• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • About/Hire Me
    • About Me
    • Hire Me
    • Contact
    • Family
    • Faith
    • FAQ
    • My Running Story
    • Recipes
  • Disney
  • Fitness
    • runDisney Information Page
    • Fitness
    • Races
  • Parenting
  • Travel

Through Heather's Looking Glass

  • Disney
  • Fitness
  • Travel
  • family
  • About Me

Pregnancy Update: Week 27

July 2, 2014 | pregnancy

Last week of the second trimester! If you would have asked me at week 9 that I would get to the third trimester and it would seem to have flown by I would have laughed at you. Time went SO SLOWLY back then! I will be honest and say I feel really unprepared. I have read a couple of books, but other than that we have nothing “ready”. I guess I’m still in denial.

27weeks bump2

Symptoms: No new symptoms so that’s good! I must say my face is REALLY clear, probably more clear than it has EVER been. When I leave the house I throw on some mascara and blush and that’s it, it’s so nice! Still just feel like I’m slowing down and can’t do as much. I take occasional naps but not every day. Still very short of breath, but happy to say with Tums the heartburn is under control. Same round ligament pain, but I am going to try a new KT Tape application this week, I will let you know if it works!

Baby’s Size: Head of cauliflower

Maternity Clothes: Nothing new

Stretch marks: Nothing new

Sleep: A little better this week. Only getting up once or twice as opposed to 2-3 times. However, yesterday morning I woke up at 4 and was awake until 6. Then I had to get up at 6:30 so that wasn’t a lot of fun.

27weeks

Miss anything: I know I say this a lot, but I am really just ready already to have my body back.

Cravings: Sweets. Lots and lots of sweets.

Aversions: Nothing new. I just can’t eat a lot at one time or anything really heavy.

Looking Forward to: My ultrasound on Monday morning

What I’m loving: Not feeling guilty about the extra sweets I have been eating. While I do want my body back, it has also been nice to cut myself a little slack for a few months.

unnamed (27)

Workouts: Not great this week. We have had a lot going on and it has been brutally hot, so if I am busy in the morning, then a workout just doesn’t happen. We don’t have a gym membership right now so it has been tough.

QOTD: Did you ever feel prepared before your baby came?

Who watched the World Cup yesterday? Thoughts?

Like this:

Like Loading...

Sign up for my newsletter

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Jen says

    July 2, 2014 at 3:33 am

    You look great! Can’t believe you’re so close already!

    • Heather says

      July 2, 2014 at 4:57 pm

      I know. Seems like I was just calling you to tell you I was pregnant!

  2. Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says

    July 2, 2014 at 5:06 am

    You look great! And that maxi skirt outfit is so cute!

    • Heather says

      July 2, 2014 at 4:56 pm

      thank you!

  3. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    July 2, 2014 at 5:35 am

    I don’t know if you ever really feel prepared- and every baby is so different, they teach you what they need. 🙂 Getting close now!!

    • Heather says

      July 2, 2014 at 4:56 pm

      YOU are getting close, lady!

  4. Monica says

    July 2, 2014 at 6:04 am

    I bet your nesting instinct will kick in during your last trimester-besides I bet it’s hard to want to get a nursery set up if you are not in a permanent place.
    The game yesterday was insane! I meant to look up how many goals Tim Howard saved for our team-he was crazy good!
    You look great!

    • Heather says

      July 2, 2014 at 4:56 pm

      It is so so tough to not have a nursery or even a bedroom for the baby. I am thankful for what we have but ready to have my own place!

  5. Lauren @ Lauren's Glass Slipper says

    July 2, 2014 at 8:18 am

    You are looking great! Glad to hear the heartburn is under control!

    • Heather says

      July 2, 2014 at 4:56 pm

      thanks!

  6. Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie says

    July 2, 2014 at 8:42 am

    I love your bump! And yay for clear skin!

    • Heather says

      July 2, 2014 at 4:55 pm

      I seriously haven’t had skin this clear since I was probably 8 or 9. So Weird.

