Third Trimester: 28-40 weeks!
Baby’s eyes are opening, he’s practicing breathing, all organs and bones are getting ready for life, and baby is getting ready to be born! Lots of growth (pack on those ounces baby!) happens here and at 37 weeks baby is considered full term!
I’m 31 weeks pregnant! That means I’m well into the third trimester. It also means my belly has taken over! Third trimester with Micah was easy, up until the last few weeks. Third trimester with this little bundle of busy princess is starting a little rougher! Pregnancy is a whirlwind of good and not-so-good, take it easy and enjoy! If you are worried about something, talk to your doctor.
3 Big Third Trimester Pregnancy Symptoms
Pregnancy Heartburn
Baby is squishing your stomach, so you might be experiencing a lot of heartburn. If it’s just occasional, TUMS are great. And drinking something or eating crackers might suppress it for a bit. Keep an eye on what triggers the reflux and avoid it. For me, it’s candy or pizza or a variety of other things. Avoid lying down or strenuous activity after eating, or try any of the hundreds of remedies you can find on Google!
Or, if it’s all day every day, kill that burning in your chest and throat with a safe over-the-counter medication like Zantac. Ask your doctor what is safe to take and how often you can take it. With Micah I went through 4 bottles of TUMS because it was just in my throat. This time, the burning is also in my chest and upper belly so I started taking a Zantac on the days I need it (and sometimes TUMs on top of that!).
Braxton Hicks Contractions
Basically, mini-contractions that aren’t labor because they don’t get stronger or closer together and they don’t cause the cervix to dilate. Some people never notice them, while for others they are so much like labor it’s hard to tell them apart, or anywhere in between. If you have more than 4 contractions an hour or they become more intense and closer together, call your doctor. Otherwise, drink water (dehydration makes muscles cramp) or soak in a warm bath to help with the discomfort.
I Want This Baby Out!
Seriously, no matter how much you enjoy pregnancy, and no matter how much you remind yourself baby is way easier in than out, something in your brain will want the baby out. With Micah, no matter how many times I reminded myself that my life would change dramatically after he was born, I still wanted him born. Just don’t let the thoughts absorb you so much that you don’t enjoy life. Baby might come early, or right on time, or late. GASP! Late?!? Micah was 10 days late…. it happens. And it’s OK! So, anticipate baby’s birth with excitement, but enjoy the last few weeks of pregnancy and a slightly-less-busy life.
Congrats on your progress! I sure do remember all of the symptoms and feelings that you shared here. But even if we read the most horror-filled stories of prgnancy, we’d still got thru with it and sometimes over and over again!
Looking great! I’m about 17 weeks and looking forward to feeling baby move around 🙂
You are looking great, I hope the rest of your pregnancy and the birth goes smoothly. Good luck!
What a cute little belly! My sister is 18 weeks, I am so excited for her. Heart burn is never any fun, glad you can get some relief and know what to stay away from!
I am 34.5 weeks today pregnant too. The last time I was pregnant was over 6 years ago and things sure have changed. It’s funny because I sent that Danger ecard to my hubby the other day via text msg. He dropped the subject (whatever it was) really fast. Lol.
you look great! I wish I would of stayed that small!
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