29 weeks

how far along? 29 weeks!

Claire’s size: about 2.5 pounds, the size of a butternut squash & 15 inches long           
weight gain: 1 pound.
maternity clothes? Of course!
stretch marks? 3
sleep? Miserable.

best moment this week? Going to the zoo with Matt’s brother’s family

food cravings: none, really.
gender: Girl!
belly button in or out? In, though it’s starting to flatten out!
movement? Tons!
what I miss?  Sleep.

what I'm looking forward to: My baby shower on Sunday :)

This week has been the hottest thus far. I have been doing everything possible to stay cool. This means not leaving the house! I pretty much clean everyday and then relax until it’s time to cook supper and then relax the rest of the evening. Cooking in my kitchen is becoming somewhat of a small feat. I just get too hot and then have to sit in front of the a/c for 5 minutes with a cold pack on the back of my neck to cool down enough to even be able to eat.

Blah. I’m officially over summer.

Claire and I went to an appointment this past Friday. Her heartbeat sounds great and I’m only measuring 1 week ahead, instead of two. Hooray!! We went over my birth plan and discussed it in depth. She assured me that I wasn’t asking for anything overzealous and everything looked great.  She told me that in the ever-so-slight chance she’s not there (at the birth), the doc’s she works with are very understanding of her patients and their birthing preferences. Thank goodness!

 

Jenny Lind

Britax B-Safe

 A big thanks to my mother-in-law who purchased our car seat and an extra base this week! It should be here at the end of the week and I cannot wait to have it in my house… let alone install it in my car in a few short weeks. EEEk! Another big thanks to my mamma who ordered the crib yesterday! Two of the biggest, most important purchases have been made and it makes everything seem so much more real. Wow.

I saw a woman at the grocery store with a sweet, little baby sitting in his car seat -- on top of the grocery cart (gasp!). I heard her tell the lady at the deli that he was 3 months. Oh my goodness gracious, he was as adorable as they come. He was smiling and cooing at his mamma, my heart melted. Jeez, I cannot wait to for Claire to get here!!!

Well, I’m off to pick up my house! We’ll be heading to the home improvement store to look at some siding. Have a wonderful week!