30 weeks

How far along? 30 weeks 6 days
Total weight gain/loss: maybe close to 5 now
Maternity clothes? nothing new.
Best moment this week: We're still working on the wardrobe. We like picking out clothes but it's hard to find cool things. Daddy especially loves picking things out and it makes me really happy.
Movement: As soon as daddy puts his hand on my tummy the crazy kicking starts.
Food cravings: more Popsicles, please!
Gender: Definitely boy!
Labor Signs: Not yet, thankfully!
Belly Button in or out? I don't think it's going to come out, but it almost looks normal...
What I miss: Just the same things... sleeping on my stomach, not having heartburn....
What I am looking forward to: Knowing we have everything ready for you to come.
Weekly Wisdom: Pregnancy... UGH.
Milestones: We had another good Dr. appointment this week. Other than that we've been going to yard sales and looking for all the best toys.

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I LOVE this precious diaper cake that I received as a gift at my baby shower! It's covered with antique/vintage toys! It was made so well... I love it so much I don't want to take it apart. And of course, I can't wait to try my hand at this project.

29 weeks

How far along? 29 weeks 6 days
Total weight gain/loss: 4ish
Maternity clothes? not much.
Best moment this week: Had my baby shower this week! It was Dr. Seuss themed. We got lots of goodies and everyone had fun.
Movement: I have a very kicky boy.
Food cravings: fruit mostly
Gender: Definitely boy!
Labor Signs: Not yet, thankfully!
Belly Button in or out? I don't think it's going to come out, but it almost looks normal...
What I miss: I'm ready to hold a baby and not be pregnant.
What I am looking forward to: Buying the rest of the stuff we need, having a precious little boy and not being pregnant.
Weekly Wisdom: This, too, shall pass.
Milestones: Daddy fell in the shower this week and we had to go to the Emergency Room. He had a concision and had to have a lot of tests run to make sure he is ok.

28 weeks

How far along? 28 weeks 6 days
Total weight gain/loss: Maybe 4 now
Maternity clothes? not much.
Best moment this week: We visited Amish Country this week and ate a lot of cheese.
Movement: normal wiggles and kicks
Food cravings: I eat a lot of chicken.
Gender: Definitely boy!
Labor Signs: Not yet, thankfully!
Belly Button in or out? I don't think it's going to come out, but it almost looks normal...
What I miss: I still miss being able to take my acid reflux prescription.
What I am looking forward to: baby shower is next week!
Weekly Wisdom: not much longer... I think we'll make it.
Milestones: We had a good Dr. visit this week.

27 weeks

How far along? 27 weeks 6 days

Total weight gain/loss: still about 3 pounds
Maternity clothes? nothing much..
Best moment this week: We got you some cool clothes this week.
Movement: Getting more and more active, others can feel now, but he only wiggles for daddy.
Food cravings: I want Chick-Fil-A ALL the time, I guess chicken.
Gender: Definitely boy!
Labor Signs: Not yet, thankfully!
Belly Button in or out? I don't think it's going to come out, but it almost looks normal...
What I miss: not having such a big tummy. It gets in the way.
What I am looking forward to: No more blood work and torturous Dr. visits.
Weekly Wisdom: I hate blood work even more.
Milestones: I had to have a 3 hour glucose test this week because I failed the first time. I had to eat extra for 2 days. Then the took my blood 5 times and made me pee in a cup 5 times, all in 3 hours! But everything came out completely normal...

26 weeks

How far along? 26 weeks 6 days
Total weight gain/loss: 3 pounds
Maternity clothes? I got a pretty dress for my baby shower. I can't wait to wear it!
Best moment this week: We went to Columbus and got some decorations for the nursery. I'm excited about the theme and things we've picked. And the weather is getting nicer!
Movement: wiggle worm.
Food cravings: not really anything...
Gender: Definitely boy!
Labor Signs: Not yet, thankfully!
Belly Button in or out? I don't think it's going to come out, but it almost looks normal...
What I miss: just feeling normal, really. not having such bad allergies.
What I am looking forward to: decorating and getting cool things to eventually go in the nursery.
Weekly Wisdom: I hate blood work.
Milestones: Had my glucose test this week. The drink was pretty gross and I have giving blood, but it wasn't horrible. I had myself a lot more worried than I needed to be.

25 weeks

How far along? 25 weeks 6 days
Total weight gain/loss: about 3
Maternity clothes? just the jeans, hopefully wont have to get much else.
Best moment this week: Nothing too exciting this week. We took a class to get our gun permits. I thought the noise would scare you but you were just fine all day. I looked pretty silly, though.
Movement: pretty wiggly.
Food cravings: not really anything...
Gender: Definitely boy!
Labor Signs: Not yet, thankfully!
Belly Button in or out? I don't think it's going to come out, but it almost looks normal...
What I miss: Not being uncomfortable constantly.
What I am looking forward to: Mainly your arrival.
Weekly Wisdom: The big belly can really throw you off balance.
Milestones: The Dr. said we're right on schedule this week.

(photo courtesy of Hub)