Week 27 baby bump

Geez Louise, baby Claire is growing!

Here's the first batch of baby bump photos from our third trimester.

And, here's a new photo of Sophers and the Bean :)

Hello, third trimester!

We've officially made it to the third trimester! This is a very exciting milestone, as it means our pregnancy journey is quickly coming to an end and our journey into parenthood will soon begin.

Here's the 27-week update courtesy of thebump.com:

Baby's now the size of cauliflower!



Baby's lungs are going through some major developments these days, which (combined with the opening of previously plugged nostrils) means she's now able to practice inhaling and exhaling. The lack of air in your womb means every "breath" is filled with amniotic fluid, but hey -- it's progress.  
 
Words can not adequately express how much we already love our sweet baby girl. Trent and I are so excited to meet her in just three short months!
 
In other news, I had my first baby shower over the weekend. The incredibly sweet and thoughtful ladies of Junior Woman's Club of Columbia hosted a baby shower for the four pregnant members of the club. It was so much fun to spend time with such an incredible group of women!
 
My prenatal yoga classes are going well. Trent and I are also walking the dogs fairly regularly now that spring is quickly approaching. I definitely think exercise is helping a lot as my symptoms have pretty much been nonexistent, especially in terms of back and leg pain. I still feel pretty comfortable these days, although tying my shoes is becoming a little more challenging :)
 
In other Team Muldrow news, Trent's doing well. He hired a new assistant a month ago. We are so thankful that Trent now has the extra help he needs around the office.
 
Bella and Sophie are also doing well. They are such sweet pups. We can't wait to see how they interact with baby Claire. Although we think it may be a bit of an adjustment in the beginning, we ultimately think they'll love her very much.
 
Thank you all for the continued thoughts and prayers during this special time. We're so blessed to have you in our lives.  
 
Much love,
Team Muldrow

Week 26 update

We're currently 6.5 months along, and we have good news! I found out yesterday that I passed my glucose tolerance test, which means I do not have gestational diabetes.

We ended up not having an ultrasound this week, so we have to wait until our 28-week visit to see Claire. Speaking of Claire, she has been so active lately. She's become quite the Kung Fu fighter these days, especially around 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

In other news, we're still on track for closing on both houses later this month. We're planning to start packing this weekend. We're both so excited about the move, but we've made some great memories in our current house, and I think when the moment comes to leave, it's going to be a little sad.

Here's my 26-week update:

How Far along? 26 weeks (6.5 months); We only have approximately 3 months to go!

Size of the Baby? According to thebump.com, Claire is about the size of a head of lettuce.

Maternity Clothes? Absolutely!

Gender? Sweet little baby girl :)

Movement? Lots and lots of movement

Sleep? I've been sleeping well lately. My nightly bathroom trips and intense leg cramps have decreased.

Cravings? No new cravings lately

Symptoms? I've been experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions over the past few weeks.

What I miss? I still miss sleeping on my back.

Milestones? I started my prenatal yoga class last Saturday, which was wonderful! Trent and I have our next ultrasound in two weeks.

What I’m excited about? Our 28-week ultrasound. It's the extended 4D scan.

Your baby at 26 weeks (from thebump.com):
Baby's soaking up your antibodies, getting her immune system ready for life outside the womb. Eyes are forming, and she'll soon be practicing the blink...perfect for batting those freshly grown lashes.

25-month belly bump pics

Today officially marks the beginning of week 25. Loving my big ol' belly :) -- Now that's something I never thought I'd hear myself say!

Week 24 baby bump pics and other news

Baby Claire keeps growing and so do I!

We had a great 24-week check-up Wednesday. Dr. Keeton said Claire is measuring perfectly, and everything is right on track. We go back on Monday, March 5, for my gestational diabetes test and an ultrasound. We can't wait to see sweet Claire!

In other news, I start my prenatal yoga classes next Saturday, which I'm very excited about. I love yoga, and I'm looking forward to getting back into it with this ever-expanding belly of mine.

We had the inspections on our house conducted earlier this week, and they went well. Now we just need to set up an inspection date for the new house along with appraisal dates for both, and we'll be one step closer to moving into our new home. We're slated to close on both houses March 29--woohoo!

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Love,
Team Muldrow