29 Weeks

29 Weeks, pretty sure we've finalized our name selection

HOW FAR ALONG?: 29 Weeks

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?:  I've gained 18.5 pounds as of today at the doctor's office.  Whoa.  

MATERNITY CLOTHES: Most definitely.  I got a bathing suit because I wanted to take Veda swimming since it's been so hot and now this week it's been quite cold and cloudy.  I'm not complaining though, I am so not ready for summer heat!  Luckily I think I'll be holding this baby before it gets too unbearable.  

SLEEP?:  Still sleeping quite well, with the exception of my middle of the night wake up and trying to turn from side to side.  It's definitely getting harder..  

BEST MOMENT/S THIS WEEK?: Finishing my work week Wednesday.  Unfortunately that means I worked 44 hours in four days.  Yuck!  And this morning I had a doctor's appointment/ultrasound.  It's so fun to watch Veda. On the way in she said, "Going to the doctor's office.  Gonna make you better."  Then when we started the ultrasound I asked her, "Who is that Veda?" She responded, "Dat's baby brudder!"  So cute :)

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: I just feel so tired.  It's really difficult to maintain a good relationship with the hubs when he's traveling so much and I'm trying to work when he's home to avoid paying for childcare.  So this week he came home Sunday (while I was at work), I worked Sunday - Wednesday and then Wednesday he had to leave for a one-nighter (while I was at work) - he got home around 2am and we brought him to the airport by 10am the next day.  It sucks but this is his second to last road gig before baby.  He has one more mid-May.  That's one of the reasons I want to go on leave early, so I can spend time with my family before all of these major changes.  Oh and Brett also had an MRI and learned he has a torn MCL - so that needs to be addressed too.  

MISS ANYTHING?:   Hanging out with my little family.

MOVEMENT?: So much still, I'm surprised and relieved! 

FOOD CRAVINGS?: No cravings.  

LABOR SIGNS?: No!  My doctor's already began checