third trimester, where did you come from?

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Today is my 28th week of pregnancy, which also marks entering the third trimester.

Things I like about pregnancy:
1. my hair - My hair doesn't fall out like usual and it's growing so fast.
2. my belly - Although some days I just feel like I look chubby, I am finally getting to a place that I think people can tell I'm pregnant!
3. getting kicked - I'm pretty sure I pushed a little foot out of my ribs yesterday. Sometimes it hurts but I absolutely love it. Josh and I watched my belly move like a wave last night. He laughs out loud when the kid kicks me hard.
4. how excited my parents are
5. people touching my belly - Ok, really it's just my mom so far but it doesn't bother me at all. I mean, I want to touch pregnant bellies so why shouldn't other people. There's a baby growing in there!
6. the smiles from other pregnant women - Over the weekend Josh and I were in Old Navy and I was lamenting about the lack of clothing in their maternity section. Another couple was scouring the clearance section. The other momma-to-be looked over at me, smiled and it was almost like we were sharing a secret.
7. being asked how I'm feeling - I've heard pregnant women complain that they get asked how they're feeling all the time or when they're due or what they're having. To me I think it's pretty amazing that people I don't even know are interested enough/care enough to ask. I love talking about being pregnant so it works out!
8. the way my husband looks at me

Things I don't really care for about pregnancy:
1. swollen feet - Enough said.
2. the gas
3. shortness of breath - This is a new one but have noticed it recently.
4. having only one pair of jeans that I like myself in
5. the bloody nose I get most mornings

Honestly I could have kept going on the things I like list. The things I don't like are so minor and insignificant to it all. Maybe I've had an easy pregnancy but I really can't complain about much. I love being pregnant and all that it means. Sure there are times that things are difficult (like hoofing it out in the heat for a photo session)... But it's SO WORTH IT.

I'm trying to enjoy every minute because there are only 12 weeks left until I can hold my little miracle.

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posted by kimberly, 8:03 AM