30 Weeks

How far long? 30 weeks
Baby size? still about 16 inches and 3 pounds 
Total weight gain? 22 pounds

Maternity clothes? Absolutely

Sleep? Yes, but I am waking up earlier than usual. 

Best moment(s) this week? Our weekend visit to Wales. It was a great time with Katy, Ben and his parents!

Miss anything? Breathing easier while walking up stairs or inclines.

Movement? Yep, but I can tell room for Little M is starting to become sparse.

Food Cravings? Orange flavored Calippos - yummy UK ice lollies.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope

Gender? Boy!!!

Labor signs? Nope

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding ring on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time? Happy!

Looking forward to? Picking up Little M's crib bedding this weekend!

29 Weeks and Another Move on the Way

Jeff and I had a real 'case of the Mondays' yesterday. Before lunch, he received a call from our letting agent, who informed us that our landlord is now in a position where she needs to sell and not rent out the property we live in. We have only been living here since mid-December and now have 2 months to find a new home. A lot in me wants to be angry, bitter, and anxious, but what good would that do? I don't think entertaining questions as to why this is happening would be helpful, even though part of me wants to. Honestly, part of me wants to wallow with self pity in this situation. 

Time and time again though, Philippians 4:6-7 has been a great comfort.

⁶ do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. ⁷ And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Prayer helped me through Monday night, and I know it will continue to do so. I'm reminded of God's love through Jeff and Little M. This situation could be worse, and I keep telling myself that to keep some perspective. There are so many things to be thankful for. How blessed we still are!

As we are making this transition, I do ask for your prayers. They are greatly appreciated. 

How far long? 29 weeks
Baby size? about 17 inches and 2.9 pounds 
Total weight gain? I actually have an update here - 20 pounds.

Maternity clothes? Thanks to Mothercare and H&M {and Jeff for waiting outside each store while I tried clothes on - by the way, who thought having 1 changing room was a good idea?} I should be set for the remainder.

Sleep? Still sleeping and getting enough of it right now. I'm enjoying it and reminding myself this will all change once Little M is here. 

Best moment(s) this week? Visiting the Mum2Mum Market on Saturday and buying some cute clothes for our boy. Also, feeling him move during our first 'official' British barbeque with Ben and Katy on Sunday.

Miss anything? Life without heartburn!

Movement? Yes, so much wonderful movement. I like to look down and view the movements from the outside. They've become more noticeable and forceful every day.

Food Cravings? Nectarines

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope

Gender? Boy!!!

Labor signs? Nope

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding ring on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time? Happy but a bit emotional because of the impending move.

Looking forward to? First trip to Wales this weekend with Jeff, Ben, Katy and Monk.

28 Weeks

How far long? 28 weeks
Baby size? almost 16 inches and about 2.5 pounds 
Total weight gain? 12 pounds... still no new batteries in the scale {sigh}.

Maternity clothes? Yes and the two stain patches on the right pant/trouser leg keep reminding me that I need to buy another pair.

Sleep? I toss and turn from my left to right side throughout the night. Jeff will offer me extra pillows if I get really uncomfortable.

Best moment(s) this week? Feeling Little M move during some of my favorite Italian outings {gondola ride in Venice, trip to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, drive through the Dolomites, viewing the original statue of David by Michelangelo in the Gallery of the Academy of Florence}.

Miss anything? Taking decongestants for sinus issues. I have to let it run it's course, but thankfully, my asthma hasn't been affected.

Movement? Oh goodness, how to describe this. For those who have seen SNL's 'More Cowbell' skit, at times it feels like Little M is really 'exploring the space' as Will Ferrell's character Gene Frenkle does!

Food Cravings? Ritz crackers with peanut butter and strawberry/plum jelly.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope

Gender? Boy!!!

Labor signs? Nope

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding ring on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time? Happy, happy, happy.

Looking forward to? Sleeping in a bit on Saturday before hitting up a nearby mum2mum market.

27 Weeks

In our very 80's hotel room, I have been taking breaks while writing this update, to look outside my window to admire the Dolomites, a part of the Southern Limestone Alps. Yesterday, it was clearer and you could see some of the snow capped mountain tops, but there's more of a haze today. Either way, it's still beautiful, and I'm happy to be in the town of Belluno, Italy for the week. Jeff is working with a client here, and since we decided to make it our 'last trip before baby,' I'm enjoying this time with him.

How far long? 27 weeks
Baby size? about 15 inches and 1.93 pounds 
Total weight gain? I'm still sticking with 12 pounds {I, again, forgot to get a new battery for the scale before we left for this trip - hopefully can update next week.}

Maternity clothes? Yes, and it's becoming more apparent that I need to buy more.

Sleep? I'm still sleeping well, but a sea of pillows seem to be the solution for my aching back and legs. I never have that many around but the thought is very nice. I'm coping just fine with my two at the hotel. I'm surprised though that I haven't taken Jeff's pillows... yet.

Best moment(s) this week? Last Friday, Little M responded to Jeff's voice for the first time. The first time Little M responded to my voice was the week before, while Jeff was in Slovakia. I was beyond happy to share this moment with Jeff!

Miss anything? Tying my shoes in a normal fashion. The bump is making it more difficult.

Movement? I've been feeling lots of wonderful movement and am beginning to visibly see it 'on the outside.' Little M is usually moving in spurts throughout the day. He still settles down whenever I'm am ready to sleep. 

Food Cravings? Fresh fruit... and pastries. During the week for breakfast, I've been enjoying (too much really) the apricot croissant with a decaf, skinny latte from Caffe Nero. 

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope

Gender? Boy!!!

Labor signs? Nope

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding ring on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time? Happy, even though little things that don't matter seem to easily upset me lately.

Looking forward to? Riding a gondola in Venice this weekend with Jeff!