29 Weeks

28 weeks, 6 days

• How far along?: twenty-nine weeks
• What's baby up to?: Baby’s energy is surging, thanks to the formation of white fat deposits beneath the skin. (Have those kicks and jabs to the ribs tipped you off yet?) Baby is also settling into sleep and waking cycles, though -- as you’ve also probably noticed -- they don’t necessarily coincide with your own. Also this month, all five senses are finally functional, and the brain and nervous system are going through major developments.
• Weight Gain: I have gained eleven pounds total; as of my last appointment
• Symptoms: baby bump; serious back pain; insomnia
• How big is baby?: about the size of a squash (about 15.2 to 16.7 inches; 2.5 to 3.8 pounds)
• Sex: boy!
• Maternity clothes?: yes, and I look forward to shopping for fall clothes
• Stretch marks?: nope, and I’m working to avoid them, even though I know there is no way to avoid them if I am meant to have them
• Sleep?: not so good anymore; I am having trouble getting comfortable, and still gotta go potty during the night
• Best moment this week?: a day at Myrtle Beach; spending time with my brother and his family
• Movement?: yes, and lots of it; Micah particularly likes to kick me when I’m down
• Food cravings?: none
• Labor signs?: braxton-hicks contractions
• Belly button in or out?: out; it pokes out enough that you can see it through my shirt
• What I miss: sitting for extended periods without pain, sleeping comfortably; 
• What I'm looking forward to: cooler weather and shopping for new clothes