Third Trimester

Let me warn you- this post is seriously all over the place.

The third trimester.

28 weeks.

84 days LEFT.

I have been extremely blessed with a relatively wonderful pregnancy thus far. I can honestly say that I have enjoyed being pregnant!! Of course, sleeping is getting more difficult with the increasing aches and heartburn. Let's not forget the trivial daily activities that are becoming more and more difficult: tying my shoes, shaving my legs, painting my toe nails, and bending down in general. The other day I went out to get the mail and upon my return I dropped the mail key when trying to put it back on its hook... I simply looked down and thought, 'nah' and went on my merry way! 

But all of these things are nothing. Nothing compared to the joy, love, and excitement I experience when I feel my sweet girl moving around. Sure, I still have a ways to go, a lot more being uncomfortable to endure, but I am learning to enjoy every second. 

Lately I can't help but contemplate what she will be like; what I will be like as a mother; what Logan and I will be like as parents. It's exciting and daunting all at the same time. The failures and the successes, the peaks and the valleys...

And how to prepare? Not just for a newborn, but for being responsible and worrying for another human being for the next.. FOREVER! Because being a parent doesn't stop when your child turns 18 or leaves the home. It's a forever kind of thing. 

I'm getting ahead of myself. Usually Logan is the worrier but lately I've taken on that role. That's why I've been focusing on enjoying the small things; the kicks, the reactions to our voices, and setting up the nursery.

We recently went on our 'babymoon' to Laguna Beach, CA. It was our first time going to California together since we moved to Las Vegas 2 years ago. Took us long enough! We stayed in a great location! We could walk to a part of the beach that not many people went to, so it was lovely staying on the beach all day. We also went to the IKEA nearby to get nursery stuff, which I was super excited for. Overall it was a great weekend that Logan and I got to spend together with no concrete plans, just going with the flow. :) 

Upon our return we obviously HAD to set up the crib, nightstand, and dresser we got over the weekend... Which, let me tell you, makes this baby thing all the more real!!!!!! We also put the rocking recliner in the room. It is easily my favorite room in our house to hang out in; my go-to reading/napping spot. Apparently Logan feels the same. While I was getting ready for church Sunday morning, I got this from him:

So I went to next room to find him sitting in the rocking chair, reading. It was SO SWEET! 😍😍

As I warned you, this post is so scatter-brained (much like this momma lately). Now that I'm 28 weeks, here's a few more tidbits on the pregnancy for ya...

How far along: 28 weeks

Size: Papaya: roughly 2.2lbs.

Maternity clothes: YES! I finally caved and went into Old Navy to purchase some maternity shorts... SO GLAD I DID.

Sleep: My hip cramps are getting worse and worse each night, despite using my pregnancy pillow and other pillows. I'm trying to do prenatal yoga to help... Does anyone have suggestions?

Food Cravings: Fruity and salty things. Chocolate milk.

Boy or Girl: GIRL!

Names: We have it narrowed down to 2 that we are choosing between.. So dang hard!

Shopping: Big nursery items! Diaper bag! Only a few clothes in anticipation for baby showers. Which is very difficult when Target is just down the street... ;)

Wedding ring on or off: On

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy for the most part.
Belly button: SO close to popping out!

Labor signs: Braxton Hicks Contractions

Most nervous about: Labor and delivery are starting to make me more nervous at this point.

Most excited about: Meeting our sweet girl! 💕

xx