Welp, I’m 28 weeks pregnant now! A few things about being 28 weeks pregnant:
I’ve definitely noticed the belly getting bigger.
The waking-up-multiple-times-a-night thing is back. Hooray.
We had our hospital maternity ward tour! It was informative and made it all seem very real. Like, very very real. Like, oh, hey, we’re in Labor and Delivery, and there’s the bed that I could possibly be delivering a baby on, and there’s the rooms that we’ll be recovering in, and yeah. We left the tour thinking “oh crap, this is really happening.” And we both just kind of sat on the couch afterward for a bit, excited and freaked out simultaneously.
I had a craving for rootbeer floats this week, and so we bought a tub of ice cream and a 2 liter of A&W (only the best) and the ice cream is already gone. After two nights. That’s 4 root beer floats using an entire 1/2 pint of ice cream, or whatever size they are these days. Oh, and they were delicious. For the record.
The glucose tolerance test was done, and I didn’t think the orange drink was that bad, honestly. I asked the people at the lab if that was weird of me to say, and they said yes. Ha! But seriously, it tasted like hi-c, or flat orange soda. Just super sicky sweet. Here’s hoping I don’t have gestational diabetes! ‘Cus that would suck.
We went to Buy Buy Baby and “test drove” strollers, as Zack kept putting it. I have fallen in love with the UppaBaby Vista. I’m pretty much obsessed with the classic pram look of it and it was smoooooth and I just really like it. It’s definitely really pricey, so we’ll see what happens.
And that’s that! Happy Monday! :)
xo
I don’t even have a baby in my life and I’m feeling myself pulled toward that stroller! It’s’ beautiful!
Right?! It’s the most beautiful stroller <3
xo
That stroller looks fantastic! I love that you’re craving root beer floats – they’re actually one of the best food/desserts!
Sarah
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Agreed!! Root beer floats are the besttttt! I already want another, ha!
xo
your belly is getting huge compare to last week..and i think it is cute!!
xo josephine
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Haha well thanks!
xo
You look just beautiful! And, mmm, now I want a rootbeer float, too! haha
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Haha sorryyyy ;) I already want another root beer float, too, if that makes it better!
xo
My bf’s cousin is pregnant and when I asked if she had any weird cravings, she said only root beer floats! That is too funny :)
Ha! That is funny! Great minds, I suppose ;)
xo
you are adorable! i have heard great things about that stroller!
I have, too!! I just wish the price point was a bit lower!
xo
Dat bump. So cute!! (I heard Bump Bump Bump on the radio the other night and thought of you haha!) Also I was lying in bed last night craving root beer floats at like midnight. I can imagine that thinking bout your upcoming baby is sort of terrifying, but just keep reminding yourself that people have been raising babies since the beginning of time (practically) – and if all those people can do it (half of whom are probably complete idiots), then you guys can do it too!! You’ll be great :)
Bailey
Hahaha that song. Too funny. I LOVE what you said, too. Thanks for that pep talk- it seriously helps. Especially the “half of whom are probably complete idiots” part. You’re awesome. <3
xo
Seriously though – I don’t know about you, but I know plenty of people who have children (and are keeping them alive, too!) who are morons. And I can tell that you and your husband are not morons at all. Like, not even close. ;)
Well, thank you. I’m so glad you feel that way!! haha ;) Seriously, I know EXACTLY what you mean though. We all know THOSE people, and if they can do it, we sure as hell got this in the bag!
xo
Now I really want a root beer float! That stroller is amazinggg!
Haha right?! I want one too! Root beer float partyyyy!
xo
Root beer floats!!! Yes and yes…to all four of them!! And I didn’t think the glucose test orange drink was bad either…I am not sure why people say its so gross. I am sure you test will be fine! And you were meant to be pushing that stroller!! :) Makes my heart happy!!
Right?! I NEED that stroller! It’s the cutest thing ever :) Glad to hear you didn’t think the glucose test was bad, either. I don’t feel so strange anymore ;)
xo
ha ha … that orange drink, I was scared to drink it at my last appointment and after the first sip I thought it also tasted like orange soda. Good luck with stroller shopping, if you are planning on having more kids, I say splurge a little (and you can use it again).
I was scared too because I had heard SO MANY bad things about it! Silly people ;) haha I totally agree with you that splurging isn’t a bad thing! Especially thinking how much use we’ll get out of it!
xo
love the stroller! and root beer floats- love it!
Root beer floats are the best. Period.
xo
Hey Beautiful!
Congratulations!
You are another day ahead in this lovely journey of yours. So exciting!
Are you going to give your son the name I picked for him? You know… the French word… Just asking again… ;)
I do not remember the sweet drink for the glucose tolerance test though it was last year. I remember it was shocking to see so many people in line, waiting for this and that and I did not speak any Spanish and we lived in Barcelona at the time. I felt like: I really just want to drink that yucky liquid everyone has been talking about and leave…
I got my tour of the hospital really late. Maybe they sensed something. HAHA I gave birth on the 41st week…
Stroller question. Hm. Not easy. We got a Chicco. Not the best, not the worst. Good luck with the decision! And let us know…
What kind of ice cream did you use for your treats? Vanilla?
