Twenty-eight weeks was a huge milestone for me! Back in the fall, I planned a trip to California to visit family and friends, but more importantly, to celebrate my Grandma's 90th birthday! When I booked the ticket, I thought "Oh geeze, 28 weeks is so far away, end of April, I've got tiiiiiime". NOPE! That sure did come up fast! I don't know how the time is flying as fast as it is but to almost be out of the 20's is amazing.
Mom and Dad flew out on Wednesday, Mike (my brother) and I headed out on Thursday, and Casie (my sister) and Mike (brother in law) came out Friday.
Thursday started off with a trip to the birth center for my gestational diabetes test and to gather my records...juuuuust in case anything happened whilst on the road. The diabetis (thank you Wilford Brimly) test wasn't as bad as everyone plays it off to be. Don't get me wrong, delicious is NOT a word I would use to describe the drink, but it didn't make me want to toss my cookies. (I still haven't heard from the BC about the outcome but they did say that no news is good news!) The flight on Thursday night was uneventful. Mikey was a big help and very patient with the preggo. Although, I wasn't a nightmare preggo flying so I think I made it a little easy on him - in my opinion! AND I brought snacks so how can he get mad with that!?
By the time we landed in LA, I had drank over a liter of water...and peed out only maybe 1/2 cup. In 6 hours. My flip flops barely fit and by the time we got to the car, there were some good size flip flop dents in the top of my feet. Yuck. The swelling continued in the feet and cankle region for the entire trip. Somehow, magically, the fluid managed to ease up a little bit on the flight home. Yay!! I think I got a preview of my summer...whomp whomp.
So, Grandma only knew that Mom and Dad were headed out so it was a big surprise when the grandkids came in.
She was so cute! She touched my belly and said "Oh honey!! I never thought I'd see you this way!" That made the swollen feet worth it :)
And then Casie and Mike showed up! That look says it ALL!
Later that night, after visiting with Grammy Bear for a little while, I headed over to see some CA friends from back in the day. They've all had kids and it's fun to see them as moms and meet their kiddos. Four friends, seven kids! And a surprise baby shower! I was very surprised and touched by their thoughtfulness and generosity.
Best buddies (I secretly hope they get married some day)
Serious string cheese conversation going on over here
The best part (well aside from the cake...and presents...and all the wine) about this picture is that Janet MADE all of that! Table, bench, shelves, the whole thing!! Can she please come and Janet my house?
The next day was THE birthday party! It was the first time that all of Grandma's 6 kids were together in 10 years. TEN YEARS! A daughter from North Carolina, a son from New Mexico, another from Texas, and three more from California.
She's so cute :)
Theeeeeeen, after the party (and a preggo nap on the porch swing) the fam went to the beach for some sunset viewing - and maybe a milkshake on the pier.
How far along: At the time of the CA trip, 28 weeks and 2 days
Mom and Dad flew out on Wednesday, Mike (my brother) and I headed out on Thursday, and Casie (my sister) and Mike (brother in law) came out Friday.
Thursday started off with a trip to the birth center for my gestational diabetes test and to gather my records...juuuuust in case anything happened whilst on the road. The diabetis (thank you Wilford Brimly) test wasn't as bad as everyone plays it off to be. Don't get me wrong, delicious is NOT a word I would use to describe the drink, but it didn't make me want to toss my cookies. (I still haven't heard from the BC about the outcome but they did say that no news is good news!) The flight on Thursday night was uneventful. Mikey was a big help and very patient with the preggo. Although, I wasn't a nightmare preggo flying so I think I made it a little easy on him - in my opinion! AND I brought snacks so how can he get mad with that!?
By the time we landed in LA, I had drank over a liter of water...and peed out only maybe 1/2 cup. In 6 hours. My flip flops barely fit and by the time we got to the car, there were some good size flip flop dents in the top of my feet. Yuck. The swelling continued in the feet and cankle region for the entire trip. Somehow, magically, the fluid managed to ease up a little bit on the flight home. Yay!! I think I got a preview of my summer...whomp whomp.
Close up of the fluff...it was bad
So, Grandma only knew that Mom and Dad were headed out so it was a big surprise when the grandkids came in.
She was so cute! She touched my belly and said "Oh honey!! I never thought I'd see you this way!" That made the swollen feet worth it :)
And she couldn't get over how tall Mikey was!
And then Casie and Mike showed up! That look says it ALL!
Later that night, after visiting with Grammy Bear for a little while, I headed over to see some CA friends from back in the day. They've all had kids and it's fun to see them as moms and meet their kiddos. Four friends, seven kids! And a surprise baby shower! I was very surprised and touched by their thoughtfulness and generosity.
Best buddies (I secretly hope they get married some day)
Serious string cheese conversation going on over here
The best part (well aside from the cake...and presents...and all the wine) about this picture is that Janet MADE all of that! Table, bench, shelves, the whole thing!! Can she please come and Janet my house?
She's so cute :)
The grandkids in attendance
All that's missing is my little wifey!
My fave :) I love that belly
How far along: At the time of the CA trip, 28 weeks and 2 days
Total weight gain: 15.8lbs
Maternity clothes: That striped dress is non-maternity! Jess said - "well, it's maternity when you're wearing it"
Symptoms: LOTS of super fun kicks
Stretch marks: None
Sleep: Still need more
Best moment of this week: Surprising Grandma, of course!
What's new this week: This week he's weighing in around 2 1/4 lbs and almost 15 inches. I think most of the inches are getting jabbed into my left rib! He's blinking and apparently has some eye lashes! He can also see light if it were to flash on my belly - kind of tempting to shine a flashlight on the belly but I don't want to blind the poor guy!
Miss anything: That week, I missed normal shoes
Movement: TONS
Food cravings: None
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing much
Have you started to show yet: Can youuuuu see the belly bump?
Gender: Still a boy?
Labor signs: None
Belly button in or out: Almost flush with the rest of the belly
Wedding rings on or off: Off
Happy or moody most of the time: I'm trying really hard to be happy but sometimes I am a crabby patty
Looking forward to: Getting rid of some of that fluid!
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