oh baby | twenty-eight weeks
how far along? | 28 weeks {now hello, third trimester! i learned last friday that it’s actually week 28!}
due date: january 14, 2016
baby’s size | baby is the size of an eggplant — 13.6-14.8 inches long and 1.5-2.5 pounds
gender | baby boy!
feeling | overall, great! i had a rough night monday evening {i will spare you the details!} but other than that, i have been really good and honestly can’t complain. yay ♥ i love having my son with me all the time- we are buds.
maternity clothes | i am currently up eleven pounds and it’s still a mixture. i shared some of my favorite fall maternity styles here on tuesday- hope you enjoyed!
movement | lots and lots. i can feel him all over now- not just in one spot.
sleep | still sleeping really well… i would love to purchase a body pillow soon, but again, i can’t complain. i have been crashing… i think it’s from bring up and about all day in my classroom {def. a high energy job!}
cravings | i am all about some healthy, crisp salads these days! also craving – a laid back and relaxing weekend. hopefully full of organizing baby items, trips to the farmer’s market, netflix marathons {what are your favorite shows/movies?} and cheese boards at home {pregnancy safe cheeses, of course + candles burning!} also hoping to carve/paint some pumpkins!
fun facts | he’s starting to develop more fat, so his wrinkly skin will start to get smoother. his lungs are mature enough that he’d probably survive if he were born now. wow! ♥
miss anything | my family in ohio! ♥
best moment of the week | definitely celebrating baby boy with my charlotte family and friends {can’t wait to share the details soon!} it was so beautiful and memorable. i also loved a mini date tuesday evening with mr. monaco to chuy’s mexican grill {hello, yummy jalapeno sauce!} and the movie, the intern {so, so good- i loved this movie!!!} have you seen it? seriously- loved. and that is my ideal work place. plus, robert de niro’s character completely stole my heart.
how’s dad? he’s still so supportive and is just wonderful to baby boy and i {we are so thankful for him!}
looking forward to | my parents are now coming next weekend {halloween} due to some very sad emergencies at home. i am looking forward to seeing them then though and conquering baby’s nursery/spending time together. please pray for comfort for these families involved- thank you.
next appointment: friday, november 6 {i will be 30 weeks!}
our announcement
telling mr. monaco
telling our village
our gender reveal party
thoughts on being a boy mom
bohemian- woodland baby shower {part one}
bohemian- woodland baby shower {part two}
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Comments (23)
The Girl who Loved to Write
October 22, 2015 at 1:58 pm
ooh girl, get a body pillow! it makes all the difference! I will be praying for your family and whatever is going on there. xo
nelle monaco
October 25, 2015 at 2:03 pm
i really need to!! and thank you so much- it means so much! xo
sabrina
October 22, 2015 at 3:10 pm
Love your updates! I'm 21 weeks and my cheese craving is out of control.
nelle monaco
October 25, 2015 at 2:03 pm
i want cheese all.the.time!! 🙂
Caffeine & Commotion
October 22, 2015 at 3:58 pm
Body pillows help a lot! As do recliners. Enjoy this season of life, it is precious!
nelle monaco
October 25, 2015 at 2:04 pm
thank you so much! it's such a precious time… xo
Kelly Daniel
October 22, 2015 at 5:22 pm
How exciting! I can’t wait for another 8 weeks because that’s our next sonogram and right before our trip to Texas to visit with my husband’s family. You’re looking great and it sounds like you’re feeling great too!
nelle monaco
October 25, 2015 at 2:05 pm
that's so exciting! 🙂 hope you're feeling well and thank you so much
Oh Chel
October 22, 2015 at 5:37 pm
Love the outfit with the suspenders. Very… dapper I shall say. Beautiful images
nelle monaco
October 25, 2015 at 2:05 pm
i love it, too! thank you so much
Unknown
October 22, 2015 at 6:36 pm
Oh my goodness, is that your nursery?? It is TOO cute!! Congrats on your baby boy. Boys are so fun 🙂 I remember loving having my buddy everywhere with me when I was preggo! My little guy is 13 months now. I'm sure everyone tells you this, but it flies by! Oh, and I borrowed a maternity pillow from a friend (who ended up giving it to me for the next baby, if we have one!), which was the economical way to go for us – those things are expensive but SO nice to have.
nelle monaco
October 25, 2015 at 2:06 pm
hi! no that's just an inspiration- but it's so beautiful, right? i love it. i really need one soon- i was up past 3am last night 🙁 that's a great idea and i love having a buddy! i am sure it flies by… thanks for the love, jenn!
Katie @ Life Encouraged
October 22, 2015 at 9:20 pm
LOVE this! Congrats on your pregnancy! I may have already told you that but i'm preggo too so pregnant brain is alive and well, haha. I am 22 weeks and loving being passed to sickness now. so exciting your having a sweet boy! we are having our gender reveal party tomorrow!! 🙂 Love all of the cute nursery things you picked out!
nelle monaco
October 25, 2015 at 2:23 pm
i saw it's a girl 🙂 yay! congrats to you all and it's so amazing it be in the second trimester! thank you for your sweet comment! praying for a healthy pregnancy for you- you're adorable
Unknown
October 23, 2015 at 4:02 am
I love the nursery, it's so beautiful! Congrats on your baby boy!
nelle monaco
October 25, 2015 at 2:23 pm
thank you so much!!
LynSire
October 23, 2015 at 5:20 am
Everything is so adorable!! Congrats and blessings to your family!
nelle monaco
October 25, 2015 at 2:23 pm
thank you so much!
Unknown
October 23, 2015 at 12:56 pm
Aw we're only 2 weeks apart! You look great lovely!!
nelle monaco
October 25, 2015 at 2:23 pm
yay! I have been following you and your little boy/soon-to-be baby girl! love your posts! thank you so much – you look amazing. xo
Branson
October 23, 2015 at 2:18 pm
Great update! It is so fun to look back on these later! 🙂
nelle monaco
October 25, 2015 at 2:24 pm
i think so, too! thank you so much! it means a lot
Katherines Corner
October 25, 2015 at 5:16 pm
wonderful post and photos.Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop xo
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