..a little of this with a little of that..: 27 weeks!

The 3rd trimester is here! That means 12 weeks until the "due" date. It's really hard to believe that I've been pregnant for 27 weeks, and only a few short months to go! Good thing I feel like we are pretty ready for everything.

We went on a hospital tour this past Saturday. It was awesome! I felt really good when we left (minus the part where it made it very real that I will also be a hospital patient and could possible go under MAJOR surgery while there...just sayin'). The nurse we had was super nice and the hospital seems like it is on board with everything Bron and I want out of this labor. If I haven't already expressed this on here (which I think I have not) I will have an all natural birth - unless for medical reasons some sort of intervention needs to happen. With the group of doctors that I have plus some of the nurses and other staff at the hospital, and most importantly my supportive husband, I know we will have the birth experience that we desire. Plus having my mom there for an added layer of support for both Bron and I is going to be tremendous. And I think I'm actually excited about giving birth...haha!

This Thursday is our last (natural) childbirth class. I feel like it has really got us thinking and to start preparing for birth. I'm a little sad for it to end!

Starting Friday I now go to the dr every two weeks. A little...disruptive...but I guess it's better than going every week...oh wait, I'll have to do that in two months haha! Oh well. But this Friday I had to take the sugar test aka Gestational Diabetes test. I'm a little nervous. We'll see how it goes.

How far along? 27 weeks 5 days

Total weight gain: 22lbs
Stretch marks? No & still holding my breath...I feel like they are right around the corner.
Sleep: Sleep is getting a little harder. I wake up at least once still and it is getting a little harder to get comfortable & fall back asleep.
Best moment this week: There were so many, I had a really great weekend!
Miss Anything? Mmm coffee. I had a decaff pumpkin spiced latte on Saturday and had to have another cup of decaff today. It's like once I popped I can't stop! Hah!
Movement: I have felt her less this weekend, but I'm wondering if it is because I was up and moving around so much this weekend.
Food cravings: Anything pumpkin after that PSL!
Gender: Girl!
Labor Signs: I've had contractions off & on all weekend. Just BH...not worries!
Symptoms: Still taking Zantac daily & fatigue has made a come back.
Belly Button in or out? Inny!
Wedding rings on or off? I've got the whole set on this week, yeah! ;)
Happy or Moody most of the time: Very happy!
Looking forward to: Fall! I hate/love when Florida teases us with these "cooler" weeks. But our house is ready for our "fall" :).

Here are some bump photos for the week!