Camp Patton: 29 weeks

07 November 2012

puffy preg or a menacing lioness? I don't know but puffy needs a comb and maybe a momcut.

Gestating right along here. I know the baby has a long way to grow and I'm not going to wish away the pregnancy because heaven knows those first few postpartum weeks have me longing for the last several pregnant weeks but the baby already feels BIG. But don't they all? And I'd say this baby is a real mover and shaker but I've yet to hear about an in utero babe that isn't. Not special.

I can happily report that I've experienced no visits from the heartburn fairy unlike I did with the other two Pattonlets and so I'm predicting that this baby will arrive sans hair not unlike a little Gollum. Poor thing. I'm measuring right at 28 weeks with the speeding weight gain train picking up an average of two weekly pounds. Things you needed to know.

One of the (many) emails I sent to Simon with a list of potential names prompted Gmail to ask if he'd like them to translate the email into the Spanish language. So, we are getting nowhere very fast in that department.

I've been working diligently on my birth plan which involves training Sebastian to take care of Julia in case of an unlikely precipitous delivery (talk her down from a meltdown cliff, lift her out of her crib, fix her morning "coffee" - the basics) talking in soothing and hushed tones to the baby about not getting antsy to arrive while his/her father is working an overnight shift. And I'm still debating a refresher parenting course.

And I'm guessing that about covers all of the unsolicited pregninfo you could ever want to know.

outfit:
jegs: Target
shirt: Target
cowl: giveaway prize from Handmade by Meg K
boots: eBay

29 weeks along with J
29 weeks along with Bash

39 comments:

ColleenNovember 7, 2012 at 10:18 AM
Does he work at the hospital you will deliver at? Sounds like you need a middle of the night person you can call just.in.case. I was a precipitous birth baby, and my mother still hasn't forgiven me for it!
ColleenNovember 7, 2012 at 10:18 AM
Oh and PS you look great (as usual)!
SarahNovember 7, 2012 at 10:34 AM
you are my preg idol. #creepythingstosaytostrangers
UnknownNovember 7, 2012 at 10:41 AM
The cowl!!!! It's cowl weather again, isn't it? Now to find my trainwreck of a cowl and put it on.
Now I'm dying to know what names you had on that email. I keep trying to sneak a "Paolo" in on the Donaldson roster, but Ken keeps saying it's "too Spanish".

ummmm....I wonder if he remembers that he was the one to name Joaquin?
brooke hammelNovember 7, 2012 at 11:24 AM
stop being so cute!!! <3
JenNovember 7, 2012 at 11:26 AM
I seriously love your sarcasm. It may be strange to say, but it's like a breath of fresh air to see your posts in my reader. Cheers to not taking ourselves so seriously!

Also.. thank you for being one of the many that are perpetuating my baby fever. It's not agonizing at all ;)
MaryNovember 7, 2012 at 11:48 AM
You look great, Grace! Love your outfit!
Faulkner's RanchNovember 7, 2012 at 11:58 AM
The cowl, the boots, LOVE IT! I love the second picture - you look barely preggo, like you're trying to push that bump out :o)
Overall, B-E-A-UTIFUL!
ann.November 7, 2012 at 12:04 PM
love the boots. want now.
AlaytheaNovember 7, 2012 at 12:10 PM
Haha! I would kill to see your name lists! That's my favorite part about other people having babies is finding out what they name them!
AnonymousNovember 7, 2012 at 12:29 PM
You look great! You look nowhere near 29 weeks and there is no way that is a big baby. lisak
RebekahNovember 7, 2012 at 12:32 PM
As always you look amazing Grace!
UnknownNovember 7, 2012 at 12:53 PM
Here is what I am wondering, what sort of inner thigh work do you do? Because, well, it's not for certain but it's possible, maybe that mine might gravitate towards each other. Like all the time.

That is all.
AnonymousNovember 7, 2012 at 1:08 PM
God Bless! As I type this, I am taking a break from walking my steps because I am three days overdue and at my wits end. Enjoy 29 weeks! Can't wait to hear the name!
ChristineNovember 7, 2012 at 1:32 PM
do.not.cut.that.hair.
it is to DIE for.

BridgetNovember 7, 2012 at 1:55 PM
You could not possibly be any cuter!! My heck! I love it!
I hope the evil heartburn fairy continues to stay far far away
Jenna@CallHerHappyNovember 7, 2012 at 2:35 PM
You better have one epic birth story to spill when this one comes. Mama needs a birth story fix.
AshleyNovember 7, 2012 at 3:12 PM
I love that cowl! Maybe we can convince Meg to make and giveaway another? :)
UnknownNovember 7, 2012 at 3:17 PM
There is no way you can be 29 weeks! Wow you look great!
CynthiaNovember 7, 2012 at 3:36 PM
Cute! Oh...and how in the world are you 29 weeks already?
Amy BNovember 7, 2012 at 3:45 PM
Hands on hips, lady. Work it.
Amy BNovember 7, 2012 at 3:46 PM
P.S. What's the watch/bracelet you've got on there??
Amy BNovember 7, 2012 at 3:47 PM
P.P.S. Are you gestating part of the baby in your hair? Because you are TINY. xoxo
Davis and LauraNovember 7, 2012 at 4:07 PM
Bitty bump. Looking incredible for baby #3!!! Wahoo. Share the secret...
SmoochagatorNovember 7, 2012 at 4:19 PM
Looking good, chica! And your posts always make me gigglesnort.
Natalie | Mrs. Janney |November 7, 2012 at 4:20 PM
I feel like you are just NOW starting to look pregnant.
Katie DanielNovember 7, 2012 at 4:26 PM
I am 14 weeks, and I pretty much look exactly like you do, except with bigger legs and smaller boobs, so.......thanks for that! ;)
Laura and familyNovember 7, 2012 at 4:43 PM
Haha, we haven't met a non-Spanish Gabriel yet so it's all good. I say you ought to pick a name from that e-mail!
KatieNovember 7, 2012 at 5:55 PM
Hey lady- thanks for the shout-out! You look great- especially your girls (yes, I'm commenting on your boobs...are we there yet?)! Birth plan? Ha! I laugh in the face of birth plans...love the training for Sebastian though- mornings with Julia sound delightful :)
Kristina November 7, 2012 at 6:06 PM
ahhhh - cutsie tootsie. lovin' it!
MorganNovember 7, 2012 at 7:47 PM
Don't know about anyone else, but I'd definitely like to know what names the Mister is rejecting...the more outrageous the better.

And if I know myself at all, I think my future husband better watch out for prank names just to mess with him :)
Amy November 7, 2012 at 9:52 PM
I love reading your posts they always make me laugh :)

xo
Amy
itwasloveat.blogspot.com
Paige KellermanNovember 8, 2012 at 4:35 AM
You're so darn cute pregnant! It's like you defy nature and say, "I refuse to look frumpy and like I just ate my way through a gallon of strawberry ice cream!" This is my shout out to Strawberry ice cream. Holla. Crap, now I need some. Hang in there. You're gonna have a cute baby and look fab right after. I can already tell ..:)
JMJSLNovember 8, 2012 at 11:09 AM
You are adorable!
Can't wait to hear the name, see the pics, etc.
CalahNovember 9, 2012 at 12:15 PM
I cannot believe how cute you are. Also, you pretty much have to name your kid either Brideshead or Cordelia, since you're already covered 2 of the 4 siblings in Brideshead Revisited. Do we know if it's a boy or girl yet? I'm hoping girl, cause Cordelia is a great name and Brideshead is an awful one.