29 weeks

How far along? 29 weeks.

How big is baby? 15.2-16.7 inches and 2.5-3.8 pounds, as big as a butternut squash.

Total weight loss/gain? +16 lbs as of 28 week appointment.
Maternity clothes? Regular clothes, yes. Really running out of clothes that work for running!

Stretch marks? No.

Sleep? Up and down.

Pregnancy dreams? Weird dreams all the time.

Best moment of the week? Spending the day registering for baby boy with Miles.

Miss anything? Sleeping on my belly.

Movement? All the time. He's far more active than Miles was.

Food cravings? I may or may not have eaten an entire large can of black olives while cooking the other day. I'm also loving really spicy things.

Anything make you queasy/sick? I'm afraid to try avocados, but otherwise just eating too much.

Labor signs? Too early. Just a few braxton hicks contractions here and there.

Symptoms? Heartburn when I eat spicy foods.

Belly button in or out? Pretty much flat. I think it's trying to pop out.

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Happy or moody most of the time? Happy.

Any milestones this week? Baby is gaining fat, which means more energy to wiggle around and kick. He's also starting to hiccup, which is helping develop muscles necessary for breathing.

Looking forward to? Another day off work tomorrow for Veterans Day.

I had my 28 week appointment on Friday. All is well, blood pressure is nice and low at 100/62. I had the wonderful 2 hour glucose test that morning as well, so I spent a lot of time doing nothing while waiting for blood draws. I learned that the diabetes association changed the guidelines for gestational diabetes testing recently due to having too many false positives with the 1 hour test (which I had with Miles). They just do a 2 hour test with everybody now, and that gives a better picture of what is going on with my glucose levels. I'll find out the results on Tuesday. I also got to meet the OB at the practice for my VBAC consult. She was very nice, and comes with 27 years of experience. After talking to her about my medical history with Miles, she informed me that I am a good candidate for a VBAC at this point as long as I don't develop full blown pre-eclampsia. I'll be able to continue check ups with my midwife as long as my body cooperates. Very exciting news!  


One of our friends had a Halloween party, and Miles got to show off his costume. He had a blast trick or treating on Halloween as well. 

Pumpkins - one for Miles and one for baby brother!