TracyZLesh

Baby Lesh #2: 28 Weeks


With my first pregnancy, I documented everything on this little blog - and I haven't done that the second time around. There are a few reasons for that, but mainly, I haven't been as focused on writing about my pregnancy as I have been on my little spunky 17 month old girl :) This pregnancy has been just as special... the movements, seeing my tummy grow, and hearing his heart beat - I am constantly blown away by what a miracle it is to have this sweet boy inside of me.
{ignore the stain on my shirt ;) #toddlermomproblems}

How i'm feeling: I have been feeling really well ever since getting out of that first 15/16 weeks of sickies. I am in my absolute favorite part of pregnancy - have been for a couple weeks... feeling and seeing his big blunt movements and not the awkward I just look overweight, but the actual "looking pregnant" part :)
How far along: 28 weeks and 3 days
Size of the baby: estimated at 14.8 inches and 2.75 pounds. We are having to do the big radiology ultrasounds every 3-4 weeks because of the complications I had in my first pregnancy, so we know he is a BIG boy - his head is measuring about 2 weeks big, and his body about 1 week big. Yikes! But big and healthy is what we want!
Total Weight Gain: about 12 pounds.
Maternity Clothes: I found a pair of jeans I love at H&M, and some great shirts at Target - along with everything I saved from my first pregnancy. Other than leggings, I am wearing a mixture of my regular clothes and maternity clothes. Whatever is comfortable!
Gender: a BOY!! I am planning on revealing his name soon.
Movement: tons and tons of it. He is very active. Baby movement is one of my favorite feelings in the world. Although, I think he thinks my ribs are a soccer ball {youch!}
Sleep: it's okay.
What I miss: sleeping on my tummy and wine.
Cravings: orange juice and milk shakes (vanilla and coffee ice cream, please!)
Symptoms: I am not having any horrible symptoms except for some mild fatigue and the occasional case of "the blues". I think the blues are coming from having to put one of our dogs (Maximus) to sleep about 2 weeks ago. I am missing him terribly.
also, I failed my one hour glucose test (check for gestational diabetes) on Tuesday. I am super bummed about it, but I have the 3 hour test scheduled for next Monday. I have tried very hard thus far in my pregnancy to eat well and exercise, but the nurse said a lot of times gestational diabetes is mostly connected with our hormones. Here's hoping for a passed test next week - and if not, I will take whatever comes and do the best I can with it!
Best moments this week: seeing the little guy again at my appointment on Tuesday. Also, knowing his heart beat is strong (no issues so far like what we had with Andie) and he has a good amount of fluid in there. getting a special present in the mail from my mom and dad... they got these adorable vintage airplane pictures off of pottery barn kids that I have been swooning over. We are doing a 'travel & airplane' theme for his nursery... which I have done nothing to prepare (yikes!) learning that he is head DOWN... phew! Two weeks ago we had a big ultrasound and he was breech, so we were relieved to see that he decided to go head down by our appt a couple days ago. Chances are, he won't be doing any big flips.
Looking forward to: seeing his sweet face during our 3D ultrasound we have scheduled in 2 weeks. Wonder who he is going to look like?! getting started on his nursery and Andie's big girl room. So much to do, so little time. This mama needs to get her butt in gear! getting this 3 hour glucose test over on Monday and hearing good results. We want conditions to be as good as possible for this little man to have a healthy last trimester in the womb!
just the continuation of being pregnant for hopefully the next 10-12 weeks... I really enjoy it and feel so blessed to experience it.
I can't believe Halloween is next week - and then the Holidays... he is going to be here before we know it!
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