Monkey Update

I figured, I'm back, I have a couple minutes, might as well update this thing.

 

Monkey Update:

How Far Along: 28 Weeks

Size of baby: Baby Center says, 15.5 inches and 2 poundsMaternity Clothes: long shirts and my belly bandGender: Girl - Meredith Raine (pretty sure that's not a secret anymore)Movement: Not as much as I'd life, but I can see it on the outside.  She makes my whole stomach move sometimes.What I miss: Good night's sleep, not having to go to the bathroom every 1 1/2
What I'm enjoying: Being lazy, swimming cause it's the only time I can be on my stomach

Symptoms: Lots of potty time, fatigue (again)Cravings: Yesterday I wanted White Cheddar popcorm

Exciting Moments: The first time she moved and I felt it with my hand, I about freaked out. 

I'm home again, and I won't see anyone from my family until October when my mom comes down.  Not sure when I'll see everyone else again.  Babies take money, and ours is in short supply.  But it was great to see family and visit with my friends.  Now I have 3 weeks, before school starts :)

Kicking and Punching

We went to see Transformers the other night, and all I could do was pay attention to the newest phenomenon going on with my body.  Enough that, I didn't even realize the main bad-guy was Megatron...go figure.

Monkey - AKA Meredith Raine for those who don't know - has decided that just my feeling her isn't enough anymore and has started actually making my stomach move.  It's AWESOME!!  I literally thought I was going to cry.  I think it's the coolest thing when something you have no control over, yet is still a part of you, starts doing things on it's own.  Yeah for my little independent child!

In other news - Michigan is muggy and hot...but I wouldn't trade being with my family for anything.  We went bowling the other night and it was really fun watching my dad bowl on a team with 4 girls (3 under 4).  He does a great job with them!  Today the clan is going to Lake Michigan, and apparently I'm so excited, Monkey decided I didn't need to sleep.  I've been up since 6:30 :(  I have No-Bakes and a well updated facebook page to prove I was at least productive.

The only thing I regret is that we haven't spent much time with Thomas' family (not really on purpose).  Hopefully we'll get over there a couple times this week.  I have other friends I need to meet up with as well and a long awaited dinner with my parents this week.  YEAH!!