29 Week Update

How far along?: 29 weeks 1 day

Total weight gain: 21 lbs which means I am up only 1 lb in the last 4 weeks. I am not sure if that is truly accurate. I had a different nurse check me in when I had my huge weight gain. I am wondering if she messed up somehow and we are back on track now (with my awesome nurse Phyllis checking me in this week). Regardless I have gained 21 lbs which puts me right on track for the 30-35my doctor and I discussed at my first appointment.


Peanut’s growth: Peanut now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds (like a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. Peanut’s muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and his/her head is growing bigger to make room for the developing brain. This trimester, about 250 milligrams of calcium are deposited in Peanut’s hardening skeleton each day so it is recommended that I eat and drink lots of calcium This is great considering my craving, see below).




Maternity clothes: Everything I wear is maternity now (expect my undergarments, haha!) I tried to wear a non maternity shirt for St. Patty's day and it went to my belly button, lol. I threw a maternity cardigan over it and called it cute. Not sure if it really was but my dear sweet husband said I looked hot. It made my day.

Sleep: Barely sleeping these days. I wake up several times a night to potty, have carpel tunnel and 3 other people in the bed with me. I am thinking about moving into Nylin's room for the rest of the pregnancy.
It also does not help that I am battling a cold or something right now, ergh.

Best moment of the week: pregnancy wise? My doctor’s appointment. I was reassured that everything is going fine with me and with Peanut. I was glad to hear that! It made my day/week! My doctor is awesome. I also found out I passed my glucose test. I celebrated with a DQ blizzard.
non-pregnancy wise: spending time with my husband and kids this week. It has been a good week!!!!

Worst moment of the week: besides having the pains and going to L&D....I feel like an idiot. I am making a lot of little mistakes at work, at home, with my calendar, etc. I feel DUMB! I have talked about this before and I am really starting to wonder if it will EVER get better or if I am doomed to idiocy for the rest of my life.

Movement: A LOT!!

Gender: Surprise

Food cravings: Peanut butter and jelly on wheat with a glass of milk. YUM-O!



















Labor signs: some crazy BH but not actual labor.

What I miss most: sleeping comfortably

What I'm looking forward to: getting my room re-organized and all of Peanut's stuff set up! I hope I can do that soon, it is driving me batty. We do not have a tiny room but it is not HUGE either. We really have to be creative in there since we are adding a baby bed, bassinet, changing table and rocking chair! That is A LOT. We currently have a king size bed, a dresser, 2 end tables and a built in desk (that is attached so there is no moving it!). It will be challenging to get it all set up to my liking but once it is done I will be able to breathe better (emotionally not physically, haha!).

Next appointment: March 31st. I am on every 2 week appointments now! WOWZA!!!!!