28 Weeks / 7 Months!

How Far Along: 28 Weeks / 7 Months / 84 days left/ 12 weeks left! 

3rd Trimester

 

 

 

How big is baby:  By this week, your baby weighs 2 1/4 pounds (about the size of a large eggplant) and measures 14.8 inches from the top of her head to her heels

This week's big developments:  He can blink his eyes, which now sport lashes. With his eyesight developing, he may be able to see the light that filters in through your womb. He's also developing billions of neurons in his brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world.
 

My Body: You're in the home stretch! The third and final trimester starts this week. If you're like most women, you'll gain about 11 pounds this trimester. At this point, you'll likely visit your doctor or midwife every two weeks. Then, at 36 weeks, you'll switch to weekly visits.

 Weight gain/loss: From before pregnancy to now I have gained 25lbs :( more then I had expected / intended. I was shocked when my doctor was not concerned. However,  The past month I have been eating more sweet snacks (cravings) and not paying as much attention to getting a balance diet. I am doing my best to limit my weight gain by being more conscience again.

Maternity clothes:  I got a fun Halloween shirt:

 Best moment this week: I had glucose test done this week. My appointment was early in the morning but it was hard to not eat before and then having to wait an hour. Baby boy was moving a lot, which means he wants food. Once I left the appointment, I went to McDonalds to get a sandwich (I knew I couldn't wait to get home to eat). After eating I still felt groggy and weird so I thankfully I had time to take a nap.  I did not hear back from the Lab / Doctor so that means everything was fine. YAY!!!!
Movement: I think he had the hiccups a few times this week.

Miss Anything: Being able to get comfortable easily. Getting up from sitting is not as easy as before.

Food cravings: Chocolate and baked items

 

Package received today from Maranda. She has named baby boy Henry ;) Thanks for indulging in my cravings--very sweet! 

 

 

Symptoms:  Lower back sore, hard to sit without getting uncomfortable quickly. My round ligaments have been very very sore. Bending slightly has caused discomfort this week.
Sleep: Some days good others not good. Sometimes by hips hurt when I sleep and cant get comfortable. This past week I feel more tired and have been trying to take naps.
Anything making you queasy or sick: no
Gender: BOY!!! I wonder what he is going to look like; dark hair, light hair, no hair, lots of hair, chubby, skinny.....

Hat Nathan and I picked up while we were in Duluth

 

Looking forward to:  Currently, going to sleep...I am tired.

 

Questions for moms: 

1. What are your must haves for the hospital bag?
2. What are your favorite baby items you couldn't live without?