Baby Shower Time!

Sunday was my baby shower. Justin's sister Stacy, his mom Denise and my friend Holli all threw it at Denise's house.

It was laid back and exactly how I wanted it. They even had it catered by my favorite Mexican restaurant, Villa Corona.

We got TONS of clothes and things we will need. One of my favorite gifts was from Justin's aunts Nancy & Chris. They prepaid for us to have THREE photo sessions for newborn pictures with a great photographer in Napa, Christophe Genty. It was so thoughtful. I can't wait to get them taken!

Here are a few pictures!

So many wonderful gifts!

Holli & Me

Cute decorations with some of our favorite onesies!

Diaper cake!

28 weeks 5 days!

How far along? 28 weeks 5 days!
Weight gain/loss: Last I checked I was up 5lbs from pre-pregnancy ... yes, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Maternity clothes? I've officially outgrown almost all my normal clothes.
Stretch marks? I plead the 5th.
Sleep? It comes and goes. This week has been a good sleep week, but somehow I am still exhausted at the end of the day.
Best moment this week? My baby shower is tomorrow!
Movement: Is becoming more fluid than jolting and feels like she is doing the wave!
Food cravings: Nothing really yet.
Gender: Girl
Labor signs? NO!
Belly button in or out? I think it's still pretty much in, but Justin asked me where my belly button had gone the other day, so I guess it's a little flatter than I thought!
What I miss? Lay on my stomach.
What I am looking forward to? Our trip to Tahoe next weekend! I need a vacation!
Weekly wisdom: Not everything is always rainbows and butterflies -- and that's ok.
Milestones: we made it to the 3rd trimester!

Pass the Depends

Here's a belly picture from yesterday (26 weeks 4 days) and a funny story.

Yesterday I was worried all day because Avery wasn't moving around much. Normally she is really active and I can see her kicking almost all day long. Well it got to lunch time and I was having a nervous breakdown. I even called the doctor and he told me to eat a meal, and then lay down for an hour. So I did. during that hour I felt a few little flutters, but nothing like normal so when I got home I used the doppler to find the heartbeat.

Right away it registered at 145! She even gave the doppler a few small kicks, so even though it wasn't her normal routine, I chalked it up to her having a lazy day. I mean, hey we all have those.

Apparently this morning she decided she wanted to show me her kicking skills and while I was laying in bed gave me some good swift kicks... right to the bladder. I literally almost peed the bed.

Who would have thought I would be so excited about having to pee?! I'm just glad to know everything is okay in there.

Keep them coming little girl!

I've always wanted to belly dance...

Tonight Avery was feeling especially rambunctious and I managed to get a video of a few kicks you could see from the outside.

Watch closely...

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