28 weeks

 Week 28 - Baby's weight equals a Chinese cabbage

I've been told to grab a 2 lbs. pot roast next time I'm at the grocery store -- not because that's what I should eat for dinner, but because that's roughly what the baby now weighs.

So far I've been AMAZED at how accurate the books I've been reading are. One day I'll start feeling a certain way only to read that I'm right on schedule with how I'm supposed to feel at this stage in my pregnancy.

For example, it's been right about the time frame that I should feel baby kicks, when my legs should start cramping... even when my back starts to get sore. It's bizarre.

28 weeks. Pfew -- only 12 more to go...

Baby showers!

Thanks to my fantastic best friend, sister and cousin for setting up my two baby showers!

Here's the deets (that's short for details):

Friend Shower
April 17 at 12 p.m.
Stonehill Apartments
(3501 Xenium Lane N. - Plymouth, Minn.)
Hosted by Sara Salas
952-393-9925 // sarasmile1515@yahoo.com

Family Shower
April 24 at 1 p.m.
Nancy Wright's home
(10633 Brunswick Circle - Edina, Minn.)
Hosted by Katie Maddaus and Maddie Burke
K: 612-770-4435, M: 612-281-2075

27 weeks!

My hair has grown a good few inches since week 14 when I chopped it.

Baby rode a roller coaster this weekend when Mom (that's me) got a stomach virus on Sunday. Think first trimester sickness and multiply it by 5 million - that's how I felt. Baby was loving it. Every time Mommy got sick, baby started kicking like crazy.

Not all was lost. I got to go shopping with "Grandma Burke," which was fun. It was fun to get to show someone (other than Jamer) all the stuff I was registering for. :)

Baby continues to kick, kick, kick and I think I can now tell the difference between kicks and hiccups - only because hiccups are lighter and more rhythmic than the random kicks. I can officially see my tummy move when the baby kicks too, although no one else has noticed it.

This week baby weighs almost 2 lbs. - or the same as a head of cauliflower.

Onesies by Auntie Maddie

I knew that hippie stuff would come in handy one day! Don't you LOVE these?! Auntie Maddie is so talented.

100 and counting...

Grandma and Grandpa Burke's countdown to Baby Grumish -- taken March 8, 2010

When they found out I was pregnant, my parents started calling their future grandchild "JJ" as in "Jamer Jackie" for a boy or "Jackie Jamer" for a girl.

Those of you who know my parents, know they're a little crazy with the countdown clock. It counts down everything - Christmas, Spring Break, Back to School ... everything. When I was planning my wedding, it was even counting down then. Now, it's counting down to June 16, 2010 -- "JJ's birthday."

On Monday, March 8, I got a picture message from my dad (see above) with the message "Under 100 days!"

 

 Baby Grumish is now the length of an English hothouse cucumber.

How much mo' can she grow?

 As requested by Ms. Kara "Princess #2" Keepers
A "bump" photo - with the shirt down.

I’ve always been a jeans and T-shirt kind of girl. The problem is ... my T-shirts don’t fit anymore!

Today several people have been commenting on my stomach. I’m not sure if I grew that much over the weekend or if it’s the shirt.

Co-worker: “Jackie! I usually see you sitting down. This is the first time I’ve noticed ... (points to belly) Cute!”

Husband: “That shirt really accentuates your bump.”

Then, after lunch, my bosses boss (yes, the super boss) said “Looking GOOD!” as I walked by in the break room. Then he asked me how I was feeling - to which I replied "Large."

In looking at the photo above, I've decided that it was the shirt. Dang, I look big.

If I had my way, I’d wear sweatpants to work every day. I’ll admit that these maternity jeans are WAY more comfy than regular jeans, but still - nothing can beat them baggy sweatpants (and the Reebok’s with the straps - with the straps!) - sorry I couldn’t resist that lyric.

Yesterday I ordered a shirt online in hopes that I can wear it to one of my baby showers. It had one review: “I’m not pregnant, just plus size and I love this shirt. What’s really interesting is that it’s longer in the front than in the back.” Well duh! It’s a maternity shirt. They’ve got to make room for that big baby bump. When it arrives (and if it looks good), I’ll make sure to post a picture.

Stuff, stuff and more stuff

Jungle bedding

I just want a house so I can start setting up the nursery!!!

A couple weeks ago Jamer and I went to USA Baby to look for a dresser that could double as a changing table. Instead I found the cutest bedding. Ever. Actually, it's just the bumper that I really like. I might have to suck it up and buy it.

My tummy is bigger, the baby is kicking harder and my inner planner just wants to start setting up a nursery - but I can't. Frustrating.