29/30 weeks

Last week was crazy, so I missed the 29 week update.

Here's the 29 Week Info, Acorn Squash:

Baby already measures about 15.2 to 16.7 inches long. Right now, we weighs about 2.5 to 3.8 pounds but he's still got a ways to go -- can you believe he'll triple in weight before birth?


You’re probably already getting a little preview of baby’s personality, the more your feel him move. You might get some playful kicks and jabs, and start to feel little hiccups, too! At 29 weeks, he’s not just moving a lot, he’s also plumping up. And as he continues to put pressure on your digestive system, you’re going to feel the effects: hemorrhoids, heartburn, pelvic pain and frequent urination are all common at this stage in the game. Week 29 is a good time to start finalizing stuff, like stocking the nursery with baby care essentials and checking out a few potential day cares. You’ll also want to start packing a few things you know you’ll want with you at the hospital at baby’s birth. Leave it by the door, so you can add stuff you think of along the way -- and so you can grab it at a moment’s notice.

30 Weeks, Cucumber:

Your 15.2- to 16.7-inch, 2.5- to 3.8-pound baby continues to grow.

At 30 weeks, your belly’s doing more than just making it tough to find a comfortable sleeping position. It’s made itself a conversation piece. Everywhere you go, someone seems to have a comment about your physical appearance, which isn’t always so fun. And no doubt, you’ve encountered quite a few people who don’t think before they speak and say something embarrassing or hurtful (what’s up with that?) Try not to take those comments seriously, but know which ones should be taken to heart. Like when they tell you you’re glowing, believe them! And take advantage of some of the perks (when someone offers you their seat on the train -- take it!) At week 30, your dreams might be getting even weirder -- if you’re actually sleeping, that is. That could be a result of anxiety, so consider doing some prep work to help you rest easier. One idea? Do a test drive to see exactly how long it really takes you to get to the hospital. Then maybe you’ll stop having nightmares about giving birth in your car.


*How far along?: 30 weeks
* Total weight gain: up 17 ish
* How big is baby: around 3 lbs
* Next appointment: Friday morning
* Maternity clothes?: Same old, same old. I am going to have to buy a couple more shirts before school starts though because I keep staining them. Ugh.
* Stretch marks?: same
* Sleep?: sucky... hips hurt so I switch sides several times a night and am up to use the bathroom 2-3 times
* Best moment this week?: Mom agreeing to make curtains and a bedskirt along with her quilt. We recently decided we'd rather have the baby in her own room, which means making the office our guest room. There's lots of work to do. We are doing hot pink and aqua/blue.
* Movement?: She is very busy.
* Food cravings?: sweets... still. Thank goodness I passed the GD screening!
* Pregnancy symptoms: back has been killing me.
* Labor signs?: nope
* Belly button in or out?: In but shallow
*Gender: girl
* What I miss: good sleep, my patience
* What I'm looking forward to: continuing to make progress is baby girl's room. My parents are coming up one of the next two weekends to take down our tree in the front yard that died, and they will help with a ceiling fan, too, and maybe the closet. Hopefully, Mom will help me find some paint.
* Milestone: Baby is sensitive to light and doing lots of growing.