Welcome to the third trimester! This week our bambino is the size of an eggplant.  My weekly baby email updates say that our little girl weighs around 2.5 pounds and measures about 14 inches long.

I spent this week lounging around the apartment, updating our blog, and spending some quality time with Dusty.

Gender & Name: We still like the name we’ve picked out and are trying to think of a backup just in case we decide it doesn’t work when we actually meet her.

Weight Gain:  No scale in Paris means I don’t need to feel guilty for eating all of the delicious food.  In all seriousness though, I’ve actually been eating pretty darn healthy, lots of fresh fruits and vegetables since we go the market twice a week.

Maternity Clothes: Paris has had beautiful weather this week.  It’s been in the high 70s and low 80s for most f the week.  This weekend has cooled down a little and is back in the high 60s/low 70s, which is perfect weather!  I’ve been wearing cotton maternity dresses like the one in my picture this week or a t-shirt and gym shorts when I’m around the apartment.

Sleep: Paris is at the same latitude as the Canadian border and because it’s further north, stays lighter later into the evening.  With this and then with Dusty working late because of the time difference, I’ve been staying up later and getting up later in the morning as well.  I’ve had a few nights that have been a little more difficult to sleep but overall, I’m sleeping comfortably.

Food: No specific cravings but I’ve really enjoyed all of the fresh fruits at the market.  I’m eating a lot of peaches, strawberries and avocados.  And of course, I’m in love with nutella with baguettes.

Movement:  This week has marked the beginning of a huge change.  I can see how the third-trimester can seem long and tiring.  Our bambino is moving around more vigorously and I can feel her jabs and kicks regularly.  Dusty’s able to feel her movements and sometimes see her movements as well.  At least once during the day I’m beaconing Dusty over to feel her violent moves.  Needless to say, I know it’s only going to get worse as she gets bigger and stronger and has less room to move around.

Belly Button:  My belly button is officially half in, half out most of the time.

Mood: Overall, I’ve been in an excellent mood this week.  I have been a little more emotional this past week and getting sentimental at times, looking at the other little bambinos on the sidewalk and thinking about what life’s going to be like when we’re a party of three.

Best Moment(s) This Week: Best moments this week: 1) The beautiful Paris weather and 2) Going on an adventure with Dusty.  We first went to ‪Galeries Lafayette, a huge upscale department store (can you believe Dusty suggested we go).  They have shops like Versace, Valentino, Gucci, and Prada.  They have the world’s largest shoe department, which I’m sad to say, I didn’t get to see because the place was a complete zoo and the size of several city blocks.  In fact, we did no traditional shopping.  I would not suggest going on a Saturday afternoon (although I’m sure it’s busy every day of the week).  Our sole desire was to go to the grocery department (and yes, this is why Dusty suggested we go), which was like a gourmet supermarket with kiosks of some of the highest end products you’ll ever see.  After Galeries Lafayette we strolled around the Eiffel Tower and went to dinner at a restaurant we’ve wanted to try out.

Missing Anything: Not missing anything at all!

Looking Forward To: I am a bit excited to go home in a couple of weeks and start on the nursery but for right now I’m enjoying this quality time with Dusty (in between his work).

Weekly Picture:  This week’s picture was taken outside the Louvre when we went on adventure.  I’m wearing a black maternity dress from Target and a handmade necklace.

***My weekly posts are written during the week and then posted the following week, after I’ve taken my weekly picture and I’ve had time to edit them.***