Two down, one to go . . .

"Well, I have officially entered the third trimester! I swear this second half of the pregnancy is going fast, fast, fast. And I think I'm starting to get anxious for whenever "due" date arrives because I realize I've set January 1 as my goal date to achieve all pre-baby prep work. HA! We'll see if that happens.

Here is what babycenter.com says about this milestone: 'You're in the home stretch! The third and final trimester starts this week. If you're like most women, you'll gain about 11 pounds this trimester.

By this week, your baby weighs two and a quarter pounds (like a Chinese cabbage) and measures 14.8 inches from the top of her head to her heels. She can blink her eyes, which now sport lashes. With her eyesight developing, she may be able to see the light that filters in through your womb. She's also developing billions of neurons in her brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world.'

I think BITB is lodged at an angle within my uterus because for the past few days all kicks have been aimed at my right side. They are getting stronger and I am a little sore there. 'Hey, BITB move around a bit, that hurts Mommy.'

I thought to show Jackson the movements in my belly, but decided that might not be a good idea, it can be a little freaky and he might not be ready to witness it. I do wonder if Jackson feels the kicks from BITB when he sits on my lap as we read books together. He hasn't said anything about it so maybe not.

Still experiencing a lot of Braxton Hicks, which I guess increases and can start to become painful during this last leg of my pregnancy. No pain yet, they just make me uncomfortable. And not just in my belly either, when ever I feel a B-H my face gets all hot like I'm embarrassed. Maybe it's from the increase in my blood volume? It's strange to say the least."
--Clare