Week 28 Pregnancy Update: Officially in the Third Trimester

As I am now moving into the final stage of this pregnancy, I am really trying to enjoy the time that is left. I am enjoying her kicks and squirms and taking it all in while it lasts. Twenty eight weeks is a milestone in another way, other than signifying the official beginning of the home stretch. At 28 weeks, Little Ones lungs have developed enough that she has a really good chance of surviving outside the womb if need be. Of course, we want her to stay in there as long as possible, but it is a nice thought to have made it this far and to know that, no matter what, she will be okay at this point.

At this stage she is about the size of an eggplant and she is weighing approximately 2.20 pounds. Now, her development is all about the finishing touches and gaining weight. She is growing hair and eyelashes. I cannot help but hope that she will get her father’s beautiful long eyelashes. She will be gaining about half a pound a week from here on to her arrival. She is growing so fast! It also appears that she is hearing many sounds from outside the womb as I felt her startle at loud noices more than once.

As for me and how I am feeling. I am doing well and keeping my sugar levels well under control. This past week I did have a couple of higher numbers than I would have liked but overall they remain low and well within the desired range. I also have had a relapse into the Hyperemesis Gravidarum which had been much improved as late although still problematic. Now, I am just feeling extremely sick again with intense nausea. I am attributing it to the change in diet because of the diabetes and hope that once I adjust the Hyperemesis will subside once again.

I also have been experiencing a lot more Braxton Hicks contractions than I was before. Early this past week I had a night where they became fairly intense and were only a couple minutes apart. I became concerned. I decided to drink some water and relax for a while and they slowly began to subside.

Another symptom that showed up this week was some difficulty sleeping and a constant need to use the restroom, in the middle of the night. Mostly though I have just been focusing on trying to enjoy the rest this pregnancy. I love to see my baby bump growing and feeling her movements. I am working on focusing on the wonderful blessing this child is to us and also looking forward to getting to meet her soon.