What's Up Wednesday

I'm linking up with Shay, Shaeffer and Mel today for What's Up Wednesday! Yahoo for short weeks after a long weekend - #amiright? Hope you all had a great Labor Day weekend and a good start to this short week!

1) WHAT WE'RE EATING THIS WEEK

I haven't gotten around to planning meals for the week yet but I'm sure it'll consist of our regulars -  tacos, pizza, grilled cheese, etc. Easy things of course!

2) WHAT I'M REMINISCING ABOUT

My 'on this day' Facebook feature keeps showing me pictures of when I was studying abroad in Ireland 5 years ago. That trip taught me so much about life in general - I love thinking back on it with a smile.

3) WHAT I'M LOVING

Probably weird but PEACHES. Haha! I bought a few randomly at Wal-Mart one day and I've had at least one a day since then. They're definitely not the best peaches in the world but they're still yummy. 

4) WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO

We went 'shopping' this past weekend in the cities. We were hoping to sit in a bunch of gliders at a few different Babies R Us stores but they didn't have much out to try so it was kind of a bust. BUT while we were there - we added a whole bunch of stuff to our registry and basically dove head first into all things baby. It was so fun! When we got home we ended up ordering the glider we wanted online - I'll share soon!

5) WHAT I'M DREADING

Ummm... I suppose I'm dreading getting to the uncomfortable part of pregnancy? I still feel GREAT right now (27 weeks tomorrow) so I suppose that's the thing I'm least looking forward to right now. 

6) WHAT I'M WORKING ON

All things Baby. The crib came in yesterday, the glider should be here in a week or two - so exciting. I've also been working hard on our registries. My family is planning our first baby shower so we've been working on that, too! 

7) WHAT I'M EXCITED ABOUT

FALL!!!!!!!!!!! I love fall so much. I've got my fall candles burning and I can't wait to make yummy fall foods like chili, BBQs, and everything pumpkin. My hoodies are waiting to come out, too - cooler temps are coming!! 

My FAVORITE fall candle. Perfect mix of sweet and spicy :)

8) WHAT I'M WATCHING/READING

Still watching Grey's Anatomy for the second or third time.. :) The only show we've been keeping up with on Hulu is America's Got Talent. We're a few episodes behind but there's so many good acts this year! I love that show. Randy and I watched a couple movies this weekend - Deadpool and We're the Millers. I didn't really love Deadpool but We're the Millers was funny! It was pretty crude humor at times but still funny. 

I've been reading The Hypnotist's Love Story by Liane Moriarty for over a month now.. I hit a boring spot and haven't pushed through to the end yet. I really need to do that so I can move on to another book! 

9) WHAT I'M LISTENING TO

Praying by Ke$ha has been at the top of my list.

10) WHAT I'M WEARING

None of my normal clothes - that's for sure. Pretty much only maternity stuff at this point - dresses, maxi skirts, jeans/shirts, etc. Nothing super fun!

11) WHAT I'M DOING THIS WEEKEND

Saturday morning I'm doing makeup for a wedding then we have Ribfest Saturday night. All the fire departments in the area get together and make ribs, then people come and they can try some from each town and then vote for whose they like best! I don't really LOVE ribs but Randy's on the fire department so I'll go just for fun. Sunday morning I have to sing for church but after that we'll just be cleaning up around the house, probably doing more baby things and relaxing.

12) WHAT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH

September... Getting through the last of wedding season! And the start of all things fall like I said earlier. 

13) WHAT ELSE IS NEW

Not much - just a growing belly and our lives being consumed by all things baby!

Have a great rest of your week!

25 Week Bumpdate!

Once again... I wrote this back when I actually was 25 weeks but I'm just now getting around to posting it. I'll be 27 weeks this Thursday.

Due date: December 7th, 2017

How far along: 25 weeks exactly!

Gender: BOY!!!!

Baby’s name: We have a few favorites but we’re still not 100% on it. I feel like at this point I need to see him to know if it fits!

Size of the baby: Cauliflower.. which I’m guessing is a whole head of cauliflower? About a foot long and just over a pound.

Movement: Feeling kicks all the time. I love it.

Total weight gain so far: Around 15 pounds.

Symptoms: Swollen ankles and leg cramps. I’m still trying to put my feet up when I can – especially when I’m sleeping. They’re still swollen pretty much every day, some days are worse than others. The leg cramps will wake me up at night, usually every night. I’m trying to drink more water and have a banana regularly. I also tried some compression socks the other night to try and bring the swelling down but the ones I bought were too much – I need a lower level of compression. I could barely get them off and on. Randy had to help me; it was a sight to see.

Most recent doctor appointment: I just did my glucose test this week and we had a prenatal appointment Friday morning. I passed my glucose test, my blood pressure is great, baby's heartbeat was good - all is looking great! And P.S. I didn't think the glucose test was as bad as I've read about online ;)

Belly button in or out: In. I think it’ll be a little bit yet before it pops out.

Favorite maternity clothes right now: Dresses. More specifically, maxi dresses/skirts. They’re just the easiest and comfiest things to wear. I’m not sure what I’ll wear if it gets really cold in November/December. I despise wearing pants right now!

Stretch marks: None so far!

Sleep: Pretty good. It seems my new normal is to wake up once per night due to leg cramps, go downstairs to get an ice pack to help with the cramping and then pee while I’m at it. Once the leg cramps subside, I can usually fall back asleep pretty quickly.

Mood: I feel like overall I haven’t been that bad. As long as I’m fed - I am known to get hangry for sure! On my mom’s birthday we went out to eat for lunch with the family. Before we got there I ran a few errands with Randy. I was SO crabby at him because I was hungry and I just wanted to get there and eat! Right when we arrived I ordered a basket of fries. Once I got some of those in me I was fine.. and proceeded to eat my whole plate of chicken quesadillas. Obviously. So to sum up – I’m not that moody unless I’m hungry and Randy’s a saint.

Food cravings: I don’t feel like I’ve been craving much of anything lately. Once in awhile I’ll crave a glass of milk – white or chocolate. Cereal has been great lately. Oh and my favorite snack is banana cream yogurt with graham crackers crushed on top. It’s like a mini banana cream pie! But with about 12 grams of protein ;)

Favorite moment this week: Just feeling the little baby kick!

Biggest complaint: Swelling/leg cramps. It’s really nothing compared to what other ladies go through during pregnancy but that’s all I have to complain about! I’m grateful.

Recent baby purchase: Ummm I don’t think we’ve purchased anything since the last time I posted. But my sister-in-law gave us the cutest onesie and a baby calendar to mark all his special ‘firsts’! The onesie says ‘I’m just a stud muffin looking for my cupcake’ – haha! So cute.

Hubby: Like I said.. he’s a saint. He’s just really excited to meet the little fella.

Nursery: Hasn’t been touched in a few weeks. I’ve done a few minor things but nothing really worth sharing.

Labor signs: None!

Looking forward to: I think we’re going to register soon.. I’m half excited and half thinking we’ll be overwhelmed with all the decisions we’ll be making.

I'll leave you with a few pictures.. :)