  7. Sheena says

    July 2, 2014 at 8:27 am

    You look great Heather! And, I’m getting close to having #5 and I NEVER feel prepared… I just looked up a list ‘what to pack for the hospital’ and I’ve packed the same bag 4 times in the last 6 years! You’ll figure it all out once she’s here! 🙂

    • Heather says

      July 2, 2014 at 4:55 pm

      I still can’t believe you are going to have 5! #superwoman.

  8. Mindy @ Road Runner Girl says

    July 2, 2014 at 10:00 am

    You look precious Heather! I know I say that every update but I think you just keep getting cuter and cuter! No…I never felt prepared before the baby came. But you get prepared real quick when they get here lol! It’s a learning process! I thought it would be easier with my 2nd but it wasn’t lol! Both of mine are so different!

    • Heather says

      July 2, 2014 at 4:54 pm

      thanks girl!

  9. Pavement Runner (@PavementRunner) says

    July 2, 2014 at 10:59 am

    Even when you think you are ready, you are not. But the good thing is that you figure it out quickly once they are home. It might take a couple days of crazy, but you’ll get the hang of it. You probably have 10 things you think you are going to need that you will never use and 5 things you thought you didnt need that you will use all the time.

    One MUST have is a baby first-aid kid. And one of those thermometer things that you can use any way (arm, butt, mouth). There will be one night when you freak out and you’ll need to take that baby’s temp for peace of mind.

    • Heather says

      July 2, 2014 at 4:54 pm

      Gah. fear of the unknown. Going to be crazy.

  10. Catherine @ foodiecology says

    July 4, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    I know what you mean about not being prepared; I’m reading What to Expect each month and one other baby book, but other than that? Nothing! I’ve got to schedule birthing & nursing classes soon! Time is flying lately for me, too, but even though I look/feel more pregnant each day, it still seems surreal.
    You look great! Keep cutting yourself slack for all the sweets; that’s what I’m doing. 🙂

  11. Susan John says

    July 7, 2014 at 12:55 am

    Hey Heather you look great hope you are so much exicted. BTW the photos are great. Take care

Trackbacks

  1. runningwithsass says:
    July 2, 2014 at 2:01 am

    Pregnancy Update: Week 27

    Last week of the second trimester! If you would have asked me at week 9 that I would get to the third

Primary Sidebar

I am Heather Montgomery, a southern girl living in Knoxville, Tennessee with my husband Bobby, 11-year-old daughter Emma Kate, and our goldendoodles Dolly and Luna. I’m just a regular girl who likes to workout, travel, hang with my family, text, and eat chips and queso. Be sure to check out my “about me” page for more info!
Thank you for visiting, and feel free to contact me with questions, (or for PR inquiries or press trip invites) at Support@HeathersLookingGlass.com.

Please, no guest post requests. 🙂

More about me

Privacy Policy

You can also find me here:

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Recent Posts

  • Free Travel Planning with Best Day Ever Vacations (Yes, It’s Completely FREE!)
  • Mom Must-Haves for a Basketball Tournament: The Ultimate Survival Guide
  • Why Spring Is the Sweet Spot for Family Vacation on Alabama’s Beaches
  • You’ll Get It When You Get Here: A Spring Break on Alabama’s Beaches That Actually Feels Like a Break
  • A Word for 2026

 

Search

How to Start a Blog

How to start a blog
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
  • Disney
  • Fitness
  • Travel
  • Family
Some places don’t change… we do. ❤️ And somehow, D Some places don’t change… we do. ❤️
And somehow, Disneyland still makes it feel like the first time.

Same magic.
Different memories. ✨ 

We had the most amazing time at Disneyland last month. The magic is alive and well, and it gets me every time. This is a great time to take your family and make memories of your own. There are so many great things going on this summer! 

Not to mention, if you use @bestdayevervacay, they do all the stressful work for you, at no extra cost! From discounts to dining reservations, they can handle it. You just focus on making the memories. 🥰

🔗 in my bio for a free quote! 

