Hello, Third Trimester! {28 Week Bumpdate}

Today, I'm officially 28 weeks...two-thirds done with pregnancy. I can't believe that this means I only have 12 weeks left. Time is really flying.

Due Date: June 8th. As of right now, baby is measuring right on time.

Gender: Baby Howard is a boy! Read all about the gender reveal here. Baby Howard doesn't have a name yet. This has been quite a battle. Naming a child is a big task. Hopefully, we'll have decided on a name before he's born.

Food Cravings/Aversions: I think I crave sweets! I could eat dessert with every meal.

Weight Gain: As of today, the number on the scale has increased a total of 13 pounds. It's been fun to see the progress of this belly. It seems like some days it's way out there and other days, I can get dressed and not even look pregnant. Here are a few instagram bumpwatch pics from the second trimester.

Clothes: I am fully into the maternity clothes at this point. My go-to pieces are dresses with leggings and maternity jeans from Old Navy & Target. I can still fit some non-maternity clothes, but don't rely on them much.

Purchases: I finally decided on a crib skirt and sheet for the nursery and ordered a glider. I also did a little shopping this week while on Spring Break and couldn't resist getting this little gift for my baby boy and my baby daddy! It was my first baby clothing purchase!

I also went ahead and took advantage coupons for a free nursing cover, carseat canopy, and baby leggings. Oh, and I invested in a diaper dude bag for hubby, which I found at a consignment shop.

Baby Prep: We've registered for classes at our hospital. We're all signed up for Breastfeeding, Baby Care Basics, and Prepared Childbirth. I think we're also going to add Infant CPR to our list of courses.

Back at week 20, we bought the crib...now, it's been assembled. I was so excited when I walked in the house and saw my hubby putting it together.

This week was Spring Break, so my nesting set in a bit. I finally cleaned out the closet in the nursery to prepare it to house all of Baby Howard's things. I wish I had taken a before photo, but oh well. I'm super happy with this accomplishment.

Researching: I think I'm done researching cloth diapers. While I want to save the money, I have to be realistic. And my reality is that both I and my husband are too lazy to take on the extra loads of laundry. There...I said it! So, now I'm putting my effort into researching breastfeeding and baby sleep success.

Best Moment: I first felt Baby Howard kick while at the doctor's office for my 23-week appointment. Now, I'm finally feeling Baby Howard kick all the time! It is so nice to have that daily reassurance that everything is okay. I no longer have to wait four weeks until my next doctor's appointment to hear the heartbeat for that reassurance.

Looking Forward to: Since, I've only chosen a crib skirt and sheet for the nursery, I have to come up with all the accessories and decor. I'm looking forward to finding the right pieces to decorate and complete the nursery. Here's a peek at the main fabric I'm working with.

I also have a baby shower at the end of the month in my hometown. Can't wait to celebrate with all my Louisiana friends and family!

And hubby and I just took advantage of a living social deal and booked a trip for a small babymoon!

Only 12 weeks to go...let's do this!