It’s like, better than horoscope! Not that I read or believe in horoscope—I don’t, let me make that one clear. It’s just that.. it’s cool how this website (and its tiny iPhone app) knows exactly what I’m going through in my pregnancy, sometimes even predicting what’s going to happen in the next couple of days.
This is what WTE tells me this week:
This is it — you’re two-thirds to the finish line at 28 weeks pregnant, as you enter the third trimester! And what a difference a trimester makes. Gone, most likely, are the days when you could call pregnancy “comfortable” (that is, if you ever did). These days, your baby’s kicking (or lack of) is keeping you up at night and worried during the day, your feet are swollen, you’re getting tired all over again, and your backache is a pain that just won’t quit. And even though he or she hasn’t started crying yet, it may seem that your baby’s getting on your nerves already — literally.
As your baby gets settled into a proper (you hope) position for birth, his or her head (and your enlarging uterus) may rest on the sciatic nerve in the lower part of your spine. And if that happens, you may feel sharp, shooting pain, tingling, or numbness that starts in your buttocks and radiates down the back of your legs — otherwise known as sciatica. The pain of sciatica can be quite intense at times, and though it may pass if your baby shifts positions, it can also linger until you’ve delivered.
A heating pad, a warm tub, stretches, or just some self-imposed bed rest can help with the discomfort. So can some complementary and alternative therapies.
What do you know, I’m now in my third trimester. And I’m feeling… everything WTE says I should be feeling. Except maybe that part where the fetal movements should start getting in my nerves by now—they don’t, really. In fact, given all the pregnancy pains and woes I’m feeling right now, it’s surely the best times of my day when the babies move and kick and have a little party inside my womb! :)
This morning in the train, one of the twins kicked from within the side of my belly and the lady who was sitting right next to me felt it! She gave me a smile and a “WOW”.
Well, WOW indeed.
A little less than three months to go. Please say a little prayer for these two little kickers (and their clueless Mommy & Daddy) when you have time.
Hi Riz! I found your blog yesterday searching for Polaroid paper, and I ended up backreading up to the beginning of the year! I’m just drawn to your words and your photos. Your blog is now one of my favorites. I’ll definitely be a frequent visitor. Like you, I’m 29 and pregnant for the first time. Will pray for a safe third trimester and delivery and healthy babies for you!
Hello Dea! Happy to meet kindred spirits. Thanks for the prayers and for reading through my blog. Do you blog too? Would be nice to catch up ;)
Im preggy too at 20 weeks ! Ill follow ur blog to be able to learn more about pregnancy as it’s my first time and know nothing yet :) You look radiant in your photos! Good luck in your final trimester!!
Shari
The Misty Mom
Hello Shari! God bless you as you go through your wedding preps, marriage, and pregnancy! :) I’ve seen your blog and your photos–meh, you’re sooo skinny! You don’t look pregnant at all! :)
Wow indeed. You and your little angels gave that woman a gift. She might have been smiling all throughout the day! :)
P.S. You might like this post (it’s one of my favorite) http://www.theroadishome.com/the-homebirth-of-alba-joy-firebrace/
Thanks for sharing the link. That was just beautiful! Ang galing how she captured those moments! Although I don’t think I can do lamaze on twins, it’s inspiring to see women who brave through normal, epidural-less child birth. :)