PHFBLC: Hello Third Trimester!!!

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Hello Third Trimester!!!

Yay! Today marks 28 weeks - the official start of the third trimester! Things have been going considerably well since I last updated.

Size of baby: Baby boy weighs about 2.5 pounds and is around 16 inches long.

Symptoms: Still feeling pretty good. I have some back pain that comes and goes in the middle of my back, right underneath the left shoulder blade. I also have a little bit of lower back pain that sends some shooting pains down my butt. I seem to feel these the most after a long day at work. I'm also surprised to see that my ankles have started to swell (especially on warm days). I don't have an ankle bone by the end of the day - hello cankles!

Weight Gain: +29 lbs (since 11 weeks) Am I worried about my weight gain? NOT ONE BIT! I've waited so long to be pregnant, I could care less about the extra pounds. My mom loves teasing me about my new chubby cheeks. :)

Cravings: Fruit smoothies for breakfast & barbecue chips to complement my sandwich for lunch. NO cravings whatsoever for dinner.

Aversions: Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing, Caprese salads, and Lobster Bisque.

Sleep: Still trying hard to stay sleeping on my sides. I'm waking up to pee 2-3 times a night. I'm liking a pillow in between my legs more than my body pillow.

Maternity Clothes: New favorite maternity shop - Preggers Maternity in Chicago. I found my shower dress there! The weather is really starting to warm up here so next thing on the shopping list is SHORTS and SKIRTS.

What I Miss: This one will not change - ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!

What I'm Looking Forward To: The month of JUNE! Work Shower on June 6th, Birthing Classes that start June 7th, Maternity photos June 18th, and Family/Friends Shower on June 23rd.

Special Pregnancy Moments: I passed my glucose test! I love how my little girls at school talk to the baby. He gets MANY hugs every day - so cute!

Bump Update: This isn't your traditional bump pic, but all I have for 28 weeks. This was taken Mother's Day of me relaxing at the pool after my spa treatment. :)

7 comments:

Andrea said...: So happy things are going so well! Can't think of a more deserving person :) June sounds like it's going to be a great month!! Love the pic...you look beautiful m'dear!; May 16, 2012 at 6:36 PM
Jesica said...: Aw, you look super pretty and LOVE the swimsuit!; May 16, 2012 at 6:55 PM
Kelli said...: Hi LC! Love, love your cute bump and suit! So glad to see an update from you. I bet your kids love it!!!!!!!!!!! So sweet! When my sister was pregnant and then had her baby, that was all I talked about. That class was very connected and I still have kids that ask me about her. hugs to you!; May 16, 2012 at 9:49 PM
Brenda said...: Beautiful picture!!! Happy third Trimester!; May 17, 2012 at 6:40 AM
Do I Have to Be a D.I.N.K.? said...: YAY for the 3rd Trimester! Such a cute picture!; May 17, 2012 at 7:41 AM
Cherm said...: OMG you are so cute with your bump! SO happy to hear all is going well. You sound so healthy and content. Yay 3T!!!; May 17, 2012 at 8:29 AM
Shelley said...: I think that is one of my favorite preg pictures of you! but it just makes me want to go back!!; May 17, 2012 at 9:47 AM