Pearls and Perfection Problems: 27 Weeks

How far along? 27 weeks

Baby size: Papaya, 1.93 lb, 14.41 in (crown to heel)

Total weight gain/loss: As of my last doctor's appointment I have gained 16 pounds.
Maternity clothes? Yes!
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: We have been incredibly busy this week trying to get the process of fixing the baby's room started, so I have been pretty worn out and hitting the bed later than normal. Needless to say, I have been falling asleep immediately. Saturday was very busy, and I was up at 5am doing things here at the house. Then we had a baby shower for a friend and did not get home until 11pm. Daniel said within 30 seconds I was snoring like my daddy... those of you who know my daddy understand how loud that was : )
Best moment this week: I just need to change this title to "best momentS this week" because I can never narrow it down to just ONE best moment. Thursday, Daniel and I along with our friends Nick and Monica attended a breast feeding class at the local hospital. I had some fears about trying the whole breast feeding thing, but the lady who taught the class was wonderful and gave tons of useful information and advice. I know it is not the easiest route to take in feeding our baby, but the health and bonding advantages definitely outweigh the negatives. I am looking at it as a time for God to teach me to be more selfless.
Friday Daniel and his dad started the painting process on baby girl's room and finished up Saturday morning. I really think I am going to love the color and am getting excited about putting things together. Saturday evening, two of my college roommates and I threw a baby shower for our friend Brantley. It was wonderful to see everyone, and I especially enjoyed getting to love on my friend Jennifer's new baby Grace : ) It is going to be so much fun seeing our babies interact and play together when they are all here!! Sunday, our Sunday school class threw a baby shower for my friend Jeanna, and then Daniel and I went to eat a delicious lunch at my Momom and Papa's house. We have had a productive, fun week... but this afternoon we both crashed on the couch for a few hours and left our "to do lists" to the side.
Miss Anything? Being able to walk gracefully in high heels. The extra weight in the mid-section is not the best for balancing!! I wiped out twice this morning... luckily it was at home and not at church in front of everyone.
Movement: She is still very selfish about who she shares her kicks with. I think Daniel has only felt her 3-4 times and he lives with me. She does move throughout the day, but still mostly at night.
Food cravings: Lots of water with lemon or Propel
Anything making you queasy or sick: The less ingredients the better. At Brantley's shower there were some delicious dishes that my friends had made like homemade guacamole, vegetable/pasta salads, etc but they made me feel pretty "icky" after eating them. Things with a lot of seasonings, dressing, or spices do not agree well with my stomach.
Have you started to show yet: Yes
Gender: It's a Girl!!
Symptoms: The worst is the bloating at night.
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Looking forward to: This Thursday is my last day of teaching Summer School. I am very thankful that I had the opportunity to be in my own classroom this year AND teach my normal grade level as well as being able to make extra money to prepare for the baby, but I am pretty excited that I am about to have 2 weeks off!! Then the craziness of regular school starts back.
I am also really looking forward to being able to hold our baby girl soon!! I think I have been craving that more this week than I have throughout the whole pregnancy. Maybe it was holding baby Grace yesterday, or maybe it is just me realizing how close and fast the due date is coming, but I cannot wait to just feel her in my arms!!!