29 Weeks!

How Far Along: 29 Weeks! To think there's only +/-10 weeks left...is CRAZY!

How Big is Little Miss: Average fetus is 2.5 - 3.8 lbs. and about 15.2 - 16.7 inches long...about the size of a squash! Baby’s energy is surging, thanks to the formation of white fat deposits beneath the skin. (Have those kicks and jabs to the ribs tipped you off yet?) Baby is also settling into sleep and waking cycles, though -- as you’ve also probably noticed -- they don’t necessarily coincide with your own. Also this month, all five senses are finally functional, and the brain and nervous system are going through major developments (thebump.com).

Symptoms: Contractions, thirsty, heartburn, peeing all of the time, insomnia (of course I can't sleep when the girls start sleeping better!), weak, tired - OH.SO.TIRED!

Weight Gain: Probably the same as last week. I'm too lazy to get up and go weigh myself, so between 13-15 lbs. I think.

Emotions: Getting more and more excited for her arrival!

Best Moment of the Week: Not completely baby related...but going shopping with my MIL to make some cute Christmas shirts for the girls! Putting away Fall things and getting out CHRISTMAS!!!! Also something exciting...realizing that our Diapers For Diva's fund is making through the girl's whole first year! SO thankful for so many wonderful people who have donated!!

Movement: Every moment of the day and night - I don't think she EVER sleeps! I love it!

Maternity Clothes: Everything! I really feel pregnant these days!

Stretchmarks: They are looking more and more noticeable than last time - wait - I couldn't SEE them last time, so this time I just actually can see them on the bottom of my belly! HAHA!

Sleep: Naps are great, but then I can't sleep at night, I have such a hard time falling asleep, even when taking a benadryl. No nap, doesn't help at all either! I don't know. No caffeine, no sugar...just pregnancy I'm guessing!

Food Cravings: Anything and everything...especially if I don't have to make it!

Aversions: Things that make heartburn worse!

Gender: A Little Miss!

What I Miss: Wine, sleeping comfortably and not peeing every second!

What I am Looking Forward to: Decorating for Christmas! AH!

And here are my weekly bump photos with comparisons to the girls!

Ahhh, I scared myself looking at that!

29 Weeks!

How Far Along: 29 Weeks!

How Big am I Measuring: Over 40 weeks...still about 42.5 inches all the way around.

How Big are the Babies: The girls are between 15 and 17 inches long and about 3 lbs. each (about the size of a squash). Their energy is surging, thanks to the formation of white fat deposits beneath the skin. (Have those kicks and jabs to the ribs tipped you off yet?) They are also settling into sleep and waking cycles, though -- as you’ve also probably noticed -- they don’t necessarily coincide with your own. Also this month, all five senses are finally functional, and the brain and nervous system are going through major developments.

Weight Gain: Starting weight 126 lbs., currently 158 lbs.....kinda concerned why I haven't gained anymore weight in the past ten days. I'll be asking the peri about this tomorrow.

Symptoms: Coughing and nasal congestion (due to fluid in my lungs), tired, achy, peeing a lot, hungry, CONTRACTIONS, back pain, thirsty, very crampy, stretching in my tummy; just plain uncomfortable. 

Emotions: From happy to sad to guilt to anger...what emotion don't I have?!?

Best Moment of the Week: Watching Tim put up all the Christmas decorations and listening to Christmas music, and of course feeling the girls move all of the time. Oh, and the support the MOM's club have given me and my husband too, with meals, advice and support. Such a true blessing!

Movement: Everyday, all day! Love it!

Maternity Clothes: Of course, when I do get dressed. My maternity jeans barely fit me anymore, but I only wear them to the peri so, oh well.

Stretchmarks: None, amen!

Sleep: Still doing ok. I have been going to bed later at night and sleeping until like 11AM, sounds horrible but I must need it and geeze what else do I have to do these days??!

Food Cravings: Everything. I still find myself searching for recipes all day long, things I'll get to...one day, ya know when the girls are like teens...LOL.

Genders: Three beautiful little princesses!

What I Miss: Wine!!!!!! And being able to do things for myself. Going out to the store, or ANYWHERE would be SO nice!!! I crave going to Target like I crave funnel cakes right now!

What I am Looking Forward to: Meeting these girls, peri appointment tomorrow and hopefully no hospital visits. And my shower on Saturday. Snow, getting a funnel cake on Friday evening at the town's lighting ceremony (Tim said we can drive to town center and he will get out and get me hot cider and a funnel cake!).

Milestone: 29 WEEKS!!!

Here is my photo for the week...please excuse the no make-up, no hair done, very tired looking Momma! I think it's the most horrible photo of me ever taken!