think, ok awesome, I’m ready to be a mom of two! I’m ready to tackle the newborn stage again! And then other days I think…holy hell, how I am I going to DO THIS?
New Baby Items: Diapers! My parents surprised us with three big boxes of newborn and size 1 diapers last week and even though they said it “wasn’t anything exciting,” I beg to differ. Not having to buy diapers is basically like winning the lotto. Well, okay maybe not that great, but still…
Looking Forward To: Meeting him and being able to figure out a name!! Also looking forward to moving the furniture into his room and getting Lucas set up with a new bed that mayyyyybe he’ll sleep in (as opposed to the floor). But I doubt it. 😉
Question for the Moms (same as my question at 27 weeks with Lucas!):
Do you/did you feel like your bump was big/small/average throughout your pregnancy? Did it have any correlation to the size of your bundle of joy when he/she was born?
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