27 weeks!

How far along: 27 weeks and 5 days. Fruit/Vegetable Comparison and Size: Head of cauliflower - 14 1/2 inches head to heel. Total weight gain: 22 lbs.  Exercise: 1 prenatal yoga class, 1 gym day. The weather has been so nice, so I'm always out and about once I get off work! Maternity clothes: The weather is getting warm again, and it's so nice to not have to wear a jacket anymore. Sleep: Still sleeping well, can't complain at all! Best moment(s) of this week: Going to the my baby appt. on Friday and having a lot of positive conversation with my nurse practitioner about how things have been going, and the road to natural birth. Everything is still low-risk and baby is moving and growing well. Also, passed my glucose test, and all blood tests. Woo hoo! And.... today we bought our crib!! Matt finally decided on one and it is made in the U.S.A. - It will arrive in June, so excited. Miss anything: Simply bending over without having to squat. Movement: He's definitely an early riser, but not too early...  every morning when my alarm goes off at 6am, he starts kicking away. Food cravings: Strawberry pie, that I made this week.. Unfortunately (but really, fortunately) Matt doesn't enjoy strawberry pie, sooooo... there may or may not be a whole pie for me to eat. Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope! Have you started to show yet: Yes, yes, yes...  Gender: A big boy. Belly button in or out: It's o-u-t, out. Wedding rings on or off: On, but getting tighter... Looking forward to: Baby appointments every two weeks! It's starting to become real...

26 weeks

How far along: 26 weeks and 5 days. Fruit/Vegetable Comparison and Size: Head of Lettuce - 14 1/2 inches head to heel. Total weight gain: 20 lbs. - I think I forgot to update last week? Exercise: 1 prenatal yoga class, and lots of yard work once I get done with work each day since the weather has been so nice! Things are really shaping up around here - Matt and I even planted our garden on Saturday! Maternity clothes: What else? Sleep: Sleeping well, alternating between the Snoogle pillow and regular pillows, whatever feels most comfortable. Only getting up once to go to the bathroom, sleep has been going well! Best moment of this week: Matt telling me he can "hear" the baby in my belly when he sticks his ear there... not sure myself, since I can't get my head down there! Miss anything: Nothing too much, a hot bath would be nice! Movement: It feels like it's getting tighter in my belly for him, so I feel a lot of rolling and smooth movements against my belly, not as much jabbing anymore. Food cravings: Pineapple, grapes, eggs Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope! Have you started to show yet: I'm getting asked more and more frequently by strangers, "When are you due?" Gender: Boy, and I just found a really cute pair of baby sunglasses yesterday since he will be born in the middle of summer!  Belly button in or out: It's o-u-t, out. Wedding rings on or off: On. Looking forward to: Getting the nursery finished and ready for baby Roth! Curtains are made (pictures to come next week). Also some great Craigslist finds - White Ikea bookshelf - $20, Set of 3 drawers (to be painted yellow) for next to crib - $10, and 5 drawer dresser  (to be painted yellow) - $20 to be used as a changing table/clothing/diaper storage. Hopefully getting the crib next week! 

25 weeks - Pictures galore!

Not the best lighting, but hey we're not photographers.

I had my final research study appointment on Friday and the technician was able to get some great 3D pictures of the sweet baby...

Big yawn! Or maybe sleeping with his mouth open like his Mama?

Happy little guy!

Look at that cheek!

Sweet baby...

*He is already weighing in at 2 pounds 2 oz. which is a little ahead of schedule.. definitely eating plenty over here so he can grow!

How far along: 25 weeks and 5 days. Fruit/Vegetable Comparison and Size: Rutabaga - 13 1/2 inches head to heel. Total weight gain: 15 lbs. Exercise: 1 gym day, 1 prenatal yoga class, multiple outdoor walks with the kids at school on our 80+ degree days this week! Maternity clothes: We had a couple of hot days this week, so dresses are a must - something with air flow! This little guy is like a mini heater in my belly. Sleep: My favorite time of day... it feels to great to lay down. Best moment of this week: Receiving surprise gifts in the mail from sweet, sweet friends. Miss anything: Putting on my shoes without having to hang onto something so I don't fall over. Movement: He's making some big movements, nothing waking me up at night though, thank goodness.  Food cravings: Still meat, and english muffins, toast, and salty things. Anything making you queasy or sick: No sickness here, PTL! Have you started to show yet: A student in my class asked if I was hiding a basketball under my shirt. Gender: I'm just not going to comment here this week... Belly button in or out: Half out. Wedding rings on or off: On. Looking forward to: The summer and swimming! I would enjoy feeling weightless in the water.
And... what you've all been waiting for.. baby Matt and baby Kristin pictures! Who does he look like??

Baby Matt as a newborn.

Baby Kristin a few days old.

24 weeks

How far along: 24 weeks and 5 days. Fruit/Vegetable Comparison and Size: Ear of corn - 12+ inches head to heel. Total weight gain: 15 lbs. Exercise: 1 gym day, 1 prenatal yoga class, 3 hours working out in the yard today pruning and clearing away debris. Maternity clothes: Stretchy items, anything stretchy is what I need to wear. Sleep: My favorite time of day... it feels to great to lay down. Best moment of this week: Receiving surprise gifts in the mail from sweet, sweet friends. Miss anything: Not really. Movement: Huge kicks, sometimes I wonder if anyone notices my belly bouncing when I am standing there talking to them.  Food cravings: Meat of all kinds, especially pulled pork! Fette Sau - Ate here today for lunch... so so so good. Anything making you queasy or sick: Feeling great! Have you started to show yet: Enough to where a stranger feels comfortable asking, "are you expecting?" - I still don't think I've ever felt comfortable asking someone that! Gender: Boy still... nothing changed there. I think we have a name? Still a secret. Belly button in or out: The kids at school love to tell me that they can see my belly button. Wedding rings on or off: On. Looking forward to: Friday!! 3d ultrasound where we get to see baby Roth again!
*Matt and I started our Bradley Method class last Monday and it was so great to meet with couples who are having babies around the same time we are. We're excited to learn a lot about the birthing process together to better prepare ourselves for this miraculous experience we have never been through before!
**Coming up next week - Baby Matt and Baby Kristin pictures!