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27 Weeks and I feel…

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HOW FAR ALONG –  27 weeks

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TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN-    I think this week I packed on a couple more lbs due to the baby shower and family in town…I’m guessing 18 lbs total at this juncture.

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MATERNITY CLOTHES?-    Maternity shorts. Regular stretchy clothes in medium instead of small.

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STRETCH MARKS?-   Ok..this is sad for me to post. I found some tiny white ones on my boobies. I almost cried. Ohhh but they are tiny indeed. I’m holding out hope that no more shall surface!

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SLEEP?-  Bad this last week. I can’t get comfy because of my heavier belly. I got a new leg pillow. I also just purchased a belly wedge to lift the belly. It’s only going to get worse.

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BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?-    The family baby shower! It was SO wonderful seeing my in-laws and Darren’s bro & wifey. I missed them so much. We had such a great weekend filled with LOTS of yummy food and conversation! Darren and I also went to the flea market the weekend before and got anew kitchen table…later we found a chest of drawers for Elsie’s changing station. What fun shopping!

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MISS ANYTHING?-     Sleeping normally. I won’t lie…I am starting to really miss caffeine! I had no idea how much I depended on a random cup-a-joe. Also, Super sweaty workouts. Regular clothes. My golden tan ( being able to tan my back side) I can’t lay on my tummy while preggo. I really need to float in a pool!

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MOVEMENT?-  The day AFTER my inlaws left she started a new dance routine in my belly. I think it’s some salsa dancing. I feel some brazilian influences in her moves. She is CRAZY!  Before she was just kicking after meals and late at night at the bottom of my belly…but she changed position finally. Now she is kicking higher up and punching lower. Darren and I sat around the other day watching how crazy it looks (YES! You can finally seeee her moving!) It’s so crazy and awesome! It scares me for a second with every random huge maneuver.

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FOOD CRAVINGS?-  Sweets this last week or so…

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FOOD AVERSIONS?-   Gone.

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GENDER-  Our baby is a sweet AND active girl.

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SYMPTOMS-    Heaviness in lower belly since she changed positions. My OB suggested I stay on my feet no more than 5 hours at work. Ughhhh. This is so hard to do! I’m tired way earlier now. I have random cramps from ligaments stretching. I also have a bruised feeling on my belly which I found out is from where she kicks the most. Let’s see….Oh…the trouble sleeping. Peeing a lot more again since she is bearing down a bit more on my bladder. Oh joy….

WEDDING RINGS ON OR OFF?   ON :)

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LOOKING FORWARD TO-  moving OUT OF THIS TINY HOUSE! Our vacation to Siesta Key in just two weeks!!!!!

Last summer without kiddos….

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Like most expectant mammas, I’m slightly freaking out about the fact that in 6 months I will no longer be able to vacation (or well do anything) (with my husband) without a cute little sidekick attached to my hip.  ……enter freak out mode…… We have to get as many getaways in before this little bundle of love/expenses arrives! My mind has been on overdrive trying to figure out ways to plan free weekend adventure opportunities.

We have river trips/bbqs galore planned. This is a summer must. I feel pretty confident that without a drink in my hand I can keep a kayak afloat! I’m just not so sure I won’t sink it…an embarrassing thought.

I thankfully have a sweet beach trip with my sister planned for April. Aims (my awesome older sister) and I are going to Destin, FL.  We’re going to pretend I’m not pregnant while sipping on virgin pina coladas, getting my belly a little golden, and recounting childhood memories leading up to babytown 2013. I can’t even wait! I get teary eyed just thinking about this. I’m such a basket case right now.

OK. SoOooOOooo…..The huzzanator and I need a real deal vacation getaway before Baby P arrives so we researched and found the most amazing beach in America was calling our name! SIESTA KEY!! Have you guys ever heard of this magnificent beach? It’s in southern Fl on the gulf coast. It was named America’s best beach numerous times, and looking at the photos, I can see why. Apparently the sand is 99.99% white quartz..whatever that means. All I know is it’s cool to the touch and will be perfect for my overheated pregnant bod.  We have officially booked our stay at an amazing boutique hotel ON THE BEACH and it just happens to fall a couple days before Darren’s  bday. That’s how we roll, y’all.

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