3rd trimester!

Well, I've officially reached 3rd trimester. Some sources say it's 27 weeks, while others say 28 weeks. Regardless, we're getting much closer and still have so much left to do.

We're finalizing our registries and will post that information later this week. We just have one last thing to finalize and then we're ready. Our 3D ultrasound (known as a "fun scan") is on the 24th and we're very excited to get a glimpse into what Zyggie looks like. We'll have newborn pictures of me and of Adam to do a comparison. :)

In addition, our childbirth class is coming up in September and then the breastfeeding class in October. Yes, we're cutting it a little close in October, but I can't make the September class due to a business trip. Worst case scenario, the hospital has lactation consultants on staff.

On Friday, I had my 28 week check up and had the pleasure of taking the glucose tolerance test. This tests my body's reactions to sugar to see whether I may have developed gestational diabetes. I won't know the results until Monday, but I'm crossing my fingers that I passed with flying colors. If I failed this test, then I have a more conclusive 3-hour test to undergo. As of 28 weeks, I'm up 13.8 pounds, so I think I'm doing very well in the weight-gain department. I know the pounds will start piling on now, but I'm trying to keep the gain healthy. I'm not depriving myself, but I'm trying to remember that I still have to *carry* the weight I gain. I don't want to put too much strain on my body.

Finally, here is my 28 week/3rd trimester picture:

Here is 27 weeks:

And here is the picture Sadie photo-bomed for 28 weeks. My eyes are huge because her nails were digging into my hip: