29 Weeks!

Merry Christmas!  This last week has sure been interesting!  Last Monday we lost power after my sister and I watched a huge branch heavy with ice fall and knock out a few power lines in front of my house. Steve and I stayed at the apartment that night, and it wasn't too bad, but it got very cold the next day.  We ended up taking Houdini and spending the night before Christmas at my Amanda and Josh's apartment - it was small and cozy, but warm!  When we came back to our place on Christmas day, our power was back on.  We cooked whatever we could find in our cupboards and went over to my Dad's place - they still had no power, only a generator running the wood stove.  We still had a good time though!  Friday afternoon, we headed down to Connecticut to visit Steve's family.  On our way, we picked up a huge box of clothes that Steve's brother, James, sent us from Carter's - we're so blessed to have most of what we need for clothes for Zane!  Steve's parents also got us the bassinet we've been wanting.  We set it up at his parent's house, and I can't wait to put a little baby in it!!  It's hard to believe that at this time next year, we'll have a 9 month baby to celebrate Christmas with!  

I did have an appointment with my midwife this week.  She said my blood pressure was just a tad high, but nothing to be concerned about.  I was 28 weeks and 5 days at my appointment, and I measured at 29 weeks - so right on target!  She prescribed me some medical compression stockings.  I told her I haven't experienced any swelling yet, but she said that with working on my feet all day, it would prevent swelling and varicose veins.  My appointments will now be every 2 weeks instead of 4 - getting closer!

Zane should be weighing about 2.5 pounds this week, and measure just over 15 inches!  By this week, his brain can now control his body temperature!  His eyes can now move in the sockets, and his muscles and lungs are continuing to mature.  

Here's me at 29 weeks:

By the way, did anyone notice that I wrote the wrong fruit/vegetable on last week's board?!  I had already used eggplant a few weeks prior - oops :)

How far along?  29 Weeks

Maternity clothes?  Yup!  I've almost given up on wearing anything else.

Total Weight Gain:  Gained about a 1/2 pound this week, leaving me at 1.5 pounds down from pre-pregnancy

Sleep:  Leg cramps are off an on, I'll be fine for a few days, and they I'll have a bad night.  Getting comfortable is sometimes tricky, mostly because my hips have been hurting quite a bit at night.  

Best moment this week:  Spending Christmas with Steve - I can't believe I ever lived without him!

Miss Anything?  Not having to be careful about what I'm eating.  Having more energy to do things.  

Movement:  Pretty normal - feeling kicks and jabs sporadically throughout the day.  It's fun to watch my belly move on the outside lol

Food cravings:  Ramen noodles with tunafish - yum!

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Same stuff

Any other symptoms?  I seem to be having a harder time doing just about anything - walking, getting off the couch, picking something off the floor, you name it.  Everything has become a bit more of a challenge!  

Have you started to show yet:  Popping more and more every day!

Gender prediction:  It's a boy!

Labor Signs:  Nope

Belly Button in or out?  In

Wedding rings on or off?  On

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Happy :)  I love this time of year - even with all the craziness with the ice storm and all

Looking forward to:  Starting a new year!  It's been such an amazing year, and I can't wait for next year to be even better!