33 weeks

Your Baby: Starting at about week 26, your baby has slept and awoken at regular intervals. She closes her eyes when she sleeps, and she'll even dream during the last month before birth. No one knows what babies dream about in the womb, but they show reactions ranging from frowns and smiles to crying and kicking. Asleep or awake, you may feel the kicks in a new place around now--in your rib cage, just below your breasts--as she moves into the head-down position where she'll probably stay until birth.

Your Body: Speaking of sleep, rest may be elusive by this point. Insomnia is common during the last trimester, and what sleep you do get will be interrupted by frequent trips to the bathroom. Heartburn, reflux (which feels like your food is coming up again), lower back pain, and swollen feet are among the commonest complaints. Many women find that it helps to eat small, frequent meals instead of large ones; use extra pillows to support belly and back; and sleep alone if your partner's tossing and turning (or snoring) wakes you up just as you're drifting off.

At my last appointment 2 weeks ago I was measuring a week and a half ahead of schedule so I'm anxious to see where I'm at this week. I've got another baby shower tomorrow with my family and family friends which I'm looking forward to. Starting to get a little restless and bored being home, but oh well...it's for the best.