27 weeks: baby belly

so my belly has been in slight pain—nothing to worry about but the I could feel it stretching which isn't a pleasant feeling. it's not like it hurts, but it's not like a feeling of wow that feels great! I was thinking this past weekend that it's hard to remember what it feels like to not have this belly. clearly all my normal jeans don't fit but I don't feel "heavy" by any means. I've said this before it just feels like someone inflated my belly—I'm sure it'll feel different when baby gains a few pounds, but for now I just have this round bump that sticks out.

this morning she was really active. for the most part I haven't been able to feel her from the outside. usually, it's been more of a tap that only I know is happening unless you stare at my stomach for a while you'd be able to see my shirt move a bit. I put my hand on my belly when I was sitting at work and I could actually feel her kicking—I can't wait to show mark when I get home later!

I had the most frustrating shopping experience looking for a maternity bathing suit this weekend. to summarize think of suit shopping on a normal basis and then add a big belly. it's hard to feel awesome. so I have a really sweet preggers one-piece—can't wait to wear it. hah.

also, got to see aubbie's caela on sunday and it was a lot of fun. so exciting to see her grow and play with her. she has a lil personality and was so fun to hold and see her lil expressions—those few hours flew by! and I definitely have prego brain because I thought it was her half-birthday, really just her 5 month! I told her I'll teach her how to count when she's a lil older :)

overall, i've been hitting my 10,000 steps each day and I actually feel great. I was at 8,300 after work and I'm motivated to just keep moving to hit the mark. madi is benefiting from this too, so it's a win-win. :)

babe is about the size of a cauliflower.
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cravings: I really like la croix, I know it's not food but I enjoy it. found a new flavor too! coconut! which is perfect for summer. I of course would love to have ice cream and cookies on a normal basis, but if I give in I just have a little or else I just try to avoid it. (no need to add non-baby weight.)
aversions: none.

what's baby up to?
this week, our baby weighs almost 2 pounds and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended. she's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing her eyes, and perhaps even sucking her fingers. with more brain tissue developing, our baby's brain is very active now. while her lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning—with a lot of medical help—if she were to be born now. chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother her, so I'm just to just relax and enjoy the tickle.