27 Weeks - 3rd Trimester!

Today marks the beginning of the 3rd trimester! I can't believe we are at this point - I remember last year at this time thinking that this would never happen for us! We were still trying on our own at this point and just getting ready to talk to my OB about our issues. I had no idea what was in store for us but I am so thankful we are here today and also feel blessed for everything we have gone through to get to this point. I truly believe that this has made Bob and I stronger people and in turn we'll be stronger parents!

This week, Adam weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with his legs extended. He's sleeping and waking at regular intervals (which I can tell, of course he like to be awake at night!), opening and closing his eyes, and perhaps even sucking his fingers (Bob and I were both thumb suckers when we were little so it wouldn't surprise me a bit if Adam is too). With more brain tissue developing, Adam's brain is very active now. While his lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning - with a lot of medical help - if he was to be born now. I can now chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements I might be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on (I don't think I have felt those yet but I can't wait to). Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother him.

Tomorrow after I get off of work we are going for our 3D/4D ultrasound! I really can't wait to see Adam. I can't wait to see if whose nose he has, whose ears he has, what is cute little feet look like, what is mouth looks like, if he has chubby cheeks or not! I will post pictures on Wednesday and if I can figure out how to post a video I will try to do that since we get a DVD of the whole thing. I just really hope he cooperates and doesn't have his hands covering his face or anything.

Sleeping at night is starting to get really, really uncomfortable. I can't find a comfortable position and when I have to roll over it is like a choregraphed dance trying to do so! First, I have to throw my pillows over to the other side, then I have to basically sit up (which isn't so easy anymore), twist to the other side and flop down. Poor Bob having to sleep with me! And I know I am all over the bed too, not just on my one side. Most of the time he ends up on the couch downstairs, I feel so bad but I can't help it.

Dear God,
Thank you for getting us to the point you have gotten us to today. I know last year I was doubting you at this time but I should have just had faith that you had your plan for us and that everything was going to work out!
Love,
Alicia & Bob

Dear Adam,
Mommy and Daddy are beyond excited to see you tomorrow. It's all Daddy can talk about! Hopefully you won't be sleeping or you won't try to hide your face from the camera, we really want to see your sweet angel face! Only 3 more months until we get to meet you, I can't believe how quickly it is coming. I cannot wait until you are in my arms!
We Love You So Much!
Mommy & Daddy