27 weeks for our little guy!

I feel so thankful that I am still loving pregnancy and overall, have no complaints. As I say that, I also will add that my back pain is worsening. Fortunately, the pain only occurs if I have been sitting for longer than 20-30 minutes. But, once it starts, it's hard to make go away. I stretch, take a walk, etc., and if I sit down again, it hurts again less than 10 minutes later. It's as though if I just make a habit to get up every 15 minutes and walk around anyway (particularly at work), than I avoid the pain all together, but if I don't, then I'm pretty well stuck with it for awhile. I have a pre-natal massage scheduled through someone a friend recommended (thanks, Cheryl!) next week, so I hope that helps. Otherwise, I feel very good and are entertained by watching and feeling my belly!

We haven't done any more with the nursery. The crib is up and now the changing table/dresser needs to be assembled. Then the rest of the decor begins. We also have to clean out the baby closet as it has been used as storage. I hope that starting tomorrow and this week we can get the changing table/dresser assembled and work on putting stuff in it's correct place.

Here is what baby center has to say:
"How your baby's growing: Your baby is really starting to fill up your uterus. This week he weighs almost 2 pounds and is about 14.4 inches long with his legs extended. He can now open and close his eyes, and he sleeps and wakes at regular intervals. He may suck his fingers, and although his lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with assistance — if he were to be born prematurely. Chalk up any rhythmic movement you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and isn't bothersome to him, so enjoy the tickle. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. Wonder what he's thinking?

How your life's changing: Your body is gearing up for the final lap, so you may start noticing some new symptoms. Along with an aching back, for example, you may find that your leg muscles cramp up now and then. They're carrying extra weight, after all, and your uterus is putting extra demands on your circulation. (As your uterus expands, it puts pressure on the blood vessels that return blood from your legs to your heart and on the nerves leading from your trunk to your legs.) Unfortunately, the cramps are likely to get worse as your pregnancy progresses. Leg cramps are more common at night but can also happen during the day. Flexing your foot (by pointing your toes forward and then flexing them back toward your shins) stretches the calf and should give you some relief. Walking for a few minutes or massaging your calf sometimes helps, too.

It may be the furthest thing from your mind right now, but it's not too soon to think about family planning. You'll want to have made some decisions before your baby arrives. And in some states, if you're considering a tubal ligation during your hospital stay, laws require that you sign a consent form at least a month before delivery day. (You can still change your mind later.)"

27 week baby pic:

On the 22nd it will be our 3rd anniversary! This will be our last anniversary before children, so it should be a momentous one. Eric & I are very happy and look forward to becoming parents. I already know that Eric will be an amazing daddy. He already acts like one (reads to my belly, talks to him & kisses him, etc.) and his "kid-like" personality combined with how caring and loving he is will just be awesome for our sweet boy. I can already see in the future how much our son will look up to and love his daddy. Love you, sweetie!!