Thursday, July 10, 2008

Officially in the third trimester

At 27 weeks, baby is about 2 pounds and 15 inches long. Baby's eyelids will open around this time as they were previously shut together. Most baby's eyes are blue at this stage and will change into their true color sometime after birth. Baby may also start dreaming by the 28th week - though nobody knows what they are dreaming. Baby can hiccup quite frequently now as its lungs are maturing and the baby is learning to breathe normally. I think I have felt this though I'm never quite sure since it doesn't last very long.
I'm feeling great, though bending over or sitting slouched is getting more and more difficult because it's harder to breathe. I also can't really sleep/lay down on my back for too long because I'm really feeling the weight of baby and it's uncomfortable. The funniest thing is my belly button - which is now pretty much an "outtie" - Jim laughs and keeps telling me to stop sticking it out. It's quite amusing.

3 comments:

Unknown said...

You look adorable! It is amazing how quickly you change from week to week. Baby is growing fast!

Michelle said...

I love the belly update pics!!
You look amazing, glowing :)

sara v. said...

Looking good mama!
p.s. my belly button has started to stretch. It is the weirdest thing.