27 weeks and 28 years

I feel like the older I get the more excited I get about birthdays.  I am enjoying getting older and living more life.  Each year seems to get better and better.  Maybe this will change later in life, but right now it's exciting and I can hardly wait to see what the next year will bring.  Twenty Seven was good to me.  I'm feeling that twenty eight will be pretty awesome too.  I feel like I am exactly where I should be.  I feel full of happiness and contentment.

In other exciting news, we have entered our 3rd trimester. Wow, did that sneak up fast!

details, fun facts, and photos

Weight

My new weight is 133lbs.  I know the baby still needs to gain more weight, so I am prepared for this number to quickly rise.  I am starting to feel uncomfortable at times.  I feel stretching and tightness in my belly all the time. Laying down relieves pressure on my body, but then I have trouble breathing and my heart races.  I've been able to start being active again, so that feels good.  It's all new feelings and sensations that I am learning to love tolerate.

Eat

My appetite is still out of whack.  I get full really fast.  Somedays I'm just too tired to eat every meal. I try and keep a balanced diet as best I can, but I know I could be doing better.  No major cravings that have lasted.  Mostly I'll just have a flash desire for strawberries or chocolate milk.  Once I get it, it's gone. 

Sweat

Doctor had told me to take it easy for a couple of weeks.  Hearing that I couldn't exercise made me really sad, but I know it was for the best.  I rested.  But now I'm back!  Pilates, walking/hiking, and prenatal yoga are on my exercise wish list. 

Sleep

I'm sorry, what?  I'm SO tired.  I fall asleep so quickly, but little Jade has decided that she is going to be like her daddy and be a night owl.   Little miss does jumping jacks all night.  Trying to find a comfortable position in my tangle of pillows that isn't too hot or too cold is...oh so fun.  As soon as I find that sweet spot, I have to pee.  Or least I think I have to pee.  I never really know until I try.  Mamas, you know what I'm talking about!

Jaden is very active and healthy.  We can't wait to meet her.  I feel good.  I feel excited.  I feel supported by friends and family and my wonderful husband.   

The third trimester has come just in time for my urge to go shopping for baby goods!

 We thought Jade would really want an 80inch tv.

xoxo,

ricki