28 Weeks

Ohhh baby.  Here I am at 28 weeks.  I didn't feel large until I looked at this picture.  Now I feel like a hippo.  Whatever.  Only 12 more weeks of growing left to do...I may or may NOT post pictures of myself after 28 weeks...we'll see how huge I get.  If I end up looking like Jessica Simpson did, I promise that there will be NO photos of me ANYWHERE!  Despite the extra pounds I've put on, I'm really glad that my baby is growing and healthy.  Bring on the lbs if it gives me a healthy daughter.

I have elicited many more stares and comments from strangers:

1) The other day at the gym, a guy who looked exactly like Mr. Clean's twin brother (bald head and bulging muscles) came up to me and asked me if working out was okay with my doctor.  I reassured him that it was just fine:)  Nice to know that even muscle heads care about unborn babies and their health!

2) A cashier at the grocery store told me that I looked "really cute pregnant and that I was not really huge like some women."  I replied that I probably would become large as I still had 3 months to go.  She replied, "Oh..wow."  I didn't feel so cute anymore :)

I'm excited to start the third trimester!  Can't believe I'll be holding our baby in my arms soon!

I Am Sooo Interesting...

My sister informed me that my big, prego belly would elicit a lot of advice from various people I run into.  I did NOT expect my ever-growing belly to turn heads, though..

Here's a few examples...

1)  I was waiting for Joel at church and the pastor's  4 year-old son ran past me.  My belly must have caught his eye because he zoomed back to where I was standing and practically shouted,  "You are pregnant!  I replied, "Yep, I'm having a baby."  He immediately asked "When did it get in there?"  I've never been asked this question, except by my OB.  I thought quickly and answered, "The baby is about 6 months old!"  I'm just glad he didn't ask me HOW it got in there :)

2)  The other pastors son caught a glimpse of me the day before and observed "You are having a baby."  I affirmed his observation.  He wanted to know "when it was going to come out?"  I never knew little boys would be so interested in pregnant people!  I wonder if Joel asked pregnant ladies any funny questions when he was little?

3)  My car mechanic asked me "How I was handling the heat?"  I think this is the question I get asked the most.

4) Whenever I meet new people or run into those I have not seen in a while,  I always notice their eyes darting from my eyes to my stomach.  I can see they are DYING to ask whether I'm pregnant or not.  Ha ha..I know that feeling.

Diaper Lessons

Joel has never changed a diaper, so I thought I'd give him a lesson.  While Cocoa Marshmallow (my childhood teddy bear) is a bit bigger than our newborn will be (I hope!!!), I thought he'd make a good substitute for the time being.  Joel looks really enthused about getting his picture taken with a fluffy, diapered, teddy bear, right? :)

Week 25

Week 25.  Holy Moly.  I'm always hungry!  Do I really have 15 weeks left?  I can't imagine getting much bigger, but am very excited to see my little girl in a few short months!!

Prego Thoughts...

How I feel I look.... (chipmunk cheeks)

How I really look....

I've been telling Joel that his primary job at this point in time is to convince me that I look pretty, despite the pounds I'm packing on.  Let's see how he's doing...

1)  The other day I was wearing a very comfortable summer dress.  He stated that "I looked like I was wearing a mu mu."  Although, I wasn't planning on wearing that outfit in public...I now refuse to walk Maddie in it.

2)  He is constantly amazed by my appetite.  So am I.

3)  He pats my back while I'm losing the aforementioned appetite in the toilet.  Isn't that the sweetest thing ever?  It doesn't make me feel pretty, but I do feel very loved!  BTW...Am I the only pregnant women that started getting morning sickness in her 2nd trimester?

4)  He constantly reassures me that my face does not look puffier than it used to...I still think he's lying!

Despite the mu mu comment....I think he is doing a pretty good job...

Another Visit to the Big City

9/11 Memorial

Joel-not quite sure how to pose at a memorial (hence the lack of smile)

Lady Liberty

Don't take a picture of the tired and hot pregnant lady!

Kate was tired, too.

Is a phone more interesting then the Statue of Liberty?  I guess it is when you are 3!

One of the girls favorite parts of NJ...our fancy apple photo booth. .I'm pretty sure they took at LEAST 300 pics of themselves.

Come again, girls!!