28 Weeks

I got to experience my first baby showers last week and they were wonderful!  Kevin's co-workers gave us a shower before school got out for the end of the year, and I had a shower at my house over the weekend.  I'm so grateful for all of the support (and of course, gifts) that everyone has given!  Seeing everything for Lily is making me realize how soon she's going to be here.  We received a car seat and a stroller, and I can't get over how tiny she's going to be!  I just can't wait to meet her!  Her kicks and jabs are getting so strong at this point as well.  I love feeling how big & strong she's getting :)

27 Weeks

Hello third trimester - we're in the home stretch!  Only 3 more months until my due date, and I'm getting excited.  This week is when Lily is supposed to start to be able to see as her eyes are now open and she can blink, respond to light, etc.  It's incredible how each and every week brings more new and amazing characteristics.  A few weeks ago the focus was on hearing and with this week emphasizing sight, I can't help but be amazed at how Lily is growing into a true baby right inside this tummy of mine!  Take a look for yourself, here's my 27 week belly picture! :)

26 Weeks

Wow - she is getting big!  I had an ultrasound done on Monday and she is up to 1 lb 15 oz!  I can now feel her movements really consistently throughout the day.  I was feeling her during certain periods, like morning, afternoon and at night.  Now she's making herself know pretty much all day long.  It occurred to me that I'm going to miss feeling all the movement after she's here.  But, I'm sure I'll be much too happy to be holding her in my arms to miss having her in my tummy!  Speaking of tummies... here's my 26 week belly picture.

25 Weeks

I'm definitely starting to feel some growing pains now.  My right side has been pretty sore.  It almost feels like the cramp you get when you're out of breath, and it sometimes shoots across the front on my stomach.  I guess my muscles are just starting to make room.  Lily should reach about 2 pounds by the end of this week.  That means that she's pretty much doubled in size in the last 4 weeks - no wonder I'm a little sore!  Below is my 25 week belly picture.

24 Weeks

Finally, a bump!  Well, it seems that my Wheaties are finally kicking in.  Over the last 4 or 5 days I have suddenly and FINALLY gotten my baby bump.  While it's still not huge, it's definitely there and can clearly be seen in all of my clothes.  I finally went maternity clothes shopping this week as well.  It was a lot more fun that I thought, and I got some really cute stuff.  It's nice to finally be dressing in maternity clothes designed to show off my growing bump!  Can you see the bump?  Below is my 24 week belly picture.