Yes, third trimester is here already. Crazy. We got these pictures done at 27 weeks, mostly to capture my belly before it got too huge and watermelon-like, but it sorta could be to mark the beginning of the final trimester :-)

I’m still feeling great overall, just have my days of backaches and hip pains. Heartburn and sleep issues are becoming more frequent (it is work turning over that belly at night!), and I’m sure will only get worse as the weeks go by. I’m starting to prepare myself more for a natural birth, taking classes with Mark, and reading fascinating books. Two days ago I heard a baby being born down the hall during birthing class and it made me so excited for November. I’m feeling ready…usually. Some times I’m beyond excited and wish November would hurry up, and I have to remind myself to slow down and enjoy this special time with Jaxson. Other times, especially when 3 year old melt downs are happening, I wish he’d stay in forever because I can barely handle 1 child some days, let a lone a demanding newborn on top! I’m worried how Savannah will do sharing me and everything else with her baby brother. She is excited but also so-very-not understanding about sharing anything, let alone Mommy and Daddy, and I think it will be quite an adjustment to get used to on everyone’s part. But, I guess we’ll make it just like everyone else when we get to that point!

P.S. Want to know where I got my “pregnancy ring” (aka, my real wedding rings don’t fit anymore) in the first photo? A new review and giveaway is up!