Weeks 27-30

My mom and Steve were right, this shirt may not fit all 40 weeks. It's getting shorter.

 August 5, 2012

I can't believe I'm in the 3rd trimester already! We still have so much to do to get ready for Luke's arrival.  In the mean time he has been busy growing and wiggling around.  I still have 10 more weeks and I'm not real sure where he's going to fit if he keeps growing at this rate. As of my 28wk check up I'm only up 10lbs but it sure does feel like at least 20. I find myself getting short of breath often and it's harder to get comfortable when sitting and sleeping.  Last week the little booger manged to make his way under my rib cage for a few hours which was unbelievably uncomfortable. Not quite as uncomfortable as my plantar fasciitis though.  I broke down and bought some comfy old lady shoes to wear. I'm also starting to swell at times.  It doesn't help that it's around 100 degrees everyday.
I guess that's enough complaining especially when I look at the bright side and know that Lucas and I are both healthy (I was a little scared about having gestational diabetes but I passed my 2nd test) and that we get to meet him in about 10 weeks. It's so scary and exciting to think about how different our lives are about to be.

In other Ryder family news Steve finally caught up with me and turned 29 a couple of weeks ago.  I baked probably the most awesome cake ever (at least for me who has no culinary skills.) The super chocolatey goodness did not last long at our place. He deserved it since he's been putting in long hours with his new job.

Steve's homemade birthday cake

Speaking of our place, not much longer until we move into our new home.  We spent this weekend packing and realizing how much crap we have. We got rid of our couches since we are getting new furniture to go with the new place. For now we are limited to 2 chairs and our bed for sitting area.  Fortunately Steve's parents bought us a glider for the nursery which arrived yesterday and is super comfy. One plus to being pregnant is that by default I get the comfy seat.

Our 1st piece of nursery furniture.  Luke says, "Thanks Mom Mom!"

I must also add in this post that a large part of our last week has been spent glued to Olympic coverage. It's been so fun cheering for the fab 5, Phelps, Allison Schmitt, Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh and the rest of our team USA representatives. Steve and I have also been having fun imaging which sport Luke could excel in.  I'm thinking he has good genetic potential for swimming with the right combination of our genes.

So much fun watching these girls win gold and then Gabby win individual gold a few nights later.