28 Weeks

How far along? 28 weeks
How big is the baby? Baby is the size of a head of cabbage, but I don't put much stock into that because our baby is measuring bigger. 
Total weight gain: None of your business
Maternity clothes? Maternity clothes are crucial
Stretch marks? Sadly I have some around a scar from a belly button piercing that went horribly wrong. Take note teenagers - belly button piercings are not always cute and can even haunt you years later!
Sleep: Sleep is pretty awful. If I am not uncomfortable, I am hot, or going to the bathroom, or having weird dreams. It's totally worth it though when the baby wakes me up to some kicking!
Best moment this week: Nothing super exciting happened this week, but I like that movement is getting more frequent and we are in the third trimester! Counting down with less than 12 weeks sounds amazing! OH! Actually, when I was holding my friend's newborn baby Kaden, my little nugget kicked Kaden really hard and I thought it was adorable because my baby was saying hi to him and welcoming him into the world! Oh and I just remembered another great moment this week, got the results back of my glucose test and I do NOT have gestational diabetes. Nor am I anemic. I am healthy as a (fat) horse!

Miss Anything?  I do really miss working out. And I miss margaritas. It's getting to be patio weather and I could go for a nice refreshing cucumber margarita!
Movement: Movement is getting more frequent and I can definitely see it from the outside at times now.
Food cravings: No new cravings. Sweetarts are still pretty high up, cuties are slowly tapering off.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  No, my stomach is pretty tame in nausea regards. Heartburn is another story though.
Labor Signs: No labor yet, but I keep having dreams that I am delivering early. Symptoms:  All of them. Random heartburn has transitioned into full blown acid reflux...constant. Sleeping with 3 pillows basically upright is my new position. Good news - sleeping upright to help with the reflux has helped with my back pain. :)
Belly Button in or out?: It is slowly making its way shallower and shallower, but as of yet it is still tucked in. Granted, with that lovely belly button scar and stretch mark right at the scar, my belly button is HIGHLY unattractive so it might as well just go ahead and pop.
Wedding rings on or off? I have no clue how these suckers are still fitting.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Depends on the day. So I guess in that aspect, moody. But SO excited and getting really happy for the baby to be here.
Looking forward to: Starting my every 2 week appointments. I feel like that will make it go by SO much quicker!
Next Appointment: March 22, this one will just be a regular checkup, but it is officially my first of the biweekly appointments!

Old Wives Tales

I have been keeping track of the "old wives tales" and what the result SHOULD be regarding baby "X". Once the baby is born, I will compare to what the baby should be/look like to the real outcome. I think a lot of these are full of shenanigans. Some I hope are true, and some I don't see how anyone came up with them. It's like someone somewhere just grabbed things out of thin air. But that's what makes it fun! I love the guessing and I love the idea of this being a surprise. Anybody know of any that I forgot to add on here? I would love to be able to add to my table to give me more to "debunk" after the birth. 

