29 weeks

Sorry for the delay! Look for catch up posts this week!

29 weeks pregnant

You’re probably already getting a little preview of baby’s personality, the more your feel him move. You might get some playful kicks and jabs, and start to feel little hiccups, too! At 29 weeks, he’s not just moving a lot, he’s also plumping up. And as he continues to put pressure on your digestive system, you’re going to feel the effects: hemorrhoids, heartburn, pelvic pain and frequent urination are all common at this stage in the game. Week 29 is a good time to start finalizing stuff, like stocking the nursery with baby care essentials and checking out a few potential day cares. You’ll also want to start packing a few things you know you’ll want with you at the hospital at baby’s birth. Leave it by the door, so you can add stuff you think of along the way -- and so you can grab it at a moment’s notice.

Your baby's the size of an acorn squash!

Baby already measures about 15.2 to 16.7 inches long. Right now, he weighs about 2.5 to 3.8 pounds but he's still got a ways to go -- can you believe he'll triple in weight before birth?

your baby at 29 weeks

• He's getting a little cramped in there, since he's growing so fast. But you probably already realize that, since you're getting all those jabs and kicks.
• He's growing white fat deposits under his skin, and his energy is surging because of it.
• Feel a subtle twitch? It might be baby hiccupping.

 pregnancy symptoms at 29 weeks

• Lots of kicks! (All that crowding.)
• Headaches and/or lightheadedness, possibly due to difficulty sleeping, but it could be from low blood sugar too, so make sure you're eating at regular intervals.
• Itchy belly. Your skin is stretching thinner, making it more sensitive.
• Back, leg or pelvic pain.
• Trouble sleeping -- still!
• Gotta pee -- again! The more your uterus expands, the more you'll probably have to hit the restroom.
• Varicose veins. Don't worry! These should fade after delivery.

Phase 1!

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Can you guess what our theme may be?

26!!

26 weeks pregnant

Wow! Can you believe baby has eyelashes at 26 weeks? And he’s amping up to start batting them soon. At this point, it probably feels like this baby (who you haven’t even met yet) has taken over your life. He’s interfering with your sleep. he’s messing with your brain. (Forget much?) He might even be giving you a stress headache or two. It’s normal to be experiencing some mild swelling, but around week 26, it’s important to watch out for swelling severe or sudden -- it could be the sign of a dangerous condition called preeclampsia. Notice your belly occasionally feeling really tight? That’s a contraction. Yup, already. Don’t freak out though -- your body is just practicing some tightening in preparation for labor. As long as the contractions aren’t steady or severe, you’re not in labor.

Your baby's the size of a head of lettuce!

He's still growing in the 13.6- to 14.8-inch and 1.5- to 2.5-pound range, and developing his senses, features and talents!

your baby at 26 weeks

• His eyes are forming, and his eyes will soon start to open.
• And his eyelashes are now grown, too.
• He's getting his immune system ready for life on the outside by soaking up your antibodies.
• He's taking breaths, too. They're of amniotic fluid, not air, but it's still good practice.

 pregnancy symptoms at 26 weeks

• Trouble sleeping. The closer you get to your due date, the tougher it might be to get some rest!
• Swelling. This also might not let up for a while.
• Headaches, due to hormone fluctuations or stress.
• Pregnancy brain -- is it getting tricky to remember stuff?
• Braxton Hicks contractions. These are different from labor contractions because they're irregular and milder.
• Slightly higher blood pressure. That's normal at this phase of pregnancy.

 your must-do's

• Schedule a maternity ward tour

 your nice-to-do's

• Take a babymoon, if you haven't already!

99 days until Maxim is here!!

We also made some crazy decisions I thought would never come!!!

1. We decided on who to take Maternity photos with and when!

2. We signed up for a birthing class (crash course that is - I don't think I could handle multiple sessions)

3. I was asked to give addresses to people I want to invite for a San Antonio baby shower!

Now we really really need to paint Max's room. That needs to be started this weekend. 

We signed up for a birthing class.....oh dear. I really did not want to do a class for a month so we decided on the crash course - 9am-5pm. Knock it all out at once.

I go and pre register for the birthing room on Friday.

It's getting closer.........