Thursday, March 15, 2012

28 weeks and running...


You are a fast growing little girl, in the past two weeks I have grown a round belly. It seems to be
inviting to people. I have received several comments from strangers commenting on how cute of a
pregnant person I am. I am starting to “look” pregnant so that is nice, the in between stage was a little awkward.


You participated in your first 5K this weekend at the annual Shamrock and Shenanigan’s event
downtown Ann Arbor. Your Dad and I both ran, he left me is the dust, but I think I held my ground pretty
well for being pregnant.

2012
Steve 31:53
Crystal 33:44

2011
Crystal 31:19

I was 2.25 minutes off from my time from last year and looking at the numbers under normal
circumstances I could have passed your dad . Next year we could run as a family, there were a lot of
babies along for the ride.

Our doctor’s appointments have gone well and everything seems to be on par with the standards of
pregnancy. Next week will be the first of our every other week visits, so we will be seeing a lot more of
the doctors. Which is ok with me, I will take every opportunity for reassurance you a doing ok. Your dad
and I are signed up for a birthing class in April. We are both interested in what the class will hold, your
dad especially.

We are making some progress on your nursery. We picked out fabrics for the bedding and a paint color
for the walls. Your grandma Chloe and I cut out the fabric for your bed skirt last week and plan on having
it complete tonight. I hope you like purple like I do, because it is the primary color of your room. I can’t
wait to have your room complete and ready for your arrival.

How far along: 28 weeks
Total weight gain: about 17 pounds
Maternity clothes: Maternity jeans are more comfy at this point :o) However, I did manage to squeak
into a pair of non maternity dress pants for a meeting at work this week.
Sleep: Going good, I have come accustom to getting up at least once in the middle of the night.
Stretch marks: Nope!
Best moment of the week: Feeling all of your movements
Miss anything: My waist
Movement: Seems to be getting higher and into my ribs… no always comfortable.
Food Craving: Watermelon… Yes, still watermelon!
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Have you started to show yet: Most definitely!
Gender: Girl :o)
Labor Signs: Not yet.
Belly button in or out: In, but I am starting to wonder how much longer it will stay that way.
Wedding rings on or off: Still on.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Having your nursery completed!