Weeks 27 & 28

The baby and I took another trip, making it difficult for me to get week 27 posted. We went with my mom to a family wedding in New Jersey. I think it's appropriate that these posts are combined, though. Some things I read consider 27 weeks pregnant to be the start of the 3rd trimester, and others claim it's the 28th week. Since I'm combining the weeks, I can officially say I'm in the 3rd trimester...no matter which book you go by.

During the 27th week, the baby got hiccups for the first (noticeable) time. It was really light, but Scott and I could feel the baby moving in a rhythmic pattern every 2 seconds. Based on what I've heard, I'm pretty sure this was hiccups.

I'm starting to get more uncomfortable, so I know I'm in the 3rd trimester. My belly feels SO heavy when I lay on either side. Breathing is getting more and more difficult, and I'm pretty sure the baby has bruised my right side. For about a week, it seemed like the baby's favorite spot to kick was on the right side. Now, that same spot hurts like crazy! It feels just like a bruise, but I can't see anything, so I'm guessing it's bruised on the inside.

The big new for week 28 is that the nursery decorating has started! While I was in New Jersey with my mom, Scott painted the nursery. It looks wonderful! We (Scott, my dad, and maybe Brandon) still have more to do, so I'm not going to post pictures yet, but I am so happy with how it looks so far!

For now, you just get the standard weekly pictures. Of course, there are two weeks' worth this time.

Week 27





































Week 28

Stay tuned next week for some gender fun.  :-)