28 Weeks

Week 28 Highlights

How far along: 28 weeks

28 weeks, 1 day

Size of baby: About the size of a large eggplant and approximately 2 1/4 lbs and 14.8 inches long.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Still down about 2lbs from my starting weight.I think the weight I have gained back from being so sick all went to my belly.

How I'm Changing: I noticed a big belly growth spurt this week. I felt like I woke up much bigger than when I went to sleep the night before. It was crazy!

Maternity Clothes: Same as past weeks.

Gender: Girl

Movements: Movements really slowed down this week. Of course it makes me super nervous, but it seems like it's pretty normal as babies really start growing each week and have less room to jump around.

Sleep: I had a hard time falling asleep this week - I was awake for hours! I'm not sure it was all pregnancy related though. Blake was gone all week for work and I don't ever sleep as soundly when he's away.

28 weeks, 4 days after the growth spurt.

Symptoms:  OMG! Hello to Meralgia Paresthetica (numbness/burning sensation in the outer upper left thigh). It freaked me out when all of a sudden my thigh was numb, but it appears to be pretty normal. My sister said she experienced it too. While not all that painful yet (I read it gets worse the bigger you get), it is pretty annoying. I've had some cramping/pain in my right upper belly.  Also, still lacking much of an appetite.

How I'm feeling: My back is getting worse, so I think it's time to make a chiropractor appointment. Also, all those little pains and now the numbness thing are getting old!

What I Miss: Being pain free. :)

Cravings: Nothing really specific this week. Grapefruit and string cheese are yummy.

Best Moment(s) of the Week: Starting the third trimester! I can't believe how quickly this pregnancy is progressing. She'll be here before we know it. Also, I was so happy to have Blake home!

What I am Looking Forward To: I got a few of my house projects done this week when Blake was gone and I have a few more to tackle before I let myself fully focus on the nursery. We are also going get some of the master bedroom done before she is born too. We have a busy three months ahead of us! A weekend trip to Ikea is in our near future I think. And my doctor's appointment tomorrow!