28+ weeks...

How far along: 28 weeks 4 days

Total weight gain: As of Tuesday, 14 lbs up
Maternity clothes?  yup. And I finally got my new pair of maternity jeans in the mail this week... along with a super cute maternity maxi dress. That makes two pairs of maternity pants I can wear :-)
Stretch marks? Oh just everywhere... no new ones though.
Sleep: Some nights are better than others. I've been super tired recently so its been better... I slept really well last night except for when Noah woke up every three hours. You think they sleep better as they get older... nope.
Best moment this week: I got my glucose test this week and it came back normal! yay! No gestational diabetes and this time I don't have to take an iron supplement like I did with Noah. I did have to get my RhoGam shot though... didn't know it was done in the glutes. OUCH! With Noah they gave it to me in my shoulder. Rude awakening...
Miss Anything? Sitting comfortably would be nice. But I'm not complaining.

Movement: You bet. Love feeling my little guy move.
Food cravings: This week not really anything.
Anything making you queasy or sick: no.
Labor Signs: Nothing associated with real labor.
Symptoms: Just pregnancy.
Belly Button in or out? Out. This answer won't change.
Wedding ring on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.
Looking forward to: Noah and I get to go to Utah a week from today. Pretty excited about that but sad Jordan doesn't get to come with us.

Oh and I was feeling cute today so here's a bump picture for you... don't mind our lame, wavy full length mirror. Its the only one in the house at the moment.

So other than all that, there's not too much to update on for the last few weeks. Noah is adorable as ever and though he doesn't talk in a language many people can understand, he can now tell you what Thomas the train says if you ask him- "choo choo" (and he's not being shy, which is the case much of the time he's around people other than J and I). And even Lightening McQeen- "dowwwww". He sleeps really well in his toddler bed and is so smart even though he doesn't say many real words.

Jordan is still enjoying working at Amazon, though as any job can be, gets stressed at times. He says he likes the new challenges and he is learning a lot. Anyone who knows my husband well knows how smart he already is so its fun to hear he's learning new things.

I still love being a stay at home mom. Although I love doing massage, I never really enjoyed working in Spas (or working for anyone in general). I feel very at home being a stay home mom and not just literally. It just feels good. But I won't try and downplay how hard it is. Its the hardest job I've ever done in my life but also the most rewarding. I have my days when its extremely hard to even get out of bed, get out of the house, deal with a temperamental toddler, or get anything done around the house. Even getting dinner on the table is damn near impossible some times. But in the end, I wouldn't trade my life for anything. I learn so much every day. I feel so lucky and so blessed every day. I have an incredible little family. Can't wait to introduce our new little guy into our family... Can't wait for there to be FOUR of us!

26+ weeks and blessed...

How far along: 26 weeks 2 days

Total weight gain: I'll keep you posted...
Maternity clothes?  Yes but I did find a non-maternity shirt today that is long enough to fit. Its long sleeved too so... bonus.
Stretch marks? There may or may not be a few around my belly button.
Sleep: Last night was the best sleep I've gotten in a long, long time. Even though I woke up every time I needed to roll over. The night before last I got hardly any sleep due to bad siatic nerve pain and a racing heart... and hunger.
Best moment this week: My mother in law was here last weekend. We love having people stay with us... especially grandparents.
Miss Anything? Not complaining. I am very sleepy though.

Movement: Oh yes. This little guy is becoming very active. I love it.
Food cravings: The usual. Sweet, potatoes, and a new one: cereal.
Anything making you queasy or sick: not really anymore.
Labor Signs: Still those darn braxton hicks.
Symptoms: The newest one is siatic nerve pain. I didn't really have that with Noah. Its super fun though..
Belly Button in or out? OUT. See picture below
Wedding ring on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.
Looking forward to: I have a trip to Utah coming up. I'm a little nervous about traveling with a two year old by myself but I think if I prepare enough it will be ok.

Now, ready for a bunch of pictures? Well... I bunch for me anyway since I hardly ever post any.. here we go. To begin, here is my 1st and 2nd pregnancy comparison photos. They are a day off but who cares...

Noah: 26 weeks 3 days

Baby boy 2: 26 weeks 2 days

My bump this time is a little bigger and rounder. And if you don't mind me saying, I'm a bit more 'curvy' :-)

I don't know if I've ever mentioned this but, Noah LOVES my belly... particularly my belly button. When we're at home having down time (sitting on the couch watching a movie usually) he always wants me to pull my shirt up so he can look at my belly and lay his head down on my stomach. I like to think he's bonding with his brother already. Its adorable...

Noah is fascinated with my belly button. He always starts giggling when he sees it and has to feel it. Its so funny.

And here are a few from Jordan's moms visit and the park today...

Noah throwing rocks with Grandma Hulet

Like father, like son. He wanted to wear Jordans socks one morning

Watching the bubble man at Carkeek Park today.

Running around at the park on this gorgeous day. Seriously,  Seattle... when is it going to rain?

Lately I've been trying to pay more attention to my blessings. Today, I feel so blessed. I have an incredible husband who loves and supports me. He has a great job and is able to support his family with more than enough. I get to be a stay at home mom to the most amazing little boy. And I'm about to have another amazing little boy to adore and love. We live in a beautiful place. We always have enough to eat and enough activities to fill our days with. I really do live a good life and even though there are days when I can barely get out of bed, I couldn't ask for anything more. Today I especially love my life.