Happy Third Trimester!

The honeymoon trimester is over. We're finally in the last stretch of it. 7 months along with only 3 more to go. This has been such a fast pregnancy, but I've enjoyed every bit of it. Yes, even the morning sickness. Ok, not so much, but I've always heard that morning sickness is a great sign, so I unwillingly welcomed it. The last 3 months have been amazing. I've never felt better. Everyone always asks how I'm feeling, and I always respond with the same answer "never better!". I'm excited for the next 3 months.

I'm starting to get big, but I know this is nothing compared to what it's going to be. I can't believe how big a belly can stretch! (Still no stretch marks tho!!! Crossing fingers I don't get them). My belly now shakes noticeably when he kicks. It's so amazing to feel him moving in there.

Right now, I'm stuck with having to make some decisions. Do I get the flu shot? I"m not a believer in the flu shot, and I'm SO scared of doing anything that could end up harming him. There have been no long term studies done on the effects of the flu shot on fetus'. What IF? But then again, if there were anything you could attribute to developmental problems in your baby later in life, it was probably due to the mercury in the flu shot. They now offer one with out. Do I still get it? Do I risk future developmental problems? Do I risk getting the flu? Does my baby risk getting sick before he is 6 months old? So many options to weigh in on. This has been my biggest concern these past few weeks.

For now, I'm going to take my ever expanding belly and float in a pool in Palm Springs for the weekend. I have been looking forward to feeling weightless for a while, considering I'm heavier than I've ever been in my life! Weightless will be good.

Here are some recent belly photos.

These were taken last week - 27 weeks

Taken this week - 28 weeks.