28 Weeks and counting

Well, no major milestones this week or appointments, so just a quick blog for the 2 of you who read this! This week is going well, still feeling fine and dandy! Going to the dentist tomorrow, which I don't think is affected by pregnancy too much, as long as I don't have a cavity! And (knock on wood) seeing as I've never had one, we should be okay! Oh and I can't have x-rays done. I'm glad I waited a while, early on in the pregnancy, I never would have been able to handle all the hands and tools in my mouth. I couldn't even brush my tounge in the first trimester, it made me gag!

I keep looking at my belly pictures and thinking the belly looks about the same in the last few. I swear it's growing!! She's definitely getting bigger, and I'll bet she'll be long, like her cousin and uncle. (it very much runs in the family) She has learned a new habit this week of pushing on Mommy's ribs, especially in the middle of the night. I wouldn't think it would hurt that much, but YEOW! If I shift positions, she stops, but it hurts enough to wake me up. It's weird, it's not like a quick kick, it's more like she just pushes on my rib as hard as she can and doesn't move it. I also have had my first experiences with some minor heartburn. Nothing major, I'm not complaining, just stating a fact. It usually happens if I have a full meal and lay down too soon.

Big weekend coming up and I'm so excited!! My brother and sister-in-law are coming home on leave from Afghanistan! They're (of course!) bringing my niece too. I can't wait to see them! (well, they're SUPPOSED to be here Sat, as long as all flights go well. That's military for you. If you don't know what I mean, that's just the way it is!) Anyway, we're praying they won't have any complications and that they'll arrive safe and sound.

AND, Sunday is my baby shower!! I actually have 2 coming up. This one is for close friends and family. The wonderful Jennifer and Elaine are throwing it for me at mom's house. I'm so excited! It will be so nice to see several friends that I haven't seen in a while, all at once! The lovely ladies of my church are throwing one for me in April as well. So fun! (I didn't have a bridal shower of any kind, intentionally, so this is double fun for me!)

Nelson continues to be a wonderful and supportive Daddy-to-be throughout this process. He still brings me breakfast in bed every morning and is great about helping me when I need it. He's actually gained some sympathy weight, which of course, he's thrilled about! He is nowhere near my weight, as always, but he's pretty proud of himself. Of course, you can't tell in the slightest. He weighs himself when we see the midwife. It brings him joy. Hopefully, we will get some baby presents which have to be put together on Sunday. He loves assembling things! He already has the crib together. More to come after this weekend!