Third Trimester

Did I forget this incredibly quickly what the third trimester is like, or did my body not mind it as much when I was pregnant with Jake? Or have I just been on bed rest for 6 weeks with 6 weeks left to go? :-) Okay so the 3rd trimester technically starts in about 3 hours but it may as well have started two weeks ago.

Kate - how in the heck did you stand up at my wedding for so long and DANCE all night when you were 9 months pregnant?!?!? You are a trooper. I was pained to stand at the stove and make mac & cheese for dinner tonight!

I am just now reflecting on how true it is what they say about feeling great during your second trimester. I felt so NORMAL! Of course it was also a relief to not feel nauseous all day long. What a joy to be able to start eating again! Now sometimes it feels like more effort than it's worth to move. Carrying the extra weight is putting a huge strain on my back (and I never get backaches) and sleeping at night is getting more difficult. The worst symptom that I had when I was pregnant with Jake is back too -- acid reflux and indigestion. Try sleeping sitting upright at night to relieve some of that discomfort! Thank goodness for Mylanta. Did I mention my insatiable appetite? Pretty much as soon as I am done eating, I want something else to eat.

Now I remember why at 34 weeks, I was sooooo ready for Jake to make his grand entrance. I won't say the same about this little guy at 28 weeks because that's just darn right scary but I will be happy to hold the little man in my arms instead of carrying him and this extra weight around in my belly! Here's to 12 more weeks!! (I am going to go eat ANOTHER dinner now.)