Wives Tale	Description	My Result
How I carry	If you are carrying “high”, you must be having a girl. On the other hand, if you are carrying your baby “low”, it must be a little boy.	Girl
Baby’s Heart Rate	A fast heart rate (one over 140 beats per minute) is usually a girl. Heart rate below 140 beats per minute? The old wives tales say that you are having a boy.	Girl– Usually the HR is 150’s to 160’s. Rare occasions the HR is below 150.
Swinging Ring Test	If you tie your wedding ring to a string and hold it over your wrist or belly, if it swings circular it is a boy. Back and forth is a girl. Opposite is true for necklaces with pendants.	Girl
The Key Test	A friend or family member places a key in front of the pregnant woman and asks her to pick it up. If the pregnant lady grabs the key by the narrow end, it means a baby girl. However, if she grabs the key by the fat part, it means a boy is on the way.	I haven’t done this one, I think it’s silly. I feel like everyone would pick it up from the fat end. And now that I know this one, if someone tried to test me I would cheat.
Cravings	If you’re craving sweets, you’re having a girl. Salty, meat, or cheese? Then a boy is on the way.	Girl
Oranges	If you dislike orange juice when you are pregnant, then you’re having a boy.	Girl
Nose width	If your nose is widening during pregnancy, then you’re having a boy.	Girl– everything is widening but I don’t think my nose is.
Dad’s weight gain	If the dad gains weight along with the mom, then it’s a girl. If the dad loses weight or gains minimally during the pregnancy, paint the nursery blue.	Girl– Eric blames this on less cardio. I think it’s our unborn baby doing it.
Math’s the Key	If the sum of your age at conception and the number of the month of conception is an odd number, then you’re having a girl. Even, a boy.	Boy
Heartburn	If you have acid reflux/heartburn during pregnancy, then your baby will be born with a full head of hair. No heartburn? Bald baby!	Hairy baby!
Chinese Gender Chart	No description other than the crazy Chinese people made a chart to predict the gender of babies.	Girlaccording to most charts. Boy according to some.
Beauty	Acne: Yes = girl, no = boy Dry hands: Yes = boy, no = girl Cold feet: Yes = boy, no = girl “Glowing”: Yes = boy, no = girl	Girl Boy  Girl Girl
Morning sickness	Sick during the first trimester? Girl.  Easy breezy first trimester? Boy.	Girl– although my morning sickness wasn’t that bad, I did have it.
Sleeping	Sleeping on your right? A Girl is in sight. On your left? It’s a boy.	Girl
Legs	If your legs get really big, you’re having a boy.  If your legs stay in shape and lean, it’s a girl.	Boy – I am getting really big everywhere.
Moodiness	If you are really moody, you are having a girl since you have another extra girl hormones in you.  Your pregnancy will make you smile and be more happy if you are having a boy because there’s a little penis inside you.	Girl? Not sure. Some people would say I am extra moody. I would say, “I am just fat and uncomfortable and don’t have time for shenanigans.” So maybe Boy.  I don’t feel super moody.
Dreams	If you dream that you are having a boy, then you’re actually having a girl. Dreaming of pink? Then you’re having a boy.	Boy– all my dreams have been of girls.
Clumsy vs. Graceful	If the pregnant woman is graceful throughout her pregnancy, she’s having a girl.  If she becomes clumsy, she’s having a boy.	Boy…except I was clumsy before I got pregnant so not sure this one holds much weight.
Toddlers	If a toddler boy expresses interest in a pregnant woman, she is having a girl.  If he doesn’t show interest, she’s having a boy.	Girl– but not sure this one counts. Of course my toddler nephews show interest in me. I am awesome.
Intuition	They say that moms know what they’re having…	Girl– wishful thinking or intuition? I’ll find out in a couple months!
Headaches	If you’re having headaches, then you’re having a boy.	Boy – but I got headaches all the time before pregnancy so…

27 Weeks

How far along? 27 weeks
How big is the baby? Baby is the size of a head of cauliflower!! Doctor said ours is measuring at 2 lbs 10 oz. We are measuring 13 days ahead in size too. 
Total weight gain: None of your business
Maternity clothes? Maternity clothes are crucial
Stretch marks? No, but last night I actually had a dream that one showed up...let's see if its true.
Sleep: Sleep is pretty bad, sadly.  I wake up most of the night because every time I switch positions, it hurts either my abdomen or my back. Turning is no longer something easy.
Best moment this week: Seeing the baby again at our sonogram! HR was 156, baby was 14.1 inches long and 2 pounds 10 ounces at just 26 weeks 6 days. We are measuring at 28 weeks 5 days though.
Miss Anything?  I miss not having my own zip code! I got HUGE!!!!!
Movement: Found out I have an anterior placenta which acts as a shock absorbent  therefore keeping me from feeling a lot of movement. However, the movement is getting much stronger and more regular. I love feeling the little kicks even if they do wake me up in the middle of the night. :)
Food cravings: Sweetarts and cuties are still my number one foods. Sadly, due to Lent, I cannot have sweetarts though. But making a new appearance is berries. Strawberries/raspberries/blackberries and kiwi mixed together...mmmmm!!!
Anything making you queasy or sick:  No aversions anymore, except to skinny pregnant women and people who think that just because I am pregnant means they can give me advice.
Labor Signs: No, luckily not.  
Symptoms:  Lots of them, all of them.  Not too much swelling though, unless you count the fatness in my face and thighs swelling. But considering I can still wear my wedding rings, I do not think it is LEGIT swelling. So that's probably the only symptom I do not have. Worth it though every time baby Puentes kicks or pushes me.
Wedding rings on or off? Somehow I am still able to wear my wedding bands. 
Happy or Moody most of the time: I would say moody most of the time. I am extremely happy, but due to hormones and lots coming up the next few months, my moods are definitely swinging.
Looking forward to: Counting down the days until I get to officially be a mother. I am so excited!