28 weeks and counting

We are officially into our third trimester! Yaaaay! However, I am starting to experience some aches and pains that I didn't have before. Since last week, I've been having quite a bit of lower back pain. I think it's due to my expanding belly and the stretching of my abdominal and pelvic muscles. These muscles no longer support my back as well as they used to. I've been taking Tylenol, (which does not help at all) warm baths, and wearing my belly/back brace for support. I have another 8-9 weeks left of work, and I just want to make it to the end.

I chose some paint samples for the babies room last week. I am thinking of a neutral/sandy tone to go with the dark cherry color of the furniture. Our crib and dresser should be arriving in mid-April. I've been researching glider chairs, and I am going to check out a couple more today.

Last week was my 28th birthday. My parents sent us newborn and 3 month t-shirts, 2 bath towels with hoods, and baby socks. We also recieved a hand made quilt from my mom's sister Sue. The quilt is amazing- with designs inprinted from the baby cards that my mom had when she was born. Along the pink border is an inscription that reads "To the most precious baby in the whole world. You are loved. From your great aunt Sue." The quilt is very sturdy and will be able to withstand washings and other forms of use.




This is what is going on with the baby developmentally:
Your baby's head is in proportion with body now. He appears more like a newborn each and every day! Fat continues to accumulate under the skin -- only now preparing for entering the *real world*. Your baby's brain can control primitive breathing and body temperatures. His eyes can move in their sockets. Soon he will be able to follow a blinking light. Your baby is increasingly sensitive to changes in light, sound, taste, and smell! Various studies show that your baby may indicate preferences (or disdain) for particular tastes or odors at this stage. He is also moving from side to side, but probably still is head up. In the next few weeks, he will move to the head down birthing position. At times you may feel as if he is performing somersaults for a circus act! Her length is now approximately 15.2 inches (38.6cm) and weight is 2.54 pounds (1153gm)



At 18 weeks and 28 weeks. What will 38 weeks look like?