Hiccups

I always get a kick when baby is moving in my belly. Sometimes his jabs and kicks are so strong that I see my belly moving. When we watched Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends, he was kicking so hard during the fight scenes that I almost went out for fear that he was getting distressed by the sound effects. I just covered my bump then with a jacket.

Then there are times that his movements are slight flutters. I've generalized all his movements as "kicks" until I read in the What to Expect app that by this time, 28 weeks, baby is hiccuping because his diaphragm is still "practicing". Hence, the tiny flutters are actually him hiccuping and not kicking. How quaint! :)

Third Trimester Check-Up

Had my first third trimester check-up last Saturday. Henceforth, our check-ups will be every two weeks na. Gah.

I gained 7 pounds in 5 weeks, 2 pounds more than necessary because I should be gaining only a pound per week. Must be the Oreos and Starbucks butterscotch bars, yikes! OB said it's okay pa naman, but of course, better be on the safe side. Goodbye, Oreos and butterscotch. :(

Last Trimester

On to happier thoughts... Today marks my 27th week per gestational age. We are 1 week away from the 7th month and the last trimester. Yey!

Busy busy busy. I've bought a few bottles, blankets, bibs. Mommy insists on buying the white newborn clothes. The biggest thing we've bought so far is the bottle sterilizer. Might buy a stroller soon while the crib is when I give birth per Mommy's strict instruction.

On the homefront, we are installing shelves (again) and re-arranging stuff. Bills, bills, bills. No Christmas shopping for this mommy-to-be but I will be getting the best gift ever! I hope he arrives (well and healthy) before Christmas hehe! 39th week ko ang December 24, pwede na nun, di ba? Yey!