Acorn Squash

January 29, 2013

How far along are you? 29 weeks

Sleep? Thankful for the days I actually can sleep.

Best moment? Ringing in a new year with my hubs!

Movement? Kicking up a storm!

Any food cravings/aversions? I'm still craving anything sweet and my food aversions change every day.

Gender? BOY!!

Belly button? It's still an innie!!

What I miss? Sleeping on my back...

Looking forward to anything? More like NOT looking forward to my heart doctor appointment.

Symptoms this week: Nausea, Braxton Hicks, constipation, peeing all the time

Wedding rings? No, sadly. I miss my wedding rings.

Maternity clothes? belly band

A picture of me at 29 weeks.

What TheBump says: You're probably already getting a little preview of baby's personality, the more you 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. Your baby's the size of an acorn squash! Baby already measures about 15.2 to 16.7 inches long. Right now, he 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? He's getting a little cramped in there, since he's growing so fast. But you probably already realize that, since you're getting all those jabs and kicks. He's growing white fat deposits under his skin, and his energy is surging because of it. Feel a subtle twitch? It might be baby hiccupping.

  

Eggplant

December 29, 2012

How far along are you? 28 weeks

Sleep? some days I sleep great and others I sleep like crap.

Best moment? Just knowing I'm in the third trimester is pretty exciting! Plus we were able to go home to Anacoco to spend 5 days for Christmas. It's my favorite time of the year and being with my family made it perfect.

Movement? My little nugget has become pretty active most days!

Any food cravings/aversions? I'm still craving anything sweet and my food aversions change every day.

Gender? BOY!!

Belly button? It's still an innie!!

What I miss? Being able to tie my shoes!

Looking forward to anything? Nothing special. It's been a quiet week around our house.

Symptoms this week: Nausea, Braxton Hicks (which I've been having for a few weeks now), my lower back has been KILLING me if I do too much on my feet, and speaking of feet, they are starting to swell a little and hurt when I spend too much time on them.

Wedding rings? I'm officially not wearing any rings. *Insert sad face here* My hands are just swollen enough that I could probably wear my rings, but I'm too scared.

Maternity clothes? I have one or two pairs of "fat pants" I can wear with my belly band. And as far as shirts, I can wear my regular t-shirts, but my stomach hangs out of the bottom like I have a beer belly. I wear Adam's shirts whenever I can.

What TheBump says: Welcome to the third trimester! Moms-to-be who are at 28 weeks and beyond are known for their lack of sleep. Remember if you find yourself up in the middle of the night, do something relaxing. This is not the time to vacuum the house from top to bottom -- even though you might feel the urge to do that at some point. Read a book, drink chamomile tea, listen to soothing music. Then try to get back to bed and get some rest! Being in the third trimester also means much of your and baby's anatomy are ready to go -- she's preparing for breathing, and your breasts already have colostrum, which is what baby will eat the first few days until your milk comes in. You'll also start feeling more Braxton Hicks contractions as your body gets ready for labor. Baby will keep getting bigger -- and smarter -- after week 28, and other than that, she just needs a few more finishing touches. Your baby's the size of an eggplant. Putting on layers of fat, your baby now weighs in around 1.5 to 2.5 pounds and measures about 13.6 to 14.8 inches. She's starting to develop more fat, so her wrinkly skin will start to get smoother. Her lungs are mature enough that she'd probably survive if she was born now. Wow!

  

Rutabaga

December 29, 2012

**Side note here I am super late on posting my last few weeks worth of updates. I've been busy and completely forgot all about it honestly. I'll do my best to remember everything!

How far along are you? 27 weeks

Sleep? Nothing has changed much in this department - same as last week. I still sleep off and on. I get night sweats a lot lately and I still wake up every few hours to use the bathroom. And that's definitely not something I will miss after March 14.

Best moment? Being able to relax at home with no school to worry about and no job to go to.

Movement? Still active some days and quiet others.

Any food cravings/aversions? I'm still craving anything sweet and my food aversions change every day.

Gender? BOY!!

Belly button? It's still an innie!!

What I miss? I miss sleeping on my back or tummy and taking a hot bubble bath.

Looking forward to anything? Nothing special. It's been a quiet week around our house.

Symptoms this week: My cold finally went away. My feet start hurting if I stand on them too long. And there were one or two days where I didn't feel good, thanks morning sickness.

Wedding rings? I'm wearing my engagement ring when I can remember to put it on when I leave the house.

Maternity clothes? I think I've been gaining more weight recently. I saved all of my "fat pants" and I've been able to wear a couple different pairs with my belly band. Still wearing regular shirts.

A picture of me at 27 weeks!

What TheBump says: At 27 weeks, baby is breathing (it's amniotic fluid, not air, but it still counts) and even showing brain activity. You've got a lot on your brain, too, from wondering what labor and delivery is going to be like to trying to find the best pediatrician for baby. The annoying symptoms you've been having probably aren't going away, but at least you've probably found some ways to deal with them -- and hey, maybe you're used to them right now. As you say goodbye to the second trimester, you can look forward to some pretty embarrassing stuff (like having to pee all the time -- and maybe even when you don't mean to at all) that's all par for the late-pregnancy course. It's time to head down the home stretch. Are you ready? Your baby's the size of a rutabaga! At 13.6 to 14.8 inches and 1.5 to 2.5 pounds, she's not just getting bigger, she's getting smarter. She's practicing inhaling and exhaling with her rapidly developing lungs. It's official: Baby's showing brain activity! And her brain will keep on getting more complex.