Sleep: Sleeping on my back is no longer comfortable and actually causes some lower back pain. I'm finally forced to sleep on my side. When I wake up, my left hand feels numb and tingly because I end up sleeping on my hand when side sleeping. It could be worse and am thankful that I don't have carpal tunnel syndrome.
Movement: Baby girl is kicking all the time, especially at night and I'm constantly changing my position. The butterfly-like movements I felt before have more power and she's become stronger/bigger. While lying on the couch and watching the Olympics this morning, she was performing numerous acrobatics and I saw my belly make ripples. It was a weird feeling, but neat all at the same time. Since there's definitely more fetal activity, I don't worry about her as much like I did in 2nd trimester.
Cravings/Aversions: Craving sweets...not good! I caved and bought a pumpkin pie. I need to share it. The daily food log is helping me keep track of what I eat/drink and to also remember my prenatal vitamin and folic acid. Still enjoying cold fruits with cottage cheese. Eating more salad and drinking lots of milk!
What I miss: Nothing at all. Feeling really content.
Symptoms: Bloated hands and feet, round ligament pain, and low back pain. I'm getting up a couple times during the night and fatigue has returned.
What I look forward to: My next OB appointment on Monday with Dr. M. I hope I passed my 1 hour glucose test. I guess no news is good news since I drank the nasty orange drink last week.
Milestones: According to babycenter.com, our 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 my womb. She's also developing billions of neurons in her brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world.
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