28 weeks (12/21 to 12/27)

How big is baby?  Eggplant! 

Weight gain/loss:  To date:  +17 (I was supposed to have a Dr's appointment on 12/23 but rescheduled it due to our lack of insurance coverage)

Stretch marks?  Nothing major yet!

Sleep?    Still pretty good.

Best moment this week?  Christmas!  duh!

Worst moment this week?  Having to drink the sugar drink for the glucose test.  It wasn't that bad but I wasn't a fan!

Food cravings?  A nice juicy hamburger!

Belly button in or out?   In.  

Movement:  Yep!  Baby was actually sticking out!  It was pretty weird but awesomely cool!

What I miss:  Being able to fit into normal clothes!

What I'm looking forward to:  A nice quiet New Year's celebration.

Weekly wisdom:  Not a good idea to be pregnant during Christmas time!  All the sweets look so tempting!

Milestones:  Baby is weighing in at 2 1/4 pounds!  Baby can blink eyes, which now sports lashes.  With eyesight developing baby might be able to see light that filters through the womb (yes it's true!  we put a flashlight to my belly and baby moved!).  Baby is also developing billions of neurons in the brain and adding more body fat.

Time for bump pics!

27 weeks (12/14 to 12/20)

How big is baby?  Eggplant!  

Weight gain/loss:  To date:  +17

Stretch marks?  Still same!  I'm amazed!

Sleep?    Pretty decent!  Getting a little uncomfortable with as big as the belly is getting!

Best moment this week?  Making holiday cookies with Shaun on the 17th!

Worst moment this week?  Nothing stands out.

Food cravings?  Still unfrosted cut-out cookies!

Belly button in or out?   In.  

Movement:  Still feeling the kicks and punches!

What I miss:  Time!  I feel like there is never enough!

What I'm looking forward to:  Spending Christmas with the fam!

Weekly wisdom:  

Milestones:  Baby is sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing eyes, and maybe even sucking fingers.  With more brain tissue developing, baby's brain is very active.  Lungs are still immature, but are capable of functioning if born now (with a lot of medical help).  Any tiny rhythmic movements may be from baby's hiccups, which become more common from now on.

26 weeks (12/7 to 12/13)

How big is baby?  Eggplant!  Baby grew!

Weight gain/loss:  To date:  +17

Stretch marks?  Same

Sleep?    Hanging in there!  My hips are still bothering me :(

Best moment this week?  Um how about everyday!  It's been so nice having Shaun home every night!

Worst moment this week?  Having to go home every day to let Snoopy out for lunch.  I feel like I've been driving all the time....

Food cravings?  Cut-out Christmas cookies from a local grocery store!

Belly button in or out?   In.  

Movement:  Yep.  Baby is going to town!

What I miss:  Don't really have anything this week.

What I'm looking forward to:  Making Christmas cookies with Shaun this weekend.

Weekly wisdom:  I got nothing....

Milestones:  Baby's ears are better developed and more sensitive to sound!  Baby is inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid.  Baby is continuing to put on baby fat and now weighs almost 2 pounds.  Baby's eyes are also starting to form and soon will open.

25 weeks (11/30 to 12/6)

How big is baby?  Eggplant!  Baby grew!

Weight gain/loss:  To date:  +17

Stretch marks?  Same

Sleep?    Still doing good!  My hips are hurting so bad when I wake up though!  Anyone have some ideas on how to help?

Best moment this week?  Shaun's last day of work and finding out he got a new job!  And the annual shopping trip with my mom and sister :)

Worst moment this week?  Finding out that my boss hired an intern to train for when I'm on maternity leave.  Not so bad except he didn't tell me because I was out of the office one day (ummm e-mail/cell phone anyone?) and it didn't give me any notice to get things ready!

Food cravings?  Barbecued chicken

Belly button in or out?   In.  But when I expand my stomach out :)

Movement:  Baby feels like she/he is starting Tae Bo training!

What I miss:  Clothing that fits normal.  All of my shirts are starting to look like mid drifts!

What I'm looking forward to:  The weekends that I get to spend with Shaun!!

Weekly wisdom:  Just because you can't tie or put on winter boots by yourself does not mean you are an invalid.  (Note to self:  Keep repeating until you believe it!)

Milestones:  Baby weighs in at almost a pound and a half!  Skin is starting to smooth out and not look so wrinkly.  Baby is growing more hair and you can see the color and texture (any bets on red hair?).  Baby now knows which ways is up and down (interesting!)