27 weeks: 2nd Trimester Highlights

Um, where did the weekend go?  No seriously, I didn’t even get one!  I was coordinating a wedding rehearsal Friday night and the wedding all day Saturday so relaxation time got the boot this weekend.  Although I did manage to squeeze in a prenatal massage yesterday (>>bliss<<) and also tried Yogurtland for the first time.  Love at first bite, I tell ya.

So today mark’s a big day friends, it’s the first day of my 3rd Trimester!   Holy moly, when did that happen?

I thought it only appropriate to list the standout moments / aspects of the 2nd Tri:

• Towards the second half, of the 2nd I  got my exercise energy back and was able to push a bit harder in cardio, though weights became tougher
• Weight gain especially after 20/21 weeks and again at 24 weeks (current weight gain at bottom of post)
• Noticeable belly – yeah there’s no denying I’m pregnant, although this past weekend, the wedding vendors had no clue until I told them.
• Firmer belly – no more mushy squishy belly.  It’s not hard as a rock, but definitely very firm.
• The last few weeks my ribs have started to hurt.  I hear this is normal, but what a weird feeling!
• Sitting at work all day has become extremely uncomfortable on my sit bones.  The last hour two of the day is no bueno.  I may have to bring my big bouncy ball in. 
• My face is getting fat!  Waaahhh.  You can tell in the photos below.
• My desire to nest is out of control.  I want to get everything just perfect and even the smallest progress makes me utterly pleased.
• Gender reveal at 18 weeks – BEST moment in pregnancy so far.  Reminder: we’re having a boy
• Crazy increase in appetite at about 23-27 weeks.  Holy heck, I was an eating machine especially at night. 
• The long time between doctor visits – 6 week intervals is hard when you want to hear the heartbeat every day!
• Registering!  This proved to be a ton of fun – I think in part because we sort of love the people at Buy Buy Baby for all their help.
• 1^st attack of heartburn – yeah that sucked
• 1^st mid-night leg cramp – that sucked too
• My worries about Baby Boy O subsided, but my own anxiety picked up a bit :-/ P
• Picking a name!

So let’s see some changes…

Me at about 14 weeks – all non maternity clothes (fully buttoned )

Me at 26.5 weeks – all non-maternity clothes with Bella band and no chance of even trying to zip up my pants.  Check out how FULL my face is.  Meep!

Weight gain: According to Web MD, at 27 weeks I should have gained 26-22 lbs.  I weighed myself yesterday and am at ~15.5 lbs weight gain since the beginning of pregnancy.  It seems like a LOT to me, but I guess I am right on target. 

And now I’m on my last third of this wild ride  

Here are just a few things I’m looking forward to in the 3rd Tri:

• Babymoon – Oct 14th
• Baby shower – Oct 22nd, yipppeeee
• Setting up the nursery in its entirety
• Pre-birth maternity leave
• Maternity photo shoot – Oct 29th
• Maternity classes: 4 on the books so far!

(Phew!  Long post!)

What did you do this weekend? 

How many massages do you get a year?

Ever been to a Zoo wedding?