Bumpdate: Weeks 27, 28, 29!

October 21st ~ November 10th

30 weeks, 1 day

30 weeks, 1 day

How far along? Currently, 30 weeks

Size of the little miss?

27 weeks: 14 to 15 inches and about 2 pounds

28 weeks: about 15 inches and 2.5 pounds

29 weeks: 15 to 17 inches and 2.5 to 3 pounds

Maternity Clothes? I haven't purchased any new maternity clothes since my back to school shopping trip in August.  I've been rotating the staple pieces I bought and am still able to wear some of my regular tops and cardigans/sweaters.  I have a few pairs of regular dress pants that I also continue to wear (not even close to being buttoned/zipped) with my belly band.

Stretch Marks? Still nothing!  I continue to be amazed when I wake up each morning and inspect the belly in the mirror..I still have 10 weeks of some significant growing left, though, so I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much!

Gender? Baby Knox is a sweet baby girl!

Movement? All. the. time!  No more sweet little kicks - I don't think she has room anymore!  Now I feel her entire body moving and rolling and twitching.  I can feel distinct body parts pretty easily now, and sometimes when I'm poking and prodding she will give me a firm "push" back - probably telling me to leave her alone!

 
Sleep? Hasn't been bad lately; I sleep with a full body pillow between my knees and running along the front of me to support my belly, and THREE pillows under my head - George doesn't have much room left!

Exercise? Exercise has come to a screeching halt as I've entered my 3rd trimester and had to contend with back pain, swollen ankles, and the return of fatigue.  I've used my prenatal yoga DVD a few times, but I know I really need to "force" myself to get a little more moderate exercise.  

                

 Food Cravings? Not really; I did stop and buy some Flipz (chocolate covered pretzels) the other night on a whim, and indulged in a bowl of cheerios last night at 8:30 p.m. because I was hungry :)

What I Miss? I think I'm starting to miss my waistline!

Symptoms? My back pain has slightly improved, thanks to ordering a maternity support belt.  I still get aches and twinges in the same spot when I don't sit exactly "right", but it isn't nearly as bad as it was.  I continue to experience slight swelling in my ankles a few nights per week, but my doctor says I'm drinking plenty of water and the amount of swelling is totally normal.

Belly Button In or Out? Still technically in.

Wedding Rings On or Off? Down to just the wedding band and leaving the engagement ring off - I don't want them to get stuck on my fingers!

20 weeks vs......

30 weeks!

What went on this Week?  During week 27, we geared up for Halloween.  My mom and I took my niece and nephew to the town's Fall Fun Fest, put on by the Fort Fairfield High School National Honor Society.  During week 28 I had a regular doctor's appointment where everything continued to look picture-perfect: excellent blood pressure, healthy and normal fetal heart rate, and measuring right on track for 28 weeks (hello 3rd trimester!).  We also celebrated my brother's birthday, handed out candy for Halloween, and attended our childbirth education class with our friends James and Melissa (due 10 days before us).  During week 29, we celebrated my Dad's birthday, and I had a night at home alone while George traveled downstate for a Social Studies conference.  I missed him and had trouble falling asleep that night...but it was nice to be able to take up the entire bed with pillow fortress ;)  On Saturday, we were able to meet with up with our friends Zack and Julie for dinner - who recently found out they were expecting!  Seems like pregnancy is contagious around here :)  We are so happy for them and had so much fun "talking shop"! 

Pretty pumped that I still don't look pregnant from the back....it's all in my belly!

Bare belly shot at 30 weeks!

30 weeks, 1 day