27 weeks (Madeline)

How far along?: 27 weeks, 4 days

How big is baby?: Approximately the size of a Rutabaga, between 13.6-14.8 inches in length & weighing between 1.5-2.5 lbs. If I remember correctly she'll be in this size range for at least another week.

Total weight gain/loss: +14 pounds as of this AM.

Maternity clothes?: Tanks (just for length) & a mix of maternity & non-maternity shirts. I need the Bella band all of the time now, but still wearing my regular jeans. I have two pairs of maternity pants currently that I HATE. I definitely need to figure out something pants-wise as I am down to ONE pair that I actually find comfortable. =(

Symptoms: Heartburn (pretty much daily =/), back pain (mostly with extended periods of standing or sitting) & just being tired. My appetite is still on & off at this point.

Stretch marks?: Still just the ones from H thus far.

Sleep: I'm tired. ALL THE TIME. This is probably the story of my life from now until FOREVER.

Movement: She's been moving more at her normal rate this week or more which is good because I don't worry as much. She's still fairly shy & moves away if she can tell one of us is trying to feel for the movement.

Food cravings: I don't have as many aversions, but still lack of appetite. My stomach fills quickly with small amounts of food & nothing sounds particularly great still. Not really sure at what point this is going to change, but whatever...I'm used to it at this point.

Gender: Sweet baby girl. <3

Labor Signs: Nothing yet, clearly.

Belly Button in or out?: In & I'll be surprised if it doesn't stay that way. I have yet to ever "pop" with any pregnancy. I will say this week that I have noticed that it is getting shallower, but it's still considered in at this point.

What I miss: Still just the same old, same old. Energy & motivation!

What I am looking forward to: Again, just more nursery planning & getting things organized/together for baby girl. Also, excited to go in & work on my registry IN STORE. In non-baby related news, looking forward to visiting with family this weekend & having a night out for my birthday on Friday.