Making Progress...

This week I hit the 27-week mark. That means I am in my final week of the second trimester and FINALLY feel like this pregnancy is moving along quickly. I don't go back to the high risk doctor for 3 more weeks and I'm nervous to see how big Jack grows in that time. There were 3 weeks between my last two appointments and he gained over a pound.

Next week I start off my third trimester by repeating the 1 hour glucose test. I pray I pass it this time because I'd love to not have to repeat the 3 hour test again. I am absolutely elated and terrified to think that Jack will be here in 12 weeks or less! We have so much to do and our house is just beginning the framing process so the race is on...

Here are my picture updates for 27 weeks:

Before I ever got pregnant, Michael's sister offered us her crib. I absolutely love the crib and am thankful for one less thing to buy for Jack. :) We did a trial run to make sure we had all the screws for it this week. This is where it's extremely difficult that we don't have a nursery or house to start setting up.

My stomach isn't the only thing growing lately. ;) Yesterday our lumber was dropped off for our house and they will begin framing this weekend. I am SO excited to see the house take shape and be able to walk around inside. It's scary to think we will be in a new house in less than 60 days and Jack will be here in less than 90 days.

Love, 

The GROWING Goodins

"That's my boy!"

Mini G's size: According to babycenter.com, at 26 weeks the average baby weighs "a pound and two-thirds" which is roughly 1lb 5 oz. Well... we already know our chunk weighed more than that at 22.5 weeks. At 26 weeks, Jack was estimated to weigh 2lbs 9oz which, according to babycenter's weight chart, is the average size for a 30-week baby. Oh boy! His body was measuring 28.5 weeks roughly and his head was measuring over 29 weeks. At this point, I pray this baby slows down or I'm afraid to see what he comes out as.

Weight gain: I fluctuate between 11 to 13 pounds gained at this point. I went to Zumba this week but the high risk doctor told me to ask my OB if it was still smart to keep going. Since it is finally warming up I can at least go for walks with Cooper to get some exercise in. 

Best moment this week: The ultrasound tech surprised us with a 3D ultrasound. I've never seen one in person before and it was amazing to see the details of his face. At first, he would not move his hands from his face but she poked at him a little and he gave in for a few minutes. Then turned his back to us. Rotten like his father. ;) We also found out that Jack's right kidney seems to be within normal range for fluid so we're really only concerned about his left kidney at this point. His left kidney still had plenty of fluid so they will continue to monitor me every 3-4 weeks with an ultrasound. The ultrasound tech also noted how wiggly our little man is. I see a recurring theme here ... I don't think he likes sitting still.

Food cravings: Root Beer floats! Yum. :) I've been eating one every few nights but keep it to  a small glass. I drove by HotBox pizza the other day and have been thinking about their breadsticks and cheese ever since but have yet to give in to that one.

Symptoms: HEARTBURN. It's killing me. I plan on asking my doctor for something stronger than Tums when she returns from vacation next week.

Looking forward to: More movement and watching our house continue to progress. I'm ready to move in, paint and get settled in.

Next appointment: I have to repeat the glucose test in 2 weeks. I pray that I pass the 1-hour test so I don't have to repeat the horrible 3-hour test. 

Here's our little man...

Love, 

The GROWING Goodins

25.5 weeks and a house

Last week and this week I have been on Spring Break and it's been good and bad. The good part is knowing I didn't have to go to work in the morning. The bad part is this horrible weather Indiana has surprised us with. In other good news, they've been working on our house and it's moving right along! Being on break has allowed me extra time to drive by and check out the progress. They are estimating that our foundation will be laid and framing will be started by the end of next week! :)

We go to the high risk doctor on Thursday and I'm excited to see how Jack is growing. He's been moving and rolling all he can in there and I'm afraid of the time when he runs out of room and gets his foot stuck in my rib. Luckily, I'm only dealing with complete uncomfortableness and raging heartburn lately. The heartburn has been keeping me awake at night and Tums aren't touching it. I may need something stronger... 

I will update on Jack on Thursday or Friday. For now, here are some updates on our house. I can't WAIT for them to get the framing done and start seeing progress on the house itself. For now, here's my 25 week pictures: 

I don't feel like I got much bigger the past week or two... 

I'm sure I'll hit another growth spurt soon to make up for it.

& here are our house pictures...

Beginning process of laying the footers.

footers and foundation walls

 Plumbing!

Not the inside of our house (yet) but excited for our white trim and two panel doors. :)

Love, 

The GROWING Goodins