27 weeks (3rd Trimester)!!

How far along?: 27 weeks & into the third trimester!! I know I say this on a weekly basis, but how did another week pass by so quickly?! I swear I just got started my second trimester yesterday. Oi! This kid really is going to be here before we know it.

How big is Holden?: Approximately, 13.6-14.8 inches long & 1.5-2.5 pounds. According to TB he's the size of a rutabaga.

Total weight gain/loss: +25 pounds. Now that it seems to be slowing down a little bit I've accepted it. I'm trying to eat better (aka not as much junk) & get moving a bit more when I can.

Maternity clothes?: Yes, & I did actually pick up a new top & a dress so I do feel a little bit better. I tried to find a couple of pairs of shorts, but to no avail. =( I guess I will just be sticking to dresses if the weather gets too unbearable.

Symptoms: The back pain is still hanging around, but it's been pretty mild this week for the most part, thankfully. The heartburn also comes & goes, but as long as I take my Zantac I'm usually okay. I haven't been dizzy this week (which I am thankful for), but I did have a weird bout of nausea yesterday morning & I hope that I am not going to be one of the "lucky" ones who gets to experience third trimester morning sickness. Blah. Also, frequent, frequent, frequent urination. Yep.

Stretch marks?: Still unscathed this week, so far. I do think the couple of old ones on my sides are stretching out, but they are still white & not angry looking yet.

Sleep: Still pretty good other then waking up having to pee. I didn't have a lot of sleep problems with Carter so I'm hopefully that Holden will grant me the same courtesy. =) A girl can dream, right?

Movement: He definitely is more active on the days I am working (aka sitting around a lot) & at night right before bed. He was going CRAZY the other night while I was trying to sleep. I hope this isn't a sign of things to come as far as him being a night owl. Oi!

Food cravings: Nothing has changed, still no true cravings currently.

Gender: Little man <3

Names: Holden or Brother (to Carter)

Labor Signs: Nope & I'm entirely good with that for the next at least 11ish weeks or so. I'm not sure if history will repeat itself this time around, but since C was a week late I am not holding my breath for an early baby.

Belly Button in or out?: It's still an innie at this point, but it's getting more shallow. It really is anybody's guess on whether it's going to pop this time around or not.

What I miss: Not a lot this week. It's been a good one. =)

What I am looking forward to: Honestly? Oh so much! We're nearly done with our house prep & if all goes well it should be on the market come Monday. We only have a few small things to take care of. My BIL, SIL & the kids are coming next week so I am very much looking forward to spending time with them & I've finally started planning C's birthday party so I am excited about that as well.

Best Moment this Week: It was just a good week in general, no best moment.