Happy New Year! This year is going to be an amazing one. We are officially in the third trimester and I am still feeling overall really good. Energy is good, my mood is great and I just continue to have this overwhelming feeling of gratitude and joy for this entire experience. Over the holiday it became so clear how much love and support Timmy and I are surrounded by as we connected with family both near and far, and we couldn't feel more thankful for that. So this is what pregnancy is like for me at 28 weeks... Size: Our baby is as big as a cauliflower and about 16 inches long, weighing about 2.5lbs. Eleven weeks to go till we meet our little guy! Weight Gain: Well… getting on the scale after the holidays I thought for sure I would have put on a few pounds, but apparently my walks and snow shoeing adventures helped and I actually lost a pound. So I am at a net gain of 11 lbs. since conception at the moment. This doesn't bring any concern to us or our doctor because I am on my feet and active all day and eat a very nutrient dense diet. (Well, most of the time ;)) Symptoms: I am happy to report that the indigestion and heartburn have subsided, for whatever reason, but the back pain has not. My belly is really popping and I can feel my lower back taking on the stress. Cat cows in a tabletop position have become essential to easing the pain and making me comfortable. Secondly, I am still having sore hips and groin, but I don’t foresee that going anywhere any time soon as my body continues to get ready for labor. Lastly, I can really start to feel the effects of the increase in the hormone relaxin, which helps prepare the body for labor as well. The relaxin is what is causing the aching hips and occasional heartburn, but is essential as it helps my body relax the muscles, joints and ligaments. I can feel how my joints have become more flexible and loose over the last couple of weeks and I think I am even starting to do the pregnancy wobble. Favorite wardrobe piece to wear right now: Ahh yes, Santa brought mama a beautiful open sweater cardigan, the COZYCHIC LITE® RESORT CARDI By Barefoot Dreams and I am absolutely in love. This company makes beautiful products that are so soft and versatile. It’s a perfect piece I will wear even after the baby comes and allows easy access for breast-feeding! Nursery update: No real update here this week because we have been busy with the holidays. We did receive some beautiful gifts for our boy over the holiday like the bedding for his crib, my diaper bag and a few adorable outfits. I will be working on the closet and getting together the changing table over the next couple of weeks, but for now Hawkins has a few more days of enjoying his train set and playing on the fun new rug we added last week. Pregnancy related item I have loved this week: My diffuser, we are trying a few different oils to see what we may enjoy at the hospital and grapefruit has been really awesome. Coming home at the end of a long work day to my diffuser going, a candle lit and throwing on my comfy sweats makes this mama extremely happy. One moment I loved about this past week: Watching how Hawkins interacts with his little brother. It has been so beautiful to see him become more aware and interested in this little being growing inside my tummy. He rubs my belly and kisses him good morning and good night. We are all growing even closer as we anticipate the new member of our family. It is truly magical. One thing I plan to do for myself this week: Massage Friday afternoon and attend my prenatal yoga class on Saturday morning. Food cravings: Juicing. It is such a wonderful way to get micronutrients, vitamins and minerals in my diet and to the baby. One of my favorites has been kale, cucumber, parsley, celery, ginger, turmeric, lemon and ginger. Juicing does not replace a meal for me, but it is a nice complement throughout the day. I also have been enjoying oatmeal in the mornings. To get a little bit more out of my bowl of oats I have been adding ground flax seed, chia seeds, walnuts and banana. Currently working on: Taking moments to pause during my day to just breath and connect with my son. I love placing my hands on my belly and feeling my breathe flow in and out providing life to both of us. I am also working on what to wear to my shower! Decisions, decisions! Week 28 is almost complete as we move into week 29 tomorrow... stay tuned for next weeks update and be sure to check out prior weeks if you are new to my blog! Thank you so much for the love and support. Til next time xoxo Categories
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