Summer Time - 29 weeks 4 days

Officially the first day of Summer! How did I celebrate? Hanging out in public health lecture. I hate public health. I did have a 12 day break and this was our first week back. I have clearly been slacking in the writing department, I've been increasingly stressed (yes, even at break) and when I'm stressed I don't always want to write. My stress level has been decreased some so I'm back to writing.

Break: the two big events of my summer break included going to Alyssa's baby shower in Wisconsin and Brittany's wedding. Both were absolutely lovely. Brittany's wedding was first, Matt and I went dressed in black and green (oh yes, there was matching). We had a really nice time, he got to drink, I got to catch up with my friends. Scarlett also had her first daddy/daughter dance :) It was really nice just having some time being a 23 year old. I feel so caught up worrying about everything with Scarlett's impending arrival that I don't stop for a minute and enjoy being my age. I really needed that.

The following day Mom and I trekked up to Waupaca for Al's shower. I love being up there. I was just bummed that we didn't get to stay longer. HOWEVER there will be a lot of time spent up in Wisco this summer w/ Kelsey's wedding shower, bachelorette party and wedding! I still could use a week up on the lake though. Back to Al's shower. It was beautiful. Zoey, Kelsey and Sydney did a really gorgeous job. The only thing I could have done without was the 90+ degree weather. Pregnant lady + heat = miserable. Mom and I spent the night and shopped our way home that Monday. I treasure these days I get to spend with Mom just her and I. Not that having Scarlett with us wont be absolutely wonderful, the anticipation for her and planning is just fun and special for Mom and I.

Being back to the grind is difficult. I really just want to hang out in the pool and float all day. Impossible, but that's what I want lol. I've been feeling great. My belly is popping out quite a bit more these days but still getting the whole shocked that I'm so tiny and this far along. Believe me, this little girl is HUGE, I feel every ounce of her when she moves. She's been quite active, today especially. Her movements are a lot more fluid and exaggerated. It actually hurts when she kicks in my pelvis, which we've been doing a lot today. I did learn a trick. She likes being rubbed. Her and I were having a rough night, no sleep for me, lots of flailing from her. I just started rubbing my tummy and sure enough she calmed right down. Granted the second I stopped she went back to kicking, BUT as long as she gets rubbed she's calm. Her and I have that in common. She also is the hiccup queen. So am I the last few days. I can't believe that a little over 10 weeks baby girl will be here, it's feeling really surreal. Next week Matt and I have an US to see how she's growing and how my dermoid is doing. I'm so excited to see her little face. I just love the little runt so flipping much!

So a few posts ago I talked about how I only want positivity in baby's life and myself. I remind myself of 3 things each day that I'm grateful for. I've also started this new thing where every time I'm asked to donate a dollar (Walgreens, movie theaters, baby's r us, etc) for their respected charity I do. So far I've donated money to St. Judes, Alex's Lemonade Stand, Autism research, some childhood illness camp and some other place I can't remember...regardless, anytime I'm asked, I donate. It's part of my paying it forward and showing my appreciation for my own health and the health of my loved ones. I absolutely love it, I'm upset I didn't start doing this sooner. I also put my change into the cups for save-a-pet and etc. It makes me so happy. I should keep track of all the places. Hmm.

How far along? 29 weeks 4 days

Total weight gain: 18lbs...oh yes, I gained 10 pounds last month, much to my doctors delight. I apparently needed to gain more weight...not cool.
Maternity clothes?  Maternity leggies!
Stretch marks?  I can't tell if I have any new ones on my thighs or not
Sleep:  Meh
Best moment this week: This week...hmm...just enjoying my baby girl :)
Miss Anything? Sushi tonight
Movement:  Almost constantly today
Food cravings: Coke...I just want to drink a 2L of it
Anything making you queasy or sick: PBJ, just because of the reflux
Gender:  Lil lady
Labor Signs: Negative
Symptoms: I HATE freaking reflux
Belly Button in or out? in in in
Happy or Moody most of the time: Rather happy 
Looking forward to: Another awesome weekend. Mikal's wedding celebration, love that I get to spend saturday with the family include Matt and Jess :)