28 Weeks!

WE MADE IT!!!! WE'RE FINALLY IN THE 3RD TRIMESTER!!! That's 11 weeks (just 78 days) to go!!!

Fetal Development: (and mom's fun comments)
Our little miracle is growing and developing at an astonishing rate! (and just where do you expect me to put the remaining 11 weeks of him at?) Eyebrows and eyelashes are now present, and the hair on the head is growing (yup, heartburn galore has told me he has a full head of hair). The eyelids open, and the eyes are completely formed. The body is getting plumper and rounder (weighs about 2 pounds) (or in Kolton's aspect, he's bigger than that ~ he was 2 pounds last week) and is composed of around 2 to 3% body fat. Muscle tone is gradually improving. The lungs are capable of breathing air but if the baby is born now, it would struggle to properly breathe. Be sure to talk to your baby a lot because s/he can recognize your voice now! (how exciting, but everytime I talk, he stops moving)


Maternal Changes: (and mom's fun comments):
Welcome to the third trimester ~ the period of leg cramps (minor, knock on wood), hemorrhoids, varicose veins, itchy skin (HAD this), aches and pains (check), swelling (double check), heartburn (everyone should be able to see the the flames I'm having), indigestion and . . . your baby's arrival!
Your uterus is around 3 inches above your navel; average weight gain is between 17 and 24 pounds at this point (woop woop ~ I'm STILL under pre-preggo weight).

Ideas for Dad: (and mom's fun comments):
~~Ok ladies.. help pass this info along to Dad for me!!!:
It's the last trimester! Go out and celebrate with a special date to shop for something for the baby. Treat Mom to an olive oil tummy massage AND foot massage.
(beep beep beep: flashing lights)...This isn't an easy trimester for Mom. Dad's support can go a long way to make it easier. Stay involved Dad! You're needed more than ever now.