Happy Thanksgiving!

Circumference of belly:  41 1/2 in.

Best moment this week:  I have a couple this week.  First we had our 7 month appointment.  I had my glucose test which was not as bad as what I thought.  I had to drink 10 oz of what tasted like sugary orange Gatorade.  Then they took my blood to check for Gestational Diabetes.  I am praying I pass so I don't have to do the 3 hour test.  Alexander also had a heartbeat of 156 bpm (The sugar from the drink really hyped him up)  Overall our doctor said everything was looking great.  Second, an older employee at Home Depot asked when I was due.  He then asked for my name so he could put me on his prayer list. I seriously got the best warm fuzzies =)

Worst moment this week:  Nothing!  I have decorated the house for Christmas, rested, enjoyed time with family and friends.  

Funniest moment this week:  Watching Alexander move the other morning was pretty funny.  I know I mentioned this last week too but it seriously makes me laugh.  It cracks me up how my stomach can move in two different directions at the same time lol.        

Miss anything:  Oatmeal...I ran out this week and refuse to go to the store and battle with crowds for a can of oatmeal.     

Movement:  Doctor told me to start kick counts this week...which isn't too hard because Alexander is quite the mover.  I am supposed to feel him at least 10 times in an hour.  Lately it has been 10 times in about 15 minutes, especially after I am done eating.

Sleep:  It has been so nice sleeping in this week.  I am enjoying it while I can.

Food cravings:  Thanksgiving foods...gee I wonder why...    

Anything making you queasy or sick:  No

Baby purchases:  We got our baby mobile from Target the other day.  I love it!  I can picture Alex laying on his back just staring at it and listening to the sweet sounds of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star".  

Symptoms:  Dry skin still...my knuckles look awful.    

Belly button in or out:  No change.  

Wedding rings on or off:  On

Looking forward to:  Less than 5 weeks until Christmas!  Christmas and Thanksgiving are my two favorite times of the year.  I love the music, food, decorations, TV specials, and everything else that comes with the holidays.

"Skip Hop Treetop Friends" Mobile from Target...seriously adorable.  

28 weeks

Circumference of belly:  Big.

Best moment this week:  Starting our third and FINAL trimester!
Worst moment this week:  I had some crazy back pain the other day but as soon as I laid down I instantly felt better.

Funniest moment this week:    Watching Alex have a dance party by himself the other night.  My belly was doing things I never thought possible haha.
Miss anything:  Nope.

Movement:  Oh yes...see above on best moment this week ha.    

Sleep:  Waking up more often these days and harder to fall asleep at night.  

Food cravings:  Milk and oatmeal with brown sugar and bananas.  

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Nope which is great because I foresee lots of yummy food in the near future!

Baby purchases:  We got so many sweet things for Alexander from our shower last weekend.  Below are some pictures. 

Symptoms:  DRY SKIN!  Lotion is my bff.  

Belly button in or out:  Everyday I check and everyday it looks more and more interesting.

Wedding rings on or off:  On

Looking forward to:  A much needed week off.  YAHOO!  My plans are as follows: Sleeping, decorating the house for Christmas while being ridiculous and jamming out to Christmas music, spending Thanksgiving with family, and staying in pj's much of the day!

Here are some pictures from my baby shower in Houston.  We got tons of gifts for Alexander.  He is seriously one lucky baby to have so many amazing people in his life who adore him.  Here are just a few gifts we received.

Diaper cake made by Maggie.

We are obsessed with this monitor!  It does so many cool things.  If you are currently monitor shopping I highly suggest this one.  

LOVE this owl lamp!  It can be used as a nightlight as well =)

I seriously love blankets.  Anyone who truly knows me knows how obsessed I am with warm, soft blankets.  This was made by my Aunt Eleanor.  So special =)

Daniel registered for this...obviously.

More cozy and incredibly soft blankets.  

Swaddlers and sleep sacks.

Sweet books.  They used the Mother Goose book as a guest book.  

The end of our 2nd trimester!

Circumference of belly:  41 in.
Best moment this week:  Being able to say we are at the end of our 2nd trimester.  Geez...only 3 months left!
Worst moment this week:  No complaints.
Funniest moment this week:  Conversation I had with one of my kids at school.  Child:  "Mrs. Barnes, your belly is getting very big."  Me:  "Yes it is.  It means the baby is growing."  Child:  "Oh.  Well at least you don't look fat anymore."  I really did laugh out loud haha.
Miss anything:  Nope
Movement:  Oh yes...in fact he has gotten quite good at kicking my bladder.
Food cravings:  Still the Cosi turkey and stuffing sandwich...I may or may not have had 3 within the past 2 weeks...
Anything making you queasy or sick:  Nothing.
Baby purchases:  None but getting ready to buy our chaise lounge soon.  Woohoo!    
Symptoms:  Dry skin, bloody noses, and my abdomen and back are constantly sore.  I think I might be needing a prenatal massage in the near future.
Belly button in or out:  The top half is flat like a pancake.  The bottom half is hanging on for dear life.
Wedding rings on or off:  On
Looking forward to:  My first baby shower this weekend in Houston!  Looking forward to spending time with family and friends celebrating our sweet boy.

26 weeks

Circumference of belly: 40 1/2-3/4 ish...somewhere around there.
Best moment this week:  Blue Bell finally came out with the pumpkin ice cream.  Yes it was the best moment.  Yes it was that BIG of a deal.
Worst moment this week:  Nothing =)
Funniest moment this week:  Whenever I do something wrong at school or forget to do something I  always say "preggo brain" to myself.  My kids at school have apparently caught on.  I had a kid say "preggo brain" to me when I did a math problem the wrong way.  I laughed quite a bit.
Miss anything:  Started wanting sushi again...I am seriously going to binge on sushi when this kid gets here.
Movement:  Ice water, eating, and orange juice gets him moving.
Food cravings:  Cosi turkey and stuffing sandwich.  I want one.  EVERYDAY.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  My classroom smelled like something awful earlier this week...I didn't get sick but I definitely didn't feel well...
Baby purchases:  None this week.
Symptoms:  Hungry all the time, tired by 6 a.m...nothing new!
Belly button in or out:  I think it might just stay flat.  Of course lots could change in the next 14 weeks.  I know Dan is hoping it does.  He thinks that would be hilarious.
Wedding rings on or off:  On!  In the mornings they are harder to get off but my hands have always swelled at night.
Looking forward to:  Another bowl of ice cream...see ya next week!

Dan wanted to decorate the chalkboard this week.  Ha.