November has flown by and now at 27 weeks, we are into the 3rd trimester! I can't believe that in 12 short weeks we'll get to meet our sweet little baby! This week, Ilyana is about 14.5 inches and 2 pounds (about the size of a head of cauliflower). Her vascular system can how handle the oxygen/carbon exchange and her brain can now regulate rhythmic breathing and her basal body temperature. So far the 3rd trimester is going pretty well. I've definitely noticed the increased fatigue and I also had one of the dreaded middle of the night leg cramps the other night. According to what I've read, the combination of extra weight as well as the extra pressure on veins and nerves in your legs from the expanding uterus is the cause of these painful, middle of the night episodes (and by painful, I mean excruciating!). This week we started organizing the nursery for Ilyana's impending arrival. Nala's litter box has found a new location, storage items were moved out of the room, clothes were hung up, and the crib was built. Jake worked really hard on Saturday to get the crib all put together. It was such a sweet father-to-be moment to watch.
On a quick side note, we had a meeting with our house builder this past week. It sounds like they may start our house this year after all. Once they get the deed in the mail they plan to start digging (provided the weather cooperates, they hope for this to be in the next 2 weeks). They estimated that our house could be done by mid-April, depending on what type of winter we have. We are keeping our expectation at July, but there is a definite possibility it could be done sooner now!
Since I've failed at posting pictures lately, here are plenty to make up for it!
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| My family at Thanksgiving |
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| Before building the crib |
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| Better read the directions first! |
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| Halfway there! |
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| Almost done! |
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| The finished product! Good job Jake! |
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| 27 weeks! |
Information about Ilyana:
EDD: Feb. 27th (89 days)
How mom's feeling: Excited to start using the nursery!
How dad's feeling: Excited for her to be here!
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