Third Trimester!

Today begins week 26, and my final trimester of this pregnancy. I can't believe I am already to this point and that the "easy" trimester is now behind me, damn! It can't be worse than the first 4 months of misery but I do know that there are challenges to come, especially in the last month. I am really enjoying this stage of things with 95% of the nausea/vomiting behind me, my lovely growing belly and more and more kicks from my little girl. I do feel her move WAY more consistently now which makes me happy. I love when I see the movements, it is so alien like but cool.

I am having Braxton Hicks contractions and I am up more at night to pee. I am continuing to have cramping off and on which I have been told is due to an "irritable uterus." It feels like menstrual cramps; constant pain in my pelvic and lower back areas but my belly remains soft so I know I am not contracting (thank goodness). It is not terrible pain but any pain sucks and I do get tired of it. One of the benefits of being pregnant is suppose to be not having a period and the associated discomforts! I had this with Katya too and I remember it did take a toll on me by the end of the 9 months. I have to be careful to drink 3L of water a day, especially if I am feeling crampy. I feel like all I do is drink and pee but it is super important to stay well hydrated (dehydration is a common cause of premature contractions). I literally have to plan my outings with bathrooms in mind and I cannot take long walks.

I will get Craig to take a current belly picture and post that soon. Love to all, Brenda