Second/Third Trimester: Weeks 27 and 28

Hello, third trimester!!!! I'm sooooo excited to be able to say that! I finally purchased a maternity clothing item last weekend lol. But now that the weather is starting to [finally] become cooler, I can wear my [non-maternity] tunics/oversized sweaters and sweater dresses that I already have. I have a feeling that I will have to buy a few more items though and soon... baby boy won't allow me to fit some of my tunics much longer!

Here is what I experienced during the last 2 weeks...

* shortness of breath... walking on flat surfaces, walking up stairs, taking a shower and sometimes even just talking can cause me to be short of breath. I guess I underestimated my baby boy's size... that is, until I got a few kicks under the ribs. Sheesh!

* Braxton Hicks contractions... this was definitely the most shocking symptom for me. At first, I wasn't sure of what exactly was going on- I would just notice that my belly would be hard as a rock at the most random times. But indeed, it is my body preparing itself for labor... so crazy to think that means I'm almost at the end!

* 28 week checkup... this marked my last monthly doctor visit. I have now entered the phase in pregnancy where I go to the doctor every 2 weeks. I had my glucose test at this appointment and passed (I'm assuming I did since I didn't get a phone call). I weighed in at 140 (yes, I hear all the time that I don't look like it), which means I have gained 18lbs since the start of my pregnancy. I seem to be gaining a pound a week, which is great.

* scent aversions... yes, this annoying symptom has returned! Just last week? I couldn't stand the smell of Goldfish crackers and crayons... strange, I know.

* sciatica... this issue just won't go away! It really has become a major problem and interferes with my normal daily routine- no fun.

My pics from weeks 27 and 28 (I haven't changed, in my opinion)...