28 week appointment

Just got back from our 28 week appointment...we're in the homestretch now and we'll be going every 2 weeks for the next couple appointments! :) I've been so worried about not being "big," but Dr. Risinger reassured me that Kirkland measures perfectly for 28 weeks, her heartbeat sounds great at 153 beats/minute, and I gained 3 lbs since our appointment 4 weeks ago. She said that I should really start to "pop" out within the next 2 weeks and I should be bigger by my 30 week appointment. Then we started talking about shopping for babies and where to find some good sales (have I mentioned that Dr. Risinger is my favorite doc in the practice so far??).

I also have to throw in that Dr. Risinger asked if she was active and moving a good bit. Then, she started pressing my belly to find what position she was in and miss priss decided to show her that she could kick. That's my girl! :)


How far along? 28 weeks, 2 days

Total weight gain/loss: Gained 23 lbs since getting back to pre-prego weight

Maternity clothes? I confess that I tried to squeeze into some of my regular shorts this morning. Let's just say that I'm wearing my maternity shorts now.

Stretch marks? Haven't found any more thankfully!

Sleep: In between peeing every couple of hours and my back killing me, I'm definately getting prepared for when Kirkland's here.

Best moment this week: Dr. Risinger saying that we're healthy and right on schedule!

Movement: Baby girl is on the move all the time!

Cravings: I still can't live without my daily chocolate. It should seriously be a sin not to have some kind of chocolate everyday!

Gender: Still my baby girl

Labor Signs: None, but she said if I haven't started having Braxton Hicks contractions yet then that should start by the next appointment.

Belly Button in or out? The "Kirkland timer" is still in...for the most part.

What I miss: SLEEP!

What I am looking forward to: November

Weekly Wisdom: Celebrate each week that we get to! Each is a step closer to getting a healthy, happy Kirkland here!

Milestones: Making it to 28 weeks!