Week 28

Hellooo third trimester!!!

 What is baby up to at 28 weeks? 

• Baby is the size of an eggplant and measuring around 13.6 to 14.8 inches and weighs in the 1.5 to 2.5 pound range.
• He is starting to develop more fat, so his wrinkly skin will start to get smoother.
• His lungs are mature enough that he'd probably survive if he was born now! 

Side note: This was the week Landon was born. He was 2lbs 1oz and quite the little fighter! After 10 long weeks in the NICU he came home with us. Currently he is a healthy, strong, giggly two and a half year old toddler... so thankful!

28 weeks pregnant with Oliver

28 weeks with baby #3

How is mama doing?  

Weight Gain: +1 pound weighing 107.8lbs with a total of 11 pounds gained this pregnancy.
Exercise: Chasing after two toddlers all day
Craving:WATER. I am not one who drinks a lot of water, definitely less than I should be drinking especially while pregnant. No other drink helps my thirst this week. Water is all I want!
Eating:Chocolate chip muffins/pancakes, soup, turkey sandwiches with extra lettuce, apples, and bananas

Random Note: Last week and this week I have been obsessed with candy (specifically reese peanut butter cups.) Since I had my glucose test today, I cut myself off from them a few days ago in hopes that I don't fail!


Symptoms:

• Sleep: Sleeping with one pillow between my legs helps. Turning over has started to become a challenge recently. It really does feel like I am bringing 11 extra pounds over with me. 
• Movement: Big kicks and rolls mostly at night and especially when one of his brothers is using him as an arm rest or a pillow! Ha ha!
• Dry skin (everywhere)
• Heartburn: Taking Tums most nights
• Stuffy Nose: Mostly when I wake up (had this symptom with Landon)

Thankful-- 5 things:

1. My sweet baby boys for making me a mommy.
2. My loving husband who does so much for me and our children. I love and adore you.
3. Making it to the third trimester (a healthy pregnancy thus far)
4. Living just 20 minutes down the road from my helpful/supportive parents.
5. Maternity leggings. Seriously, I love them!   

By the Number:

• Days until Thanksgiving:2 
• Days until our next appointment:24  
• Days until Christmas: 29
• Days until c-section: 78
• Total pounds gained:11

What I love: Being in the third trimester!
Looking Forward To: Eating a lot the next few days ;)


Have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone!