27 Weeks!!!

I have been slacking off on the bi-weekly pregnancy updates and survey...so here we have week 27!

How far along?: 27 weeks!

•Total weight gain: I will not disclose my weight from my doctor's appointment Friday, but it's around 20lbs so far.

•How big is baby?: Luca is the size of an eggplant!

•Maternity clothes?: I am going to *try* really hard not to buy anymore actual maternity clothes because I really only need to get through the last month and a half of school. In June I will be sitting around the house or I will be poolside (and yes, I will wear my bikini and I don't care...no shame in this belly). I would like to buy some regular clothes in a bigger size along with some more stretchy waist band skirts so I have something to wear after Luca arrives and I am not back to my normal weight. I also need a cute outfit for maternity pictures in a couple of weeks and a bachlorette dinner. Maybe I will give next weekend a try. 

 
•Movement: He has gotten more consistent this past week, and I feel him more throughout the day. I honestly wouldn't mind if he was active all the time. I love feeling him move, it's so reassuring.

•Stretch marks?: Nope. Thank goodness.

•Sleep?: Apparently I have developed pregnancy induced Restless Leg Syndrome. Let me tell you, I thought that disorder was another made-up disease that pharmaceutical companies invented...but I was wrong. It sucks. My legs go numb and tingle all the time at night and I have to move in order to relieve the feeling. I also have achy hips. But it's all a small sacrifice.

•Symptoms?: Aching body and exhaustion, and the doctor mentioned yesterday that I should be expecting another baby growth spurt in the next couple of weeks...so I am going to feel even more tired and achy. 

•Food cravings: Water with lots and lots and lots of lemon or lime juice...still...and food of all kinds. I am always hungry.

•Belly button in or out?: About flat now...soon to pop out. It's very odd. 

•What I miss: Margaritas, sleeping on my back and stomach, and being able to bend over.

•What I'm looking forward to: According to the Bump I am already in my third trimester, but my doctor said it starts at week 28 (next week). I am going to go with what she said, so I am really looking forward to being in my final trimester next weekend! I am also looking forward to having a day off school on Good Friday next week, and going to the Mom's sale with Miranda next weekend! I am hoping I can find some great used items for Luca.

•Best Moment this week: My doctor's visit on Friday, hearing Luca's heartbeat again, and getting a pedicure!

•Milestone: Luca is now practicing breathing!


•Nursery Progress: This weekend we found a soccer print that we framed and plan to hang up, and a couple weekends ago we put up the shelves. We just need to decide what is going above his crib. I can't decide. 

The next step is finishing up the wall art. I cannot wait to start putting together all of his things too, like the bouncer, stroller, and high chair. I am also dying to wash that first load of baby clothes...but I am thinking all of that probably won't happen until after school gets out. My other kids are keeping me very busy! Which is fine, because it's making the time fly by! We are soooooooooooo excited to meet Luca!!!!

And last but not least....a belly pic.