28 Weeks

This photograph was taken a week ago, but I haven't taken a new one since. (Can you see little Kiki?) I'm a little sad that Ramon and I don't have any photographs of both of us with my pregnancy bump, but there is still time.

Today wasn't the best day, I have to admit. I was woken by a phone call about my aunt's poor condition after an operation, and then walked into the nursery to find that Boston had peed on a few things. Luckily they were washable. But I was in a strange mood for the rest of the day. Very low energy, and with growing pains in my ever-stretching belly. I tried taking a bubble bath, which did help a little. But some days are just like that, aren't they...you don't mind going to bed at the end of them because you are hoping that tomorrow will be better!

Last night I had a burst of energy and a surge of nesting syndrome, and cooked up three different soups to freeze for after Raffi's birth: Chicken Wild Rice, Cream of Pumpkin, and Potato Leek. I will try to do this a few times before the baby is born. Also planning on baking and freezing muffins and cookies. I just have this itch, and feel like I need to be preparing!

It's crazy to say this at the beginning of the third trimester, but I already feel like I have been and will be pregnant forever. I am getting so impatient to welcome Rafael, to see his face and hold him in my arms. For him to be really, really real!

Here's the latest pregnancy survey. :)

How far along?: 28 weeks.

Total weight gain: 18 lbs (haven't gained anything in the past couple of weeks...just the baby!)

How big is baby?: Approx 2 1/2 lbs

Maternity clothes?: Sporting stretchy yoga pants, tank tops, and airy cotton cardigans.

Stretch marks?: Unfortunately on my breasts; none on the belly, though.

Sleep?: Have been sleeping pretty well, besides having very bizarre dreams.

Best moment this week?: The best times have been napping at midday with the doggies. I love how, when I plop on the couch, they rush in to join me.

Movement?: Yes, a lot of movement. And Rafael loves to bunch up on the left side of my belly, making it lop-sided. 

Food cravings?: Peanut butter, butter, butterfingers.

Labor signs?: Thank goodness NO. Have been experiencing plenty of Braxton-Hicks contractions, though.

Belly button in or out?: It's getting flatter every day.

What I miss: I miss my husband! He has been in Holland on business and I am so glad that he's coming home tomorrow, even though it's just for two days and then he's off to Italy!

What I'm looking forward to: I'm always looking forward to another week passing, so that I am one more week closer to meeting Rafael.

Milestone: I've begun the third and final trimester

xoxo country girl