Hello 3rd Trimester!

We made it!! Where did the time go? This is when all the fun begins. We have our girls trip to NYC, then our maternity pictures, my 2 baby showers, Vegas, The Ellen Show and then Mason will be here! I can't tell you how blessed I feel right now. Especially after getting picked to go to The Ellen Show for her Mother's Day giveaway show. I have been trying to get tickets to go her show since January and have had no luck. My sister shared a link with me that The Ellen Show was looking for first-time moms for her upcoming Mother's Day show. I filled out the form and shared our "Paris Baby" story and how I surprised Dana on his birthday with a positive pregnancy test. After sending it in I thought I had no chance because they were probably looking for people in awful situations because Ellen loves to help people out. Well, I was wrong! The next day we were driving home from the doctor and a (818) number popped up on my cell phone. I pretty much died because I knew what this meant. Sure enough, it was The Ellen Show. Upon hearing our story, they loved it and gave me a ticket for the show. I was pretty bummed I only got one ticket. I really want to take my sister. I'm still hoping they give me an extra ticket for her! It would be the greatest Mother's Day/birthday present for her. :)

On to the baby, we had an interesting ultrasound appointment. We found out little Mason may be a little bit bigger than we imagined him to be. He is currently in the 72 percentile. He is on track to be at least 8 lbs. I wasn't really shocked though. I feel my bump is a lot larger than everyone else that is due before me. I have continued to eat a balanced diet and workout 5-6 times a week throughout this pregnancy so I had a feeling that the big belly was a sign of a big baby. We also found out he is breech which also isn't a big shocker because I can feel his hiccups in my ribs and his kicks are always super low. Yes, he has plenty of time to move into position but since I have a lot of fluid for him to move around in, it could go either way. I'm not worried about it at all. It's in the Lords hands and Mason will come into this world how ever and whenever he wants to. This whole pregnancy has really helped me with my control issues because I really have no control over anything. I'm just along for the ride! :) I will say after seeing my little man that I am beyond excited to meet him. This whole time we have been saying that he was going to be a mini Dana but after this last ultrasound I have to say he might look like me. He has lots of hair, big cheeks, and cute lips. He is really long. He will be tall like his daddy! :) When I get back from NYC, I'll meet with our doctor and we will get a game plan going. At least we will get another ultrasound out of this! :)

How far along? 28 Weeks

Total weight gain: up 18-20 lbs . Yikes!!! :)

Maternity clothes? Nope, not having any of it. I almost bought jeans the other day but I'm didn't. I made it this far. lol

Stretch marks? Nope!

Sleep: I stay up really really late when Dana is gone but still get up at 6:30am. WTH? 

Best moment this week: Seeing Mason's little mullet! ;)

Miss Anything? Having energy, my sassy heels, being comfortable in our couch, or just being comfortable in general. ;)

Movement: Yep, I love waking up to his little kicks and movements. 

Food cravings: Still spicy thing but I'm all about fruit and veggies right now. 

Have you started to show yet: The belly is growing like a weed. 

Gender: It's a BOY!

Labor Signs: I get Braxton Hicks here and there but nothing serious. 

Symptoms: My back is always sore now. 

Doctors Appointment: Next Tuesday we have a follow up appt with Dr. Lee. 

Belly Button in or out? It's totally on its way out. I can see the bottom of my belly button. Eek!  

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and anxious! 

Looking forward to: NYC girls trip!! Last big vacation before Mason gets here!

Here is my typical prego outfit. Sometimes I add a scarf for a little flair. ;)