Third trimester

Well, the honeymoon is over.

Sleeping has become a chore since laying on my side causes my hip to hurt, and my calves to cramp. And of course, the constant need to pee.

So with minimal sleep, I'm tired all the time, hungry all the time, in the bathroom all the time, etc. My hips are sore, and my belly does occasionally get in the way. I feel HUGE, but apparently this illicits laughs from those who have gone before. The baby is kicking constantly, only pausing to rest when Michael puts his hand on my belly.

Otherwise, nesting occasionally pops its head up, sending me into a flurry of anxiety that we have so much to do because the baby will be here in THREE MONTHS! But we're in a good place, thank you all for your donations. We just need to get organized!

More to come as this final chapter unfolds...