The Wednesday Stork: Week 28

After a wonderful two-week hiatus from the real world, things are back to normal around here. The OM office was closed for the holidays, which meant Todd and I got to spend our days not waking up to an alarm, not following any schedule in particular, and not eating dinner at the table :) We watched the Dick van Dyke Show (just about my favorite TV show of all time), read like it was going out of style, and just generally hung out. I love vacation.

 This morning we celebrated the long-awaited final stage with a little third trimester dance. Is it just me or does gestation last for-ever? It's starting to become difficult to remember life before pregnancy. Maybe that's a good thing because life doesn't return to that state even after pregnancy.

 Weeks: 28!
 Weight gain so far: 15 pounds. I'm happy with that. I've settled pretty well into the new diet and carb restriction mentality; it's not so bad after you get used to it.
 Got any prego stretch marks? No, but as tightly as things are drawn I'm just waiting for a few to crop up.
 How am I sleeping? Not great, but not horribly either. My right hip gets consistently sore and the bathroom usually beckons twice a night. I can't believe I have to wait another three months before I can sleep on my back again. I really miss my back.
 Feeling anything in there? Oh yes. This week I've even felt him when I'm not sitting or lying down. Until now I can't recall ever feeling him squirm when I stand or move.
 Aversions or cravings? I'd love a box of Goldfish crackers. That would about make my week.
 What’s the gender? Male.
 Any labor signs? Nope. I can probably start expecting Braxton-Hicks contractions to start anytime now, but so far I've had almost no pregnancy-related pain.
 How pregnant do I feel? I feel heavy and out of breath which could almost define pregnancy.
 Belly button in or out? It's in, but not by much :)
 Still sporting my wedding rings? Yep!

It's funny that I've been looking forward to the third trimester. I mean, this is the time when energy is supposed to plummet and pain and discomfort abound. Somehow though, I find myself thinking, "Bring it on!" :)