28 Weeks

Well, the past week in the Ricks house has been quite a busy one! As most of you know, I sell mattresses for Sealy Mattress for a living so big holidays are a huge retail event for us. I worked quite a bit last week including July 4th but did find some time to relax & enjoy some time with my hubby! We had a great time on Saturday at the lake with great friends & truly enjoyed some fun & relaxation after our busy work weeks.

On Sunday, my parents came over & helped us start the nursery painting & decorating! We had a great day & are so excited that the nursery is nearly complete. I'll update the blog soon with pics & details of the day.

Below is the 28 week "bump" shot & update. Please excuse my appearance but it had been a long day & I didn't want to forget to take the picture.

I love when Dooley wants to join in the weekly shot! :)

How far along? 28 weeks, 3 days

Total weight gain/loss: +17 lbs. 

Maternity clothes? Yes. The tank in this picture is from Old Navy maternity. I bought two colors because I found it on sale & I wear them all the time! 

Stretch marks? Nope! :)

Sleep: Still having hip pain & peeing about two times a night at this point. 

Best moment this week: Seeing Hatcher's nursery come together! I just love going in there & sitting in the rocker imagining what it will be like when he arrives!! 

Have you told family and friends: Yes!

Miss Anything? People's politeness. Just recently, I've had several people at check-out counters ask when my baby is due & when I tell them I still have 3 more months they say..."wow are you expecting twins" or "wow you're big so I'm sure you're going to have a big baby!!" Honestly, I've tried to be healthy throughout the pregnancy but I know every pound I gain is for this sweet boy so I don't care but I do wish strangers would keep their thoughts to themselves sometimes!!! 

Movement: Lots of movement & I love every minute of it!!

Food cravings: Still fruit loops, anything with peanut butter & fruit.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not at this point.

Have you started to show yet: Yes

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: No

Belly measurement: 37 inches around

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On...but my wedding band is getting very tight.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Looking forward to: Having our maternity pictures taken this weekend by the talented Tracy Thompson of Photography by Tracy T. We'll also be spending some quality time with my family & some old friends while in LaGrange!