Category: Third trimester

Not Me Monday

Monday, March 8, 2010 27 weeks, 1 day pregnant I am not working my way through the Little House series for the seven-billionth time. I would never read such childish literature, and I would certainly never propose that Baby Boy’s middle name should be… Continue Reading “Not Me Monday”

Welcome to Week 28

Sunday, March 7, 2010 27 weeks pregnant! Beginning Week 28 What’s up this week? Well, I have another visit with my OBGYN this week, the lovely Dr. L. She always asks me if I have questions, and I never really do. This week, though,… Continue Reading “Welcome to Week 28”

Weekly re-cap

(Feb. 28 to March 6) Symptoms: Back pain, Braxton Hicks contractions, leg pain, swollen ankles (when I don’t lay with them up above my head). Yeah, this week’s been a real treat. Body changes: My whole body feels really heavy, and it feels like… Continue Reading “Weekly re-cap”

Who the hell is Braxton Hicks?

Saturday, March 6, 2010 26 weeks, 6 days pregnant So I got punched in the stomach yesterday. Nah, not really. But I did experience my first Braxton Hicks contractions — crazy, huh? When I woke up yesterday morning, my stomach felt tight. Not good… Continue Reading “Who the hell is Braxton Hicks?”

Get your kicks

Friday, March 5, 2010 26 weeks, 5 days pregnant Felt my first, honest-to-goodness baby kicks — from the outside — on Wednesday night! I couldn’t feel an actual defined foot, but I could feel him moving around beneath my skin (ew, that sounds kind… Continue Reading “Get your kicks”