28 Weeks!

Mommy at 28 Weeks

Baby at 28 Weeks

Size: 16 inches, 2.5 pounds. As we creep toward the end of my pregnancy baby's physical growth is slowing down substantially. Over the next 12 weeks he should only gain another 5 or 6 pounds and perhaps another 5 or 6 inches.
Development: He can blink, cough, hiccup, and breathe now! He also has the ability to dream (about what I'm not entirely sure) as he is now able to reach REM during his naps!


Symptoms at 28 Weeks
Currently Craving: Still nothing. I am finding it hard to believe I might get through this whole pregnancy without sending Brian out for a late-night food run! (although for this I'm sure he's very grateful)
How's the belly looking: Small, so I've been told. People tend to be shocked when I say I'm in my 28th week! Not sure how I feel about this, since I know how much I've gained - guess I was right that it's all in my bum! Swelling: Same as it's been in the previous few weeks, more swelling at night and in the morning but nothing too extreme at this point. I have stopped wearing regular shoes all together (don't want to risk stretching my favorites!) and have opted to wear sandals or sneakers at all times!
Faintness / Dizziness: Dizziness on a daily basis, sometimes so severe that I need to physically hold onto something sturdy. I find if I just take a deep breath it goes away quickly.
Sciatica: I have begun to experience this on an infrequent basis. My sister had it the majority of her last trimester and I remember how much pain she was in, so I'm hopeful that it won't get to that point. I really don't need to add that pain to my already intense SPD pain!Sleep: Little to none. I'm shocked that I'm able to get through the day to be perfectly honest! Last night I spent the majority of the evening walking the halls in my house trying to tire myself out ... all to no avail. Ugh!
Movement: Getting stronger every day. He loves the train - I think it's the swaying movement that gets him going but he kicks me throughout the 90 minute ride every morning. Good thing I registered for a swing for him!
Exercise: I have almost completely cut out weight lifting at this point - especially on my lower body. It's very difficult to keep proper form when you're in physical pain so I'd rather lose the muscle mass (the little that there is left) that risk a more severe injury. I have continued with my cardio (45 minutes of walking or the Arc) and plan to do so right up until the end.
Stretch marks: Still none. I know it's wishful thinking that I can get through the next 12 weeks without any, but maybe just maybe I'll get lucky!
Rings on or off: On!!
Maternity wear: I finally succumbed to the necessity of the bathing suit, and actually ended up buying two! I went with the skirted bottom and both tops are tankini style - it truthfully bothers me a lot when I see pregnant women exposing their bellies in tiny bikinis.  

Baby related purchases:  I'm still holding out!
Days Left: 84!!