Wow, so much to talk about this week! It's been pretty busy but a lot of fun. Scott and I got back to Connecticut on Tuesday with Erika, and Jay, Courtney and Gino arrived on Thursday. Since then, we've gone to New York, the Connecticut shore, and Newport, Rhode Island with the fam and it's been really great. I love taking people to NYC for the first time and seeing what they like best. And it was actually my first trip to Newport, so I got to do something new too. Watching Gino go in the ocean and just love it was really cool. I'm so glad I got to spend some time with him (and his parents) the last two weeks. I hope little Sprout is half as cool as that kid!
Speaking of Sprout, s/he just keeps getting bigger, as you can see from my weekly photos. His/her facial features are pretty much totally developed. We'll see if my observations after the second ultrasound hold true and Sprout ends up looking mostly like Scott. He/she also is starting to show some brain activity, which is pretty cool to think about. On Saturday, we picked up the crib and changing table. That was a big relief for me because I've been having these visions of Sprout coming early and having no bed! The room is really starting to come together! Sprout's almost here! (and then I can start my hardcore workout regimen I've been planning for the last month!)
How far along? 27 weeks
Total weight gain? I'll find out in the morning at my doctor's appointment. After tomorrow, I start going every two weeks.
Maternity clothes? I bought a really cute maternity dress this week and it's amazing how much better they fit than just sizing up. I think I'll try to make it through the warm weather with what I have and wait to get some fall maternity clothes.
Stretch marks? Still doing okay here...but I'm getting so big I'm worried it might be a losing battle.
Sleep? This has actually been better this week, mostly because I've been dog tired by the time I go to bed every night.
Best moment of the week? So many. Family visit! Getting a crib and dresser! Gino in the ocean! Clam fritters! (listen, they were really good.)
Miss anything? No, I really don't.
Movement? Yes, quite a bit. Scott feels some strong kicks in the night and Courtney felt a poke the other day too.
Food craving? Nothing really, but I've eaten some pretty delicious food lately.
Anything make you sick or queasy? The smell of a butcher shop we walked into in SOHO. It was the grossest thing ever.
Gender? We'll find out soon enough!
Labor signs? Not really. But I've been preparing myself as much as I can for the inevitable.
Symptoms? Heartburn and fatigue are the only things that are really bothering me lately.
Belly button in or out? It's in a weird in-between phase that caused the kids on the beach today to stare...or maybe it was just the fact that some huge pregnant woman had the audacity to wear a bikini.
Wedding rings on or off? An hour after I wake up, they fit comfortably again.
Happy or moody most of the time? Pretty happy!
Looking forward to? Some down time and finishing up Sprout's room in the next few weeks. Also, I really need to change my name on my driver's license and bank information!
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