It's truly hard to believe that this is the LAST week of my second trimester! These last few weeks have flown by and it's hard to believe that in just 91 days (plus or minus a few) this little guy will be here!
As I approach the final stretch (literally and figuratively) of my pregnancy I am finding myself more anxious and worried than I anticipated I would be. Not so much about the actual delivery but more about what happens after. Am I going to be a good mom, will I be able to figure out a work/day care schedule that makes sense both financially and from a quality of life standpoint, how is Brian's schedule going to affect his time with the baby? All of these things and so many more race through my mind every minute of the day, which of course takes my attention away from work and other obligations. My mum keeps telling me that everything will come together and that we have so many people that can and will help us in the beginning that I have nothing to worry about. While I appreciate the sentiment, it does nothing for me when I can't sleep for the millionth night in a row!
Brian finally felt the nugget kick last night! I wish I'd captured the look on his face because it was priceless. It was almost like he didn't believe that he'd actually felt something! But of course being just like his father, the baby was stubborn and it was a onetime thing. I'm just glad it finally happened! Hopefully over the next couple weeks it will be a more regular thing for him because I know it's hard to be "left out" of a lot of the process.
Mommy at 27 Weeks
Baby at 27 Weeks
Size: 15 inches and about 2.5 pounds (rounded up last week so no change this week)Development: Auditory development is progressing and he is able to recognize voices (not that he listens when spoken to!) Heartbeat is strong enough to be heard in a very quiet environment and his taste buds are developed enough now to notice the difference in the types of food being consumed. He is continuing to "pedal" (prewalking skill) and his kicks are getting stronger!
Symptoms at 27 Weeks
Currently Craving: No cravings as we move to the end of the 2nd trimester. I'm really glad for this!
How's the belly looking: I don't notice a change from last week in terms of size, however it is getting harder.
Swelling: My fingers are swollen in the mornings but it typically depends on what I ate the night before. My feet have been starting to swell a bit at night after I've been walking/standing all day, however, I've been careful about keeping them elevated which seems to help.
Faintness / Dizziness: I've had a few moments of dizziness but thankfully haven't felt faint yet.
Nasal Congestion: It's defintiely that time of year for me in general with allergies but I think the pregnancy has been making it worse.
Bleeding Gums: My dentist would be horrified! I swear it's like a horror movie when I brush my teeth. I do need to be much more diligent about flossing though because I've been lazy about it recently.
Sleep: Becoming more and more difficult. I think it's the combination of the heat and my never stopping brain!
Movement: He is all over the place now. He definitely responds more to sugary foods/treats than anything. And he certainly likes to kick a lot when I'm trying to relax! (a sign of things to come perhaps?)
Exercise: Not much this week, trying to take it easy as my SPD is continuing to worsen.
Innie or outie: Outie all the way!
Stretch marks: Nope! :)
Rings on or off: Still on, but becoming increasingly hard to put on in the morning.
Maternity wear: Finally invested in some more summer dresses - I feel so much better when I'm not "confined" to pants! The dreaded maternity bathing suit is next on the list...
Baby related purchases: Zip, zero, nada. This kid has been spoiled already - I have bags of clothes that I've yet to go through and since his nursery is still not set up it's hard to know exactly what I want/need to buy! The goal is to try to hold off until after my shower!
Days Left: 91 - seems so surreal!
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