28 weeks

How far along?: 28 weeks. Maybe time is finally slowing down again for a bit or maybe this is one week that just decided not to fly by, I suppose only time will tell at this point. I could definitely use a few more weeks like this one though!

How big is Holden?: Well since TB tends to give me conflicting answers on this we are going to with what my WTE app on my phone says from now on. According to WTE, he is approximately 17in & weighs in at approximately 2.9lbs. He is the size of a small cabbage. =)

Total weight gain/loss: +26  pounds

Maternity clothes?: Forever & ever...amen.

Symptoms: My back pain has been pretty minimal this week, yay! I hope I didn't just jinx myself. Oi. The heartburn is there daily, but is pretty well controlled between the Zantac & Tums. I think I can manage it better as long as I remember to take my medicine. Other then that, I have to pee ALL THE TIME & I am back to being totally exhausted again. Boo! Also, I noticed a spot on my face that is obviously a different pigmentation then the rest of my face so that's awesome. I never dealt with skin issues during my pregnancy with C other then the initial acne. Bah! I'm also noticing this week that I can't eat as much in one sitting, especially during dinnertime. This seems to be starting earlier then the last time around & maybe that means Holden is going to be a bit bigger then Carter was. Yikes!
Stretch marks?: Nothing new yet & the one on each of my sides have not gotten bigger or changed for the worse so that's good. I really doubt I am going to make it out without anything this time around.

Sleep: Finding myself wanting/needing more of it recently. I even laid down & took a nap with C on Tuesday for two hours & then still went to sleep shortly after 11PM with no trouble. I am having to get up to use the bathroom more often which is pretty annoying, but otherwise still not having any pregnancy insomnia.

Movement: Oh he's a mover, but he's definitely still shy & will stop as soon as anyone lays their hand on my belly (including myself), if he knows someone is there ready to feel him he quiets down until they give up! lol

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

Gender: Little man <3

Names: Holden or Brother (to Carter)

Labor Signs: Nope & we can keep it that way.

Belly Button in or out?: So far, it's still an innie.

What I miss: Being able to have C sit on my lap in the rocking chair comfortably. We're running out of room due to my growing bump. =( I don't know how much longer we will be able to sit in his chair together.

What I am looking forward to: Again, oh so many things! C's birthday, my vacation from work, our trip to SunRiver in August, having a house to ourselves, selling our house....the list goes on & on! lol

Best Moment this Week: Spending time with my BIL, SIL, nephew & niece & having a girl's night with my BFF sans Carter.