3 months to go

Somehow I seem to have crossed into the 3rd trimester today while I wasn't paying attention. How the heck did that happen? On Monday I'll have exactly 3 months left until I bring our baby into the world (if she's on time, that is). Of course I can't wait to meet her and hold her and see what she looks like, but I know that these last 3 months will fly by and then the entire thing will be just a blur behind me. It's been a fun ride so far. Her movements are so strong now that they can be seen easily from the outside, and she must be getting pretty big because I can feel them on opposite sides of my belly simultaneously. She's also started waking me up at night with her kicks and punches. I guess she's trying to train me me for all those midnight feedings and diaper changes I have to look forward to.

Here's me at 27 weeks:





















And according to babycenter.com:

This week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended. She's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing her eyes, and perhaps even sucking her fingers. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. While her lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if she were to be born now. Chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother her, so just relax and enjoy the tickle.