Feeling the need to complain : (

So I usually never complain about the pregnancy and can actually say I have had it pretty easy the whole time until the past few days.  The low back pain is getting worse and yesterday I spent all day feeling nauseous and have some gas problems.  This morning I called the advice nurse to see if maybe I just caught some type of stomach virus.  She said it's possible and to eat bland foods, drink water and watch out for fever like symptoms just in case.  I hate feeling nervous to eat expecially when Cameron needs the nutrients and I don't want how I am feeling to effect him, so I am trying my best.  I also googled these type of symptoms in the 3rd trimester and some women say its normal and its happened to them, so I am just hoping it doesn't last long and maybe I am just having a rough few days. *fingers crossed*
For the back pain I am trying to walk and exercise more and use pillows on the back of desk chairs or kitchen chairs, but any other advice would be helpful.

On a lighter side, here is recent picture of me.  I am still loving his kicks and movement and feeling closer and closer to him as time goes on.  I can't wait to meet him!

Next Doctor's Appt is Oct 5th so another update is on its way...

27-28 weeks

How far along? 27 weeks and 1 day (based on Dec 19th due date)

Total weight gain/loss: Approx +17 lbs

Maternity clothes? Its getting harder to wear my regular shirts and stuff and I don't want to stretch them out. Time to do more shopping.

Sleep: I am still getting good amounts of sleep and I have gotten used to getting up to go to the bathroom and going straight back to sleep

Best moment this week: Finding Gabbi after she was lost for over 24 hours.  I don't know what we would have done if we never found her.

Movement: Everyday - he is moving and kicking like crazy.  Its fun though. :)

Cravings: Bagels

Gender: Boy

Name possibility: Cameron Louis

Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button in or out? It's 1/2 an outty. haha.

What I miss: Not having back pain almost everyday.  I have to say a couple of weeks that started and I know I am hitting my 3rd trimester but I can't wait till that goes away because its frustrating.

Milestones: Will officially be in my 3rd trimester this week. So wierd; it goes by fast.

Labor Day Weekend

I really enjoyed having 3 days off work to get some time in with family and friends and relax.  I also got some stuff done as well as I usually have a "to do list" on weekends because I can never get them done during the week. Such as paying bills, cleaning, organizing, and shopping.  On Sunday Joe and I decided to go to Vasona and do the paddle boats and enjoy the beautiful weather; I have lived in San Jose my whole life and had never done them. Crazy I know. lol.  It was fun, but quite a workout.  On Monday I went to the mall with Stephanie and Andee and they tried helping me find maternity clothes and I have officially decided they don't work for me.  Everything is too big or makes me look bigger than I am, so I am going to shop in the regular departments and just buy bigger sizes.  I had people give me that advice before since I am so small and I should have just taken their advice in the first place.  Oh well...I had to at least look. ; )  Last night we went out to dinner for my mom's birthday and it was my mom and dad's first time having Bucco di Beppo; I think they liked it.  Seeing Emily eat pasta with her fingers was hilarious and than she kept waving at one of the waiters; she is going to be such a flirt.  Love it! I can't wait till Cameron gets here!

Here is a picture Joe took of me over the weekend since I hadn't taken one in about 3 weeks. 
Getting bigger and bigger every week:

Till the next update; I wish you all a great rest of the week. : )

24-25 weeks

How far along? 24 weeks and 5 days

Total weight gain/loss: +15 pounds (I got weighed yesterday at the doctors)

Maternity clothes? I want more!

Sleep: I still sleep pretty well but plan on getting my sister's body pillow out of storage this weekend because I think it will help with some aches and pains I am having.

Best moment this week: Hearing Cameron's heartbeat yesterday. 160 - perfect ! : )

Movement: He is moving so much lately even during the day while I am at work and running errands

Cravings: Scrambeled Eggs

Gender: Boy

Name possibility: Cameron Louis

Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button in or out? Its almost all the way out...

What I miss: Being able to have caffeine especially Starbucks, haha.

Milestones: Had my first freak out moment about the Birth the other day, I was like oh my god I have to deliver him in like 3 months.  Am I ready for this?! Yikes.