Already?! I can see why the second child always thinks they're adopted - With Cole I made a scrapbook, wrote on here and took pictures each week. Now? I get asked, "How far along are you?" My response, "Ummmm... 22 weeks? Maybe 24?" Sorry, baby - I may not be making a pregnancy scrapbook this time around, but you'll have a scrapbook of your first year just like your big brother. You MAY be getting it on your wedding day, but you'll get it. I swear.
From thebump.com:
Your baby's the size of a rutabaga!
Putting on layers of fat, your baby now weighs in around 1.5 to 2.5 pounds and measures about 13.6 to 14.8 inches.
Welcome to the third trimester! Moms-to-be who are at 28 weeks and beyond are known for their lack of sleep. Remember if you find yourself up in the middle of the night, do something relaxing. This is not the time to vacuum the house from top to bottom -- even though you might feel the urge to do that at some point. Read a book, drink chamomile tea, listen to soothing music. Then try to get back to bed and get some rest! Not so sure I have ever felt the need to vacuum, but I certainly agree lack of sleep is an issue! You'd think the body would allow rest knowing a newborn will be joining the world soon... Pretty much every night the baby kicks from 10pm-3:30am, I have to use the restroom at 4am, and I toss and turn until Cole starts attacking the door knob of his room trying to escape (he's been climbing out at 6:30am for 2 weeks now). I change his diaper, make him waffles and we watch The Backyardigans snuggled under blankets (poor Wubbzy got the boot and 'Yrone' is his new bff). I usually fall asleep and he's such a trooper letting me rest - I feel horrible that he's glued to the TV, but those 90 minutes are the best. He'll start chatting quietly around 8am (or try and lift my eye open... depends on the day!), letting me know it's time for a banana/more water and the day begins. Park, errands, the usual. I can only imagine how our day will go when I'm REAL tired!
Yesterday I had an appointment with Dr. VDH to check my placenta. It was low in my 16-week ultrasound, so she wanted to schedule an additional one at 28 weeks to ensure it moved. (Pretty much the only reason why I'm 100% I'm 28 weeks!). Excellent news, it moved. I've gained 10lbs and my belly is measuring right on track. If I'm getting too uncomfortable as we get closer to July 5th, she may do another ultrasound to ensure the baby isn't ginormous. I feel like I'm eating for 5, so my bet is we'll be making an appointment!
