28 Weeks = 3rd Trimester

28 Weeks = 3rd Trimester!

Baby Ellery weighs about 2.5 pounds and measures 

close to 15 inches head to heel

Hiccups and Festivals

I felt Ellery's hiccups for the first time on Saturday night! I had read about them so I knew what to expect. It felt like a consistent drum beat in my belly for about 5 minutes. I just kept thinking about how cute she looked and sounded in there with her little hiccups.

We had a fun weekend. The weather was gorgeous and we were able to get a lot done. Geoff washed his 2 loves...our cars. I went thrifting and found great frames for Ellery's room and other decor for the house. Sunday we went to the  Fest For All at downtown Baton Rouge. It left like a little piece of Chicago in BR. We brought Norman and he had a great time for about 10 minutes. Then he was literally dragging Geoff and I to shaded areas. Even all of the love pets from strangers weren't making him happy. So we left after about an hour and a half. But I had to have a wedding cake sno-cone before we left!

Geoff and Norman (trying to find shade)

Sno-cone happy

Diabetes Free!

I failed my first 1 hour glucose screening! I fasted for about 11 hours and then had my blood drawn. That number was fine. Then I drank a sugar solution that tasted like a watered down orange popsicle. An hour later they pricked my finger.  My blood needed to be under 140 and it was 141. So now I have to go back for a 3 hour glucose tolerance test next week where they will take my blood every hour! I thought I was doing great in the eating habit area. My diet really hasn't changed and I haven't gone crazy on ice cream and chocolate. Then my nurse told me that it's mostly genetic. My mom never had to take the test while pregnant with any of us so who knows if she was. After some research and talking to my nurse, a lot of people receive false positives for the first screening and then pass the second. Fingers crossed that I am one of those people! Gestational diabetes is no fun.

On a positive note, Ellery is doing great! Her heartbeat is right below my belly button which probably means she is upside down. However, she still has time to flip and by the way she moves in there I wouldn't be surprised if she did. Her heartbeat is strong and my fundal height is measuring at 26-27 centimeters, which is right on track for 27 weeks.

UPDATE: I passed the 3 hour glucose tolerance test today (4/10/13)! Actually, I passed the first 2 finger pricks and didn't have to take the third. So I am  gestational diabetes free! I will celebrate tonight with a blizzard from DQ.

Belly Movements

I thought long and hard about posting these videos. Who in the world wants to see my preggo belly (besides creeps who are into that kinda thing)? I have to remind myself that although this is a blog for friends and family, it was and still is my personal pregnancy journal. I know that I will want to remember Ellery's tiny movements at 27 weeks. She was performing baby gymnastics in there a couple of nights ago so I decided to video. The consistent up and down movement is me breathing, obviously.

Video 1: watch for movements at :06, :27 and 1:06

Video 2: watch for movements at :05 and :42

Easter 2013

Easter 2013 with the Guidrys

Dad, Mom, Anna, Geoff, Sara (with Ellery at 26.5 weeks) and Kelsey

With our 1st baby Norman

Last Round of Maternity Clothes

It's spring time in Louisiana (sorry to rub it in, Chicago and Missouri!) and I am running out of clothes to wear! My regular bottoms and tops aren't cutting it anymore and my work doesn't allow leggings (absurd). I've been rotating the few flowy dresses that I already have, a couple of Lori Hale's maternity dresses and the two maternity dresses I bought from Old Navy and Gap. So I decided to add this cute spring/summer orange eyelet sundress to the line up.

These demi panel slim crop pants from Gap will look chic during the spring and summer and hopefully I can continue to wear them after the pregnancy!

I was a fool to think that my regular tank tops would magically stretch over this baby bump. I bought these two rib-knit tanks from Old Navy that I'm hoping will be super comfy for the hot and muggy weekends to come. I can also add scarves and cardigans to change up the look.

Luckily Old Navy and Gap had 25%-30% deals going on today with free shipping for purchases over $50. Plus I had a gift card left over from Christmas and many Old Navy and Gap points saved up to make these grabs stress free!

25 Weeks and New Car

25 weeks today. Things are starting to get a LITTLE uncomfortable over here. But I'm trying not to complain because I know it only gets worse. No, I'm definitely about to complain here. Several times throughout the day my stomach is just so heavy!  When I stand up I have to hike it to the bathroom. When I sneeze it feels like I'm pulling a stomach muscle and I'm going to sneeze her out on accident. My mid back hurts a lot but I have no idea why. It's getting more and more difficult to roll over in bed and I get 5 hours of sleep max a night. I'm STARVING all day every day and I don't care what people say, if it's healthy it doesn't fill you up. I drink a ton of water to fill the void but then I just have to pee every 10 minutes (ok, maybe every 20 minutes). My regular tops and pants are no longer an acceptable option. And to top it all off, my tiredness is coming back. At least I haven't gone completely crazy on Geoff. Well, if you would ask him he might disagree. So much to look forward to in my 3rd trimester! 

Good news though! We bought a family car on Monday! Geoff was very diligent with his research and we finally decided on a used white 2010 Lexus RX 350. I have no idea what he will do with his spare time now.

24 Weeks

24 Weeks in Hannibal, MO

She is almost a foot long (as long as an ear of corn)

and weighs just over 1 pound!

What is Happening to My Body?!

I had my first nosebleed this morning. The first nosebleed in this pregnancy and in my life. I know that they are a perfectly normal pregnancy symptom (nosebleeds during pregnancy) so we didn't freak out. We stuffed my nose with toilet paper and carried on with getting ready for work.

My linea nigra is really making an appearance these days! And it's crooked, which is driving me crazy. The line ventures a little to the left of my belly button. On that note, my belly button is flat and could pop out any day. I won't even go into detail about other areas of my body that are noticeably darker.

None of these "issues" really bother me though. When Ellery moves or kicks me, I stop whatever I'm doing just to watch my stomach and feel her. It's amazing, and makes all of the adjustments worth it.

Organs

I asked Geoff the other day "Where do all of my organs go?" Then I googled it and found this interactive diagram. No wonder some people get heartburn! Go figure why I have to pee all of the time! This blew my mind.