Thanks for sending us on this great trip Disney and BDEV! 

#disneylandandsea #disneyland70 #kidsrulesummer #bdevambassador #bestdayevervacations
#Ad #Align_Probiotic_Partner I started noticing li #Ad #Align_Probiotic_Partner
I started noticing little signs during my normal day. Just occasional bloating, gas, and that slightly “off” feeling. So instead of ignoring it, I listened. I slowed down, moved more consistently, and added Align Probiotic to my routine.

It’s one capsule a day and the #1 doctor-recommended probiotic brand for over 15 years‡. I started taking Align to help relieve my occasional gas, bloating, and stomach discomfort* and now I feel more comfortable moving through my day. @alignprobiotic

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
‡Among Physicians who recommended a brand of probiotic in ProVoice 2024 survey.
For four years, I’ve driven the same long roads wi For four years, I’ve driven the same long roads wishing “home” felt a little closer to the life we’ve built here.

And now… it finally will be. 🤍

We’re not leaving Tennessee, just making a local move that puts us closer to my daughter’s school, closer to our day-to-day life, and honestly closer to the version of life I’ve been hoping for since we moved here. (Aka not so much time in the car!) 

Still Knoxville. New chapter. Lots of boxes. Please pray. 🏡📦

📸 by @perfettophotographs 

#wearemoving #knoxvillelife #knoxvillerealestate
#BISSELLpartner Messy house era, but make it manag #BISSELLpartner Messy house era, but make it manageable 😅 
Between dogs, snacks that never make it to a plate, and whatever is happening in my entryway on a daily basis… I needed something that could actually keep up in one go. This one’s been doing the heavy lifting so I’m not doing 12 different cleanups for the same mess. 

Life doesn’t happen in neat, single-surface moments. From pet hair to crumbs to tracked-in grass, real homes have layered messes. The BISSELL PowerClean DualBrush™ is designed to handle it all in one pass without switching tools or going over the same spot twice. 

Promotion: List Price $359.99, on sale for $259.99 ($100 off) from 4/5–5/30. Limited time only, don’t miss it. Link in bio to shop while the deal lasts 👀 

#PowerCleanDualBrush @BISSELLclean
#ad Being “thoughtful” for Mother’s Day doesn’t ha #ad Being “thoughtful” for Mother’s Day doesn’t have to mean complicated. 😅 

I clipped the 4x fuel points digital coupon on the Kroger app, grabbed a Mastercard gift card at Kroger, and turned a quick errand into a little win-win situation by adding in a handmade colored card and personalized note. She gets to pick exactly what she wants. 💛 

I get 4X fuel points while I’m already out running around (because of course I am). Simple, thoughtful, and honestly kind of perfect. 
Head to your local Kroger, clip the coupon, and grab a Visa or Mastercard gift card, but the offer is only good through May 12! Link is in my bio! 

#KrogerPartner #KrogerGiftCards #MothersDay4x @krogerco
He asked for my number in college… and somewhere a He asked for my number in college… and somewhere along the way it went from late-night texts and cheap takeout… to character meals, waving napkins, and fully embracing the Disney dad life. 🫣

Disney dads aren’t born… they’re created one character meal at a time. 🏰 

Tag a Disney dad in your life! (Maybe one you helped create? 😂👀) 

#disneydad #disneymeme #disneydining #disneycharactergreeting #disneylandfood
#ZbarPartner I know these days won’t last forever, #ZbarPartner I know these days won’t last forever, so I’m soaking up every driveway game, every laugh, every little break in the grass. 🤍 

Lately our go-to has been Zbar Protein Snack Bars, especially the new Strawberries ‘N Creme flavor that is made with organic whole grain oats, real fruit, and protein to help support growing kids. It’s a snack she loves and I feel good about too. 

It’s a great little reset so she can get right back to doing what she does best, playing her heart out 💕

 #ZbarProteinStrawberriesnCreme @zbarofficial #Zbar

Copyright © 2026 · Through Heather's Looking Glass · Theme by Bella Creative Studio

%d