27 Weeks

How Far Along: 27 weeks

Size of Baby: Almost 2 lbs and 14.5'' long-about the size of a head of cauliflower

Total Weight Gained/Lost: 16 lbs

Maternity Clothes: Exclusively wearing maternity pants. My options in pre-pregnancy tops are getting limited so the majority of tops are maternity.

Movement: She's still moving a lot and I love it!

Sleep: I'm sleeping pretty good still. The crazy, vivid dreams are back and I do have to get up about once a night to use the bathroom.

What I miss: My brain-I've definitely been experiencing what people have referred to as "pregnancy brain." Just today I forgot where I parked and ended up on the wrong level of the parking deck.

Cravings: I'm back to the sweets. I ran into CVS this afternoon to get a few things we needed and ended up with a bag of Swedish Fish and 4 Cadbury Cream Eggs in my basket.

Aversions: None

Symptoms: I've been noticing that I have been getting winded pretty easily these days.

Highlights from this week: Making some more progress on Lilah's nursery! Below are some pictures of our new glider and her name over the crib. The last major piece of furniture we still need to purchase is the dresser. We still have a ways to go decorating wise but once I get the dresser in there I can concentrate on the smaller details.

Nursery Progress

Lilah's crib bedding is here!!! I ordered it a little over a month ago and have been anxiously awaiting its arrival and it is finally here!!! I am in LOVE! Let me tell you--choosing the crib bedding was one of the most difficult decisions thus far in my pregnancy. :) I scoured the internet trying to find exactly what I had envisioned for her nursery. I didn't want anything too "cute-sy" or overly pink and no animals. I was so excited when I knew I had finally found "the one" when I came across the Polka Tot Designs website!!

The pictures really do not do it justice--it is so much prettier in person!

Big Brother Dread

Dread was hanging out with me while I put together the bedding and after I took some pictures he was looking up at me with his sad puppy eyes. So, I took a few pictures of him and told him that he was still mama's baby and my "star subject." He got soo excited and started chasing his tail and attacking me and the camera with big kisses. What a sweet, little guy!

In other news, today marks Week 26! My photographer aka Jep got home late today and I was already in my pjs so we'll postpone the latest "weekly photo."

Quick Trip to Auburn

Earlier this week Allison and I presented at the Alabama Transition Conference in Auburn.

During our short visit we had to make a stop to see the trees at Toomer's Corner and get a picture!

Every time I'm in Auburn I just realize how much I miss it! It's also a little weird being back and thinking that the next visit Jep and I will have a little one in tow. Oh, I can't wait for our little future Auburn Tiger!!! :)

25 Weeks

How Far Along: 25 weeks
Size of baby: Eggplant, weighing 1.5 lbs. and 13.5'' long

Total Weight Gained/Lost: Approx. 11 lbs.

Maternity Clothes: Practically got a new wardrobe this past weekend with a little help from my mom! :)

Movement: Little Lilah has been a wiggle worm! I've actually been able to see her move through my clothes lately.
Sleep: Still been sleeping good

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach

Cravings: Cheetos

Aversions: None
Symptoms: Definitely an increase in appetite
Highlights from this week: My mom coming to visit and spoiling sweet, little Lilah already! :) We had a jam-packed weekend full of shopping and my poor feet

were sore for days but it was so worth it!