27 weeks pregnant. 13 weeks until my due date. The amount of discomfort I’m feeling is growing, but so is my excitement!
Baby D is now about the size of a cauliflower, measuring 16 inches and weighing 2.5 pounds. I’m so glad my little one is finally accounting for some of the lbs I’m packing on 🙂
And, according to What to Expect, I’m finally in my THIRD TRIMESTER!!
How I’m Feeling
Maybe it’s my eternal optimism, but I’m feeling well! Not to say I haven’t noticed some little changes here and there.
I think at times, mostly after exercise, I am experiencing some round ligament pains. I feel stretching and pressure on both the lower sides of my abdomen, which are uncomfortable.
Also, after a long day on my feet, I feel more pressure in them and feel the need to put them up. They haven’t looked swollen yet, but sometimes I feel like they are.
And finally, my abs are disappearing. When I’m in a reclining position, 99% of the time I have to roll over on my side and prop myself up, rather than just sitting up like a normal person. It makes me feel quite like a turtle on his back.
I’m feeling my giddiness grow, though!! We finally started baby classes and it’s making it all seem so much more real, and like it’s coming… SOON!
What I’m Eating
I won’t lie, this past weekend’s indulgences made me one very happy pregnant lady! But now that we’re back to a normal week, I’m back to eating normal as well… although I made HEAB’s lactation cookies to bring to Susan, and ended up eating 1-2 myself… so DELICIOUS!
Speaking of Susan, doesn’t baby Caden just give you a bad case of baby fever?? Meeting this cutie just got me that much more anxious to meet our sweet little one.
I don’t have any crazy fun cravings to share, but I do notice that there isn’t as much room for food in my belly. I can’t tackle large portions the way I used to… but that’s probably a good thing!
How I’m Workin’ It
I’ve switched things up a bit! Now, instead of 30 minutes, I’m shooting for a 3 mile distance on the treadmill with various inclines. I tend to walk anywhere from 3.0 miles per hour (when I feel muscles pulling) to 3.7 (when I’m feeling tough). So I’m walking 3 miles in just under 1 hour about 4 times a week.
I’m sticking to weight training, too, but focusing on upper body. I actually feel like I’m gaining muscle in my legs just from carrying around extra weight.
I’m also sticking with yoga, even though I missed last week, I’ll return on Thursday! I’m loving my new yoga pants, though- so COMFY!
Miscellaneous
Weight Gain: About 20.5 pounds. I’m interested to see what the doctor’s scale says next week.
Movement: I felt my first kicks under the ribs! They aren’t painful, but imagine they may get that way eventually. But to me, it’s just another sign that Baby D is growing like s/he should!
On the Horizon: Glucose test, 3d ultrasound, first baby shower… lots of exciting posts to come!!
Toes: Disappearing.
Megan says
You look great! And I love the picture of your disappearing toes!
Jen says
You look SO cute! And I am so glad that you’re feeling great 🙂 I’m the exact opposite of you right now; 13 weeks with 27 weeks to go! Promise me it goes fast 😉
I am so interested to hear about the 3d ultrasound!
Brittany says
I feel like everyone’s goes super quickly EXCEPT mine! But now I’m just trying to soak it in and enjoy these last few months. Love reading about the little one you’re growing!
Kimberly @ Healthy Strides says
Congrats on hitting the third trimester milestone! You look so good. You are such a good example when it comes to exercise – switching things up depending on how you feel. I had to slow down because of those dern round ligament pains!
Keep up the good work, mama!
John J says
Thanks for great update. Compliments to you for all the healthy things you do during your pregnancy. Already you are a wonderful Mom!
Michelle @ Lifewithacrazypup says
Yay!! Baby D is soo close!! Glad your still doing well! Your updates are always so uplifting — I love them!!
Cait @ Beyond Bananas says
You look amazing! I loved reading how you are keeping your life balanced through your pregnancy! 🙂
Sarah says
I love these posts!
Brittany, you are absolutely glowing. And I’m glad to read that the lactation cookies are good- I plan to make myself a big batch when the time comes!
Kelly says
You are glowing so much! I can tell how happy you are! I love the updates with photos…can’t wait till Baby D is born 🙂
Ana says
You look awesome, totally glowing!
Ana
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
I love the toes picture at the end!
Brittany you are so adorable with your belly — and I’m glad you are getting excited!
Samantha @ Health, Happiness & Skinny Jeans says
13 weeks will fly by!! You look great!
blackhuff says
You have a very cute baby belly.
Well done on sticking to your workouts and it’s great that you still can with God’s help.
Heather Eats Almond Butter says
Disappearing toes pic – you are so cute.
And yes, sweet Caden totally makes me want another, and my little baby girl is only 7 months old. Not sure if that is a good or bad thing. 😉
You are glowing and beautiful, and I’m so happy you are sticking with exercising. It helped so much, and I really do credit my short labor with staying active. Plus, I think it helped me remain more comfortable during my 2nd and 3rd trimesters which I didn’t think were bad at all. They were a dream compared to the 1st one.
