29 Week Update

Size of baby:  Baby Boy weighs about 3 pounds and is a little over 15 inches long, about the length of a loaf of bread.

Total weight gain/loss:  +21 pounds.  I'm really hoping to keep my weight gain to 30-35 pounds.

Maternity clothes:  This is becoming pretty repetitive.  Pants, yes.  Shirts, sometimes.

Gender:  Boy

Movement:  Yes.  This morning during church it felt like he was trying to stretch out across my stomach, but I don't think there are 15 inches of room for him to stretch in!

Sleep:  Not pleasant.  Nearly every time I roll over I end up getting a Braxton-Hicks contraction.  I recently started sleeping with a body pillow which is a little more comfortable, at least for my hips.

What I miss:  Being able to do things comfortably--sleep, bend over, hold Maddie, etc.

Cravings:  Still the usual sweets.

How I'm feeling:  I'm beginning to feel a little overwhelmed that Baby Boy will be here in 11 weeks or less.  I guess it's time to make a final decision on his name and to get started on his nursery.

Highlight of the week:  Entering my last trimester!  I'm also still loving how much Maddie adores her baby brother.  She pretends to hold him, sings to him, and talks to him.

29 weeks