3rd trimester.

Baby Reeder at 26w4d

Ah, Florida. You were a little slice of heaven. Baby Reeder and I have returned from a lovely long weekend in FL with 2 of his aunts. Our days consisted of beach, pool, sun, repeat :) I coated my body with spf 50 to keep from burning, as my pregnant skin is super-sensitive, and managed to escape with a little bit of a tan to get me through the fall. The girls were incredibly helpful in keeping me comfortable, and I had a rather blissful few days down there.

And then we tried to come home. 12 hours of travelling, and only about 2.5 of those were actual flight time. Needless to say, I became very familiar with the various airport bathrooms. The 3 of us managed to stay happy and entertained for I'd say the first 9 hours - after that, I was done (despite the girls' every effort to make me comfortable - thanks again!) When I finally got home at 2 a.m., I burst into tears the second I sat down on my bed - a combination of utter exhaustion, a sore back, and relief to finally be home. I'm still recovering today, but hoping I can make it through a full work day (unlike yesterday.)

How far along?: 27 weeks, 0 days.
Total weight gain/loss: +2 this week, +10.5 overall.
How big is baby?: 2 lbs. and 14 inches long? Really? Good growing, baby!
Maternity clothes?: The baby loves to punch the waistband of my pants, which isn't super comfortable. I wish I could wear drawstring pants all the time, since they lovingly sit below the belly.
Sleep: Ouch. I still haven't found a comfortable position, now that my back hates me and the belly is so heavy. The back and hip pain I wake up with every morning has me dreading getting in bed.
Movement: Getting very intense - no more nice little kicks. This little man is feisty (like his mama). Yesterday, he simultaneously elbowed me in the cervix and kicked me in the rib. At least he's still head-down, as his daily hiccups are nice and low. Hopefully he'll stay that way, because I don't want to have to play the breech/transverse baby-turning game.
Labor signs: None, though I've had a few moments where I've experienced some tightening/cramping that might be the start of Braxton Hicks (after "booking it" through the Atlanta airport, for example). I guess we'll see...
Food cravings: Baked goods. Anything made with sugar, really.
Gender: Well if Juan the waiter from the Ft. Myers Carrabba's is as accurate as he claims, it's a girl. But he was a bit of a creeper, so who knows...
Belly button in or out?: I think it's slowly surfacing.
What I miss: Thinking of my bed as an oasis.
What I am looking forward to: Next week's OB appointment.
Best moment this week: Swimming! I haven't been in a pool in years and it was heavenly.
Weekly Wisdom: Don't fly through Atlanta when you're 26+ weeks pregnant.
Milestones: Two-thirds of the way there, kids. I still wouldn't say time is "flying" by any means, but September has been as helpful as I thought it would be in keeping time moving.

Proof that I own a bathing suit! (And it's hard to see, but it says "27 weeks" in the sand)