I really just cant believe how fast the time is going! We had my 28 week appointment last week on the 9th (also my parents 31st Wedding Anniversary!) And things are looking really good. Baby bump is measuring right on track, Aiden's heartbeat is steady in the 150s and all my stats are good. Now we have appointments every 2 WEEKS! I cant believe we're at that point already. Time really does fly. For my 30 week appointment we get to have one last look at little Aiden before his big arrival. Our doctor signed us up for a 3D Ultrasound and I really couldn't be more excited! I cant wait to see the face of the little man that seems to be brushing up on his karate in my belly! I'll be sure to share pictures here once we get them! Anyway here are a few pictures of me at 28 weeks and a little update on how things are going in the THIRD TRIMESTER!
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| 28 Weeks... Aiden is REALLY sticking out there! And getting quite heavy! |
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| 28 weeks with a huge belly and a very sore back! |
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| Adam's beautiful artwork. |
How far along are you? In the pictures... exactly 28 weeks. Today 29 weeks, 2 days
Baby Stats: Aiden is about the size of a Squash weight: 2.5-3.8 lbs, length 15-17 in.
Total Weight Gain? Thanks to the holidays I'm now at + 12lbs! But the doctor said I'm still on the small side, that just caught me up a bit. P.S. I DO NOT feel like I'm on the small side... I feel HUGE!
Maternity Clothes? I think I officially need more... the normal clothes I could wear are stretched to capacity so I should probably invest in a few more things to get me through the next 3 months.
Stretch Marks? Not that I can see...
Sleep? Ugh I'll go ahead and say it's gotten horrible... between waking up for no reason and waking up to pee and waking up with hip or back pain, I'm not getting much sleep these days. I know it's preparing me to be a mother but it's also starting to wear on me a bit. I need more sleep!
Best moment this week? Seeing my cousin Mario for the first time since Adam and I's wedding and meeting his family! We didn't get nearly enough time with them but it was great to spend an evening with them and get to know Heather and baby Leo! I love my nieces and have a blast playing with them, but it was a lot of fun hanging out with a baby boy for a change! Leo is 7 months old and such a little sweetie. It really got me thinking about what our little boy will be like!
Miss Anything? SLEEP SLEEP SLEEP! Really missing my sleep... and laying on my stomach. I didnt notice it much until now but it's so much easier to just flop down on your tummy then lay on your back or side. I hate not being able to do that. Also I'm missing a glass of wine or a margarita or anything really after a tough stressful day. We've had a few of those lately and just one glass of wine would have been nice. Oh well though! Just a few more months and Aiden is worth it.
Movement? Tons... he is big enough now that I can feel him all over, not just in one little spot. In the morning I feel like he's really crowding my lungs (I get out of breath SUPER easy these days) and in the evening he seems to like to settle way down low... when people talk about the baby "dropping" I have a really tough time imagining how much further he can drop!
Food Cravings? Still not craving much. And I'm starting to feel like their isn't much room for food so I have to remind myself to eat.
Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope!
Gender? Boy, still loving all the fun boy stuff. I went to Hobby Lobby Saturday and had a blast finding decorations for Aiden's room. Love all the vintage sports decor! Now to narrow down what we really need!
Labor Signs? Nope
Belly Button in or out? In... but barely.
Wedding rings on or off? Still on but in the evenings my hands have started getting really puffy so I have to take them off earlier than normal.
Happy or moody most the time? I'm still fairly happy most the time. But I would be lying if I didn't say that the last week or so has been more difficult. I don't know if it's pregnancy hormones, the cold weather, the start of a new year, the lack of sleep or just a combination of all of the above, but I have been way more emotional than I can ever remember being. I cry much easier, I'm stressed when I shouldn't be, I get annoyed far too easily. I'm not nearly the strong, secure person that I'm use to being. And I HATE it. I know this is a bit of soapbox but I guess I feel like if I can't be honest here where can I? And I think it's important to share that even someone who usually prides them self on their strength and level head can breakdown when it all gets to be a bit much. Or when the crazy hormones kick in! So for now I'm just taking things a day at a time and calming myself with deep breaths and the reminder that I'll get to meet my baby boy soon!
Looking Forward to? My 30 week ultrasound next week! Can't wait to see our baby boy! And baby showers! It's finally time to get excited about baby showers! Cant wait to celebrate this little boy with family and friends!
xoxo~ Jamie
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