I hope Susan enjoyed the cookies – she’ll be making you a batch before you know it! 🙂
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
I love how excited you are to meet your baby. 🙂
I can’t wait to see pictures of your baby shower!
Corey @ the runner's cookie says
I am in love with your pregnancy posts! You are radiating happiness and look awesome! I hope the baby classes are fun. Haha, “toes are disappearing” – love it.
Susan @ Real Life Travels says
Thanks so much for the cookies … they are SO good, Nate had a couple too .. hope he doesn’t start leaking hehe. That picture turned out so cute of Caden 🙂 Love it! Thanks again for stopping by we’ll have to get together again soon and talk blog 🙂
Brooke @ Veggie Table says
Love the preg updates! Congrats on being a short 13 weeks away from meeting Baby D! By the way, those cookies look scrumptious!
Suzanne says
Love your bump! I agree with the walking situation. Hubs and I used to take a 3 mile walk in reasonable amounts of time and now it takes me around an hour (give or take a little). If you have a few days still before your glucose test, give yourself some extra carbs in those days. A lot of false positives come from the glucose test because people aren’t used to having that much glucose in their system. Add a couple extra pieces of whole grain bread or high carb fruits to your day and it should help not put your body into sugar shock and give more accurate results (wish someone had told me that). The 3-hour test was hell and I’d hate for you to have to go through it too 🙁 Avoid eating in the 2 hours before you drink the solution if you can. It will help. YAY FOR 3RD TRIMESTERS!!! 91 days left for you and 84 for me. I can’t believe this is going so fast now 🙂
Brittany says
Interesting info- thanks! I had never heard that before. For some reason, I’m super nervous about the test. Hoping I pass!
Tiff @ Love, Sweat, and Beers says
Third trimester?!? Wow! That’s so exciting! I love the “toes: disappearing.” ha
Jess @atasteofconfidence says
You look great— glad to hear everything is going well and you are feeling good!
Parita @ myinnershakti says
You are the cutest pregnant lady ever! I love it! It’s so nice to read about how you are taking care of yourself and Baby D!
thehealthyapron says
aww I love reading about your pregnancy! You are serioulsy such a joy to follow bc you are SO positive! YOu look adorable and def have that pregnant momma glow 🙂
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says
Goll, you are the cutest….much like that little baby! And I kind of want lactaction cookies…without having to lactate. Is that a verb?
Maria says
Is it just me or is this pregnancy going by super fast? I cannot believe you are in the your third trimester and still looking as cute as ever 🙂
Brittany says
It’s just you 😉 I feel like I’ve been preg forever!
Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray says
How exciting! This post *almost* makes me want to be pregnant again, but then I remember how I threw up every. single. day. Caden is a beautiful baby! Can’t wait to see Baby D! You look great, by the way!
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says
It must seem like the pregnancy is flying by! So glad to hear that you are doing well.
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says
haha love the pic of the disappearing toes. you look wonderful!!
Allison @ PickyEatingRD says
I am sure you are getting soooo anxious to meet your little peanut. I know I am getting excited!!! Your dissapearing toes are so funny.
Katie @ Healthy Heddleston says
You are so cute! I love seeing this update posts 🙂
Sarah for Real says
lol “toes disappearing” so cute!
Millie says
I just found your blog and have loved reading about your healthy pregnancy! Congrats! One quick question, though. What is wogging?
Brittany says
Thanks so much for finding it and reading 🙂 Wogging is a word I made up- instead of real running, I usually do a combo of walking and jogging- sometimes more intensely than others. So I combined the terms- walking + jogging = wogging! 🙂
Jen says
you look fabulous! happy third trimester. love these updates! 🙂
Sherry says
Love the toe view!
Brittney says
That last picture is awesome Brittany! You are looking great! Love hearing about it!
Erin @ The Grass Skirt says
Haha. At least your disappearing toes on polished. 🙂 Thanks for the update. I love your baby updates. You look fantastic!
Liz @ IHeartVegetables says
You are too cute! You totally have the pregnant lady glow! 🙂
Katie H says
Hooray third trimester! I love these updates- you look great!!
Pure2raw Twins says
Love seeing your progress!!! So happy that things are still going so great 🙂 And love the last picture of your toes… or shall I say no toes haha
HUGS
Courtney (Pancakes and Postcards) says
You look beautiful!!!
Elle says
You are such a beautiful momma 🙂
Tina says
Love the toes disappearing picture. Too cute! Just like you. 🙂
Glad you are still feeling good. I can hardly believe you are already in the 3rd trimester! And then I hate saying that bec I know it would always drive me crazy when other people told me my pregnancy was flying by but it seemed to drag to me. LOL