Week 27

I'm happy to report that in the battle between my abdominal muscles and Harper, she has officially won and is making her presence known!!  I had my first patient ask if I was pregnant this week!  Andy said she was extremely brave to ask me since she doesn't know my normal belly size but I thought it was kind of neat :)  I also experienced a little bit of trauma last night when I was examining my belly and believe I may be getting some stretch marks.  I was seriously shocked because although I expect to get them, I wasn't really expecting them yet!  I'm not gonna lie, (and Olivia would bust me out anyways) but a few tears may have been shed.  I immediately realized how silly I was being though and how worth it all my these fun body changes will be in just a few short months!

Speaking of Olivia, we have had a houseguest all week!  She is on spring break and opted to come hang out with all her favorite siblings in Lexington this week!  Cam has been nice enough to come over to our house at 8 every morning so she can sleep in a bit then she runs around with him during the day.  She has been going to classes and went to one of Cam's friends today to play Rook.  Last night, we had a family game of laser tag and dinner at PF Changs courtesy of the Easter Bunny.  Tonight was Mexican night at the casa de Reynolds followed by some more exciting rook games.  Olivia may or may not be undefeated ;)  And has the score card saved to prove it. 

In our countdown to Harper, we have 91 days left til her due date!  I am assigned to a doctor for a continuity clinic and she was telling me she was also pregnant during her third year and was due the day before finals.  She made it through an 8 hour standardized patient exam while in labor, went home and showered then delivered 12 hours after completing third year!! I told her she's my inspiration ;)  Harper is due during the middle of finals week. I have an all day exam on Monday, she's due Wednesday, then more finals Thurs and Fri.  So my fingers are crossed for a Saturday birthday!  As soon as my finals are over I'm going to be burning up the pavement trying to induce some labor ;)

"Burning up the pavement" has definitely taken on a new meaning in the past couple months.  I'm basically only running a mile or so at a time then walking for a while.  I huff and puff throughout the entire mile and I'm positive Andy could walk as fast as I am running.  I have a feeling Harper is going to be one of those spoiled babies who loves being held or in a swing since she's constantly bouncing around... which is fine with me :)  I'm excited to strap her into a little wrap so she can hang out with me while I do things around the house! 

We had a great Easter weekend - was so good to see so much family!  It felt so odd to have the Hamilton side together without Grandmom there :( We all miss her so much and I get so sad thinking about her not being able to meet and hold Harper but I know she probably knows her already and is keeping her safe and sound :)

Our new house is moving along quickly!  They said it may be finished by the end of May so if we're able to sell our townhouse we might get to move a little early!  We've shown our townhouse to quite a few people and are expecting a new offer in the morning so fingers are crossed that it's good :) 

Here's our update for the week!  Photo taken by Olivia the photographer this week ;)

How far along: 27

Total Weight Gain: 16

Stretchmarks: possibly, I am lathering up with the cocoa butter!

Sleep: pretty great

Best Moment This Week: seeing all the fam over Easter

Movement: all the time!

Gender: Baby girl!!

Labor Signs: some braxton hicks occasionally - I laughed so hard at one of christie's tennis moves the other day that it made me start contracting the other day
Belly Button: innie, getting awfully shallow.  hoping it holds out for david and carries wedding so olivia isn't too embarrassed to stand near me
What I Miss: nothing

 What I am Looking Forward to:  doctors appt next week!

Milestones: 91 days til her due date! I get kind of freaked out thinking that I saw 27 week old babies get delivered on OB my rotation and knowing there's one of those inside of me ;)