My Twenty-Ninth Week Of Pregnancy Update
Baby is the size of a: This week Bean is the size of a butternut squash. Which sounds delicious and is perfect for fall! That's about 15.25 inches and 2.5 pounds. Little one is growing so much!
Total weight gain: Around 20 pounds! It's definitely crazy to see your body change. I can still fit in my pre-pregnancy jeans (with a bellyband, of course), so most of my weight has been gained in my stomach area. And while most women wouldn't be excited about gaining 20 pounds, I am happy that I am gaining enough weight and should be right on track for gaining 30 pounds (25-40 is recommended and my doctor would be happy if I gained closer to 40).
Maternity clothes: Yes! I am so thankful for maternity clothes. But I am also especially thankful for sweats and big tshirts. Because the second I get home, that's what I put on.
Stretch marks: Cant find any! Trust me, I look.
Sleep: Sleeping has gotten slightly better. I am able to fall asleep more quickly (or, knock-on-wood, at least I have been able to the last few nights). But I even get the occasional night where I don't wake up to pee! I always feel like a winner the next day.
Exercise: I'm not going to lie, I've been lagging lately.
Miss anything: I miss going to the doctor and not having them spring some "optional" (read: mandatory) vaccination on me without giving me the slightest bit of a head's up. The last two times I went in for a checkup I was informed about the importance of receiving the flu vaccine and the TDaP vaccine. Both times I left with sore arms. Not cool, doc, not cool.
Movement: Yes. Baby loves to kick mommy's insides at all times. And also my bladder. That's a new, fun sensation: doing absolutely nothing and then I have an instant urge to urinate that goes away in about half a second. Repeat. Awkward.
Food cravings: Just ice cubes. Oh, and rolled tacos. With guacamole, sour cream, and cheese. Because yum.
Anything making you queasy or sick: No. And I could probably celebrate this fact every day.
Gender: Bean.
Labor signs: Nope! I am sort of excited but also sort of anxious for when labor does start. I am hoping that Bean cooperates and stays in until his/her due date (mainly so my momma cam be here to witness the birth). I am sure I'll be begging for the little one to come early in a few more weeks, though.
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy. Still weepy. Especially if I am either really hungry or really tired. Or, if I am both, definitely ultra-weepy. It's a part of life these days! I also am feeling very lovey and affectionate. Which I hope doesn't drive my husband crazy. I'm pretty sure if, in his sleepiness, he scoots over in the middle of the night, I scoot over to be that much closer to him. Feet entwined at all times. Usually a hand too if I can get my body in the proper position to hold my tummy and his hand at the same time. I basically just want to snuggle at all times. Like, everyone.
Looking forward to: Bean's sweet, precious face. The moment I can see Jarad be a daddy to his little one. I cant wait to see that relationship grow right before my very eyes. So exciting. Oh! And, also, because there wasn't really a place to mention it up above, we painted the nursery, put the crib together, hung curtains, and put a gorgeous rug on the floor. The nursery is coming together so well and it's the perfect blend of Jarad's and my taste. Cant wait to keep adding to it!