28 weeks

28 weeks, 2 days

We have now reached the infamous Third Trimester! I'm a little bit sad because my second trimester was so great but it was inevitable, I guess. These last 12 weeks are going to fly by even more than the rest of the pregnancy has and before I know it, I'll be writing about his birth. After this weekend, we have only 1 weekend left, until I'm 37 weeks, that we don't have something going on. We'll be doing a bunch of traveling for weddings and showers and holidays but I really wouldn't have it any other way. Baby better get used to all these road trips!



This week, Joe and I actually sat down to discuss baby names. We still have a major front runner that we can't seem to top with any of our other suggestions. We don't have a list of options, mostly just the one name. I'd say we are at an 85% chance of using it because nothing seems to jump out at us as much as this name. But, we'll keep researching. It's a pretty hilarious process really. Joe got out all his architecture books to see if anything triggered something that we liked and it was more comical than anything else.

But like I mentioned previously, when we decide on the name officially, you won't be hearing it until he has arrived. (Yes, I am a tease.)



I'm not sure what it is about this week but I've started to reach that uncomfortable stage. I've really gotten used to it and it's not super annoying but it's there. I've certainly noticed a difference in the way I carry myself as well. Staying in one position for long periods of time is not pleasant which is difficult when you sit at a desk all day.

Sleeping is a bit of a challenge as well. I'm getting a good night sleep but I find myself waking up every hour. No big deal since I can just change positions and be back to sleep as if I never woke up. It's just another side effect of growing a person, I guess! I find it almost humorous that at 5:50am on the dot every morning, I wake up to check the clock. I guess it could be worse (like Joe who wakes up at 4:45). Last night, he woke up at 11:45 and shut off his alarm like it was time to be up. I was awake, of course, and laughed when he realized it was not at all time to be up for the day.

My belly button is still going strong as an innie. It's definitely getting flatter though so I'm just waiting for it to pop out. I think I have at least a few more weeks.



Anyone else getting sick of Mr. Eggplant? Fortunately (or maybe not?), this is his last week up in this business. Baby is growing like a weed in there and should be 2 lbs by now. If he were to be born, his lungs are developed enough that they will be able to breathe air, albeit not easily, but nonetheless. Sucking and swallowing skills have improved and he should be able to see light. I think that means we need to get out the flashlight! (Yes, we are those people who like to torture their children. :) )