Bumps and Babies: Weeks 26-27 Recap

 Officially kissing the 2nd trimester goodbye!

And we went out with a bang 💣

At the time I'm writing this, I am just a few days into my 3rd trimester. But thinking about the last couple of weeks is crazy to me. I finished my last 2nd trimester milestone for the first time in my life. And we did it big. I'm talking staying up all night, partying, laughing until you're red in the face, early 2000's jams, and lots and lots of belly rubs.

People always ask me how I'm feeling. 

I know I've said that pregnancy isn't easy - and it's not. I mean it's just something completely new and different that you and your body have never gone through before. But I do have to admit that I've had a pretty beautiful ride during all phases of mine. There were some bumps in the road..or on my face I should say...A few extra happy and emo tears shed, some weird food dislikes, and lots of sweet treat cravings...

So all in all, Peanut and I have been cruising along quite nicely. 

 I tell people I'm feeling great! Which is true. Then they always ask how I'm sleeping. I often get the "sleep while you can. You'll never sleep again." Comments. And before when I was in my grumpy pregnant lady phases, I'd tightly smile and say "mmmk." But now I'm like: *shrug* I'm trying! 

But the truth is, I've always had a wishy washy relationship with catching Zzz's. So I DO appreciate it when I have it - I'm just not the best at retaining it.

Speaking of sleep...

During week 26 of Peanut cookin, my best friend got married. She's also pregnant. I'm sure you feel like you know her at this point because I've talked about her since day 1, but she is expecting a little boy, Santi, in late January. We are exactly, to the day (so we think), 2 weeks apart. 

Our other friend, Leah, was also in the bridal party. That sweet friend of mine is expecting twinsies. Baby boys are just taking over. I heard it's "boy season," so maybe next round we will all have girls?

 For wedding prep, Carley wanted the girls to stay together with her in the bridal suit, and the guys would stay with her fiance. We were all at the same hotel, so it became a game of texting, "We are headed downstairs, keep Carley away!" and "Where are you guys? Stay away from the elevators!" They were determined not to see each other until the next day at the ceremony.

I mean, there were a couple accidental run ins, where the groom would look away as quickly as possible. But overall, we stayed to ourselves. 

The guys went out and barhopped - one last little hoorahhh. We got videos of karaoke singing and as we tracked their locations, we saw them bounce around downtown until 2am. And those drunk little men still ended beating us to sleep.

The girls and I stayed up until 5am. The night went from couch lounging, and deep talks, to vow and decor prep, and tons of inside jokes that kept us laughing at random times throughout the night (and morning). When we finally realized that we had to be up by 9 and the sun would soon be up, we fell into bed and slept for as long as we could.

Wedding day morning came and we eagerly reached for our alluded 200mg of caffeine. So much excitement and nerves and pictures to prep for! 

We paced around curling hair, rubbing our excited baby bellies, and anxiously awaited for 4pm to roll around - because that was wedding time!

The ceremony was perfect. The sun was setting, the vows made me cry, and before we knew it, our pregnancy pact sister had a brand new last name.

 What a year it's been for the 3 of us. Babies galore, new homes, exciting milestones...and I think one of the most incredible aspects of it, is being able to share the journey with your best friends. We have our significant others to love, cuddle, and manage our emotions - but there is a particular bond you build with someone who can literally say, "I know exactly what you mean." 

How cute is it to picture a pregnant bride and her two pregnant bridesmaids 😋 We are adorable. 

The week that followed was one for growth. This little man of mine is not messing around when it comes to his space. I feel like every time I pass a mirror, there is more of me to look at. 

I know every body is special and carries differently for each pregnancy. I'm just curious to know where exactly I'm measuring at this point. Peanut likes to sit low, so there are a lot of grunts and heavy breathing when I stand up, or roll from one side to the other. I'm also running out of breath. Randomly. Austin is constantly like "Are you okay?" Then I realize I'm breathing like I ran a marathon, when in reality, I just walked to the kitchen.

 

My little pregnancy apps told me that his eyes are officially open and he can look around. He can tell when it's light out and when it's dark. And he can hear pretty vividly. 

Personally, I like having more than one app to get different information. 

I use Ovia to track foods I can eat and which to avoid. It also has medications listed, too! Then there is Flo. I like using Flo for the message boards. There are tons of mommas asking questions, giving recommendations, and other information. Another I use to see the size and progression of Peanut is Pregnancy+. Okay last one 😂 BabyTracker is cool because it shows your baby in your body on the home page. It was wild seeing little Peanut being the size of a bean in the beginning, and is now...massive.

I know most of these apps share the same information, but my brain likes to see it all in different ways. One app shows you their hand a foot size while another plays audio so you can understand what the baby can hear. I recommend trying a few apps out and stick to ones that make you the most comfortable.

It'll soon be time to download another app for a real, live Peanut 😳

As the winter months approach, my nesting has hit an all time high. I need my house to look like the coziest place on the planet. What will help me get full into the spirit is my baby shower.

My mother in law is hosting our winter themed party and I'm so excited. I'm talking hot coco stand, snowy decor, and the coziest of vibes. Everything that makes my heart sing.

I have a feeling Grey is going to be a winter lover, just like his parents.

Our registry is wild and random I feel. As first time parents, Austin and I have no clue what we are doing. So feel free to dig around our registry and message me your recommendations. Do we have enough? Are there things we don't really need? All help is welcome!

https://www.babylist.com/baby-karlie-muncrief 

And for those who can't make the party but want to still shop, Greyson says "thank you," :) 

I only have a handful of blogs left before he makes his grand entrance! So I'll be soaking up my last trimester holding him with me, and I'll share the craziness along the way.

Until next time!