Is Zack gaining weight too?
What is A & W by the way?
Looking forward to everything that is happening to you guys!
xoxo, Eszter
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Thanks for your kind words, girly! We used vanilla ice cream and root beer! A&W is a brand of root beer. Nope, Zack isn’t gaining weight, and it’s not fair haha ;) I swear he’s actually LOSING weight! grrrr.
xo
I haven’t had a rootbeer float forever!! It’s absolutely essential to have the A&W and also some good quality vanilla ice cream. And, they’re also best served in those clear cups with a handle like you have above. Love it! And that stroller matches your outfit! It’s like destiny or something!
Ahhh you’re right! I’m matching the stroller- It’s totally destiny! ;)
xo
Eeek! You are so stinkin’ cute! I can’t believe how close you are getting.
Aww thanks Jen!! :) I know, it’s surreal sometimes!
xo
Can I please look like you when I finally decide to have a baby? You are too cute with your bump! And I love your aztec sweater! Hope you had a great start to your week.
Aww you’re the sweetest!! :) Happy Tuesday!
xo
Yes, you are looking pregnant with the cute baby bump! And you’re right. I had gestational diabetes with my third (unplanned) pregnancy and boy was I miserable. I had to do a very strict low carb diet and all I was craving was bread! I also had to use the glucose meter five times a day (needles, eek!) and keep a journal of my sugars. Having too high of a level made me feel super super sick and I had to take a nap, not fun when you have two little kids needing your attention. But my little guy, Micah, was sooo worth it. My husband and I call him our bonus baby from God. Here’s to your little blessings. You’re gonna rock it!
Oh wow. That’s intense! Fingers crossed I’m all good!! :)
xo
Oh my goodness. If I were to have a baby anytime soon, I would definitely want that stroller! You are looking so gorgeous, Katie! You are the cutest momma to be!
Right!? Cutest stroller around, that’s for sure! And thank you so much, Kelsey. You know how to make a girl smile! <3
xo
I can’t believe you are so big already! Well, I had mine at 31 weeks, so I’m not really sure what’s a full term anymore…for a minute there I thought you would pop in like 2 weeks…lol. Nevermind. But, it does look BIG. The stroller is great, but don’t put too much money into the stroller. Unless, you can have people around you help you purchase the stroller or maybe there’s something at home you may want to sell. But, I would advise against spending major money on some pricey stroller (if it’s not a gift). They really DO grow up so fast.
Oh my gosh, you had your baby at 31 weeks?! Wow! That’s early! And we’ll have to see about the stroller! :)
xo
Mmm now I want a root beer float.
Happy 28 weeks! :)
Thanks Gina! :) And get yo’self a root beer float. I highly recommend.
xo
I LOVE rootbeer floats (is 5:30 AM too early for one??!!!). :-) You look gorgeous, Katie! :-)
Hahaha it’s never too early for a root beer float? Question mark? Hmmm.
xo
Yup, I can completely say that you are the cutest pregnant person I’ve ever seen (you beat out the celebrities by far!). I love that you “test drove” them haha, perfect way to describe it, because its true!
Ahhh Chelsea! Way to make a pregnant girl feel AMAZING!! <3 Seriously, I would hug you if I could.
xo
:) <3
I have the UppaBaby and LOVE it. SO easy to navigate around a store with a coffee in one hand. (Yes, there is still time for shopping after having a baby lol). We didn’t use the bassinet as much as we thought we would, but still very glad to have had it! Worth the extra money, cannot say enough good things about it! Also, Amazon has lots of the accessories for a decent price, and if you travel, get the travel bag because it puts the stroller under warranty at the airport!
Eeee that makes me happy to hear how much you love your UppaBaby!! :) I’m seriously in love with it, which might seem silly for a stroller, but I mean LOOK at it! Thanks for the tips, too, Jaimee!
xo
Just found your blog and it’s too adorable! I just wanted to throw in my two cents: I LOVED everything about the Uppa Baby, but cringed at the price tag. We ended up with the Baby Jogger City Select. All the same features/bassinet/etc, but when you go to make it a double, there are even more options in terms of seat configuration. It’s a great option to save several hundred dollars without compromising in style or function.
Oh my gosh, you are AWESOME. Thank you for that great advice! I have been cringing majorly at the price tag on the Uppa Baby, too, which is why it’s just been a dream! I now have put the Baby Jogger City Select on our registry! I love it! And the reviews are all awesome. Yayy. Thanks for your tips!!
xo
Is it weird to say that a stroller is beautiful? Because that stroller is BEAUTIFUL. Sigh. Now I’m craving a root beer float :)