28 weeks and into the final trimester

How Far Along: 

28 weeks

Due Date: 

February 28th, 2015 (though the ultrasound changed it to 27^th)

Weight Gain:

Approximately  14lbs. More than either past pregnancy, but still in a healthy range so I am good with that!

Boy or girl: 

It will be a surprise come February!  Ben thinks baby is a boy and Alethea thinks baby is a girl.  I really have no clue, but we will all be happy with either. J

Bump Picture: 

 Baby Development:  

By this week, baby weighs 2 1/4 pounds (about the size of a large eggplant) and measures 14.8 inches from the top of her head to heels.

Baby can blink their eyes, which now sport lashes. With baby’s eyesight developing, baby may be able to see the light that filters in through my womb. Baby's also developing billions of neurons in their brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world.

Symptoms:

The biggest symptom is really just headaches.  Thankfully pregnancy seems to treat me well.

Currently craving: 

No cravings.  It’s just important I get food when I am hungry or I am a cranky lady, lol.

Currently Avoiding: 

Nothing.

Belly button status: 

In, but never went out with either kiddo, so I don't anticipate an outie. 

Movement:

I can feel baby’s movements from the outside.  I am excited for movements to get a bit stronger and more regular so that I can give the kiddos a chance to feel Baby E’s movemnts.  Movement seems to be at its greatest after meals and in the evenings, but thankfully it doesn’t interfere with sleep.

Name:

We have an E name whether baby is a boy or a girl

Any appointments?: 

Just had an appointment this past week and baby’s heartbeat is in 130s.  Also, I measured closer to 26 weeks so I am measuring small at this point.  We will have appointments every two weeks now….ugh, but at least we will get to hear the heartbeat more.

Any baby related purchases?:

Nothing recently.  We do have a few necessities that we will need to get soon though.

Alethea and Declan: 

Alethea is still as excited as ever.  She is always mentioning things that sh e will share or give to Baby E when “she” arrives.  She is convinced that Baby E is a girl and plans to share all of her “girl things” with her when she arrives.  If Baby E is a boy, hopefully she won’t be too disappointed, lol.  She also loves to pray and thank God for Baby E and it is so sweet to see her excitement about having a baby join our family.

Declan is still clueless, but it is funny when I am holding him because Baby E is already kicking at him, lol.

Random:

I have already completed my birth plan.  It was much harder to write this time around since I am actually planning for a c-section this time around.  Hopefully, we will be super prepared this time around though since we have been through c-sections two different ways now and know the way we want it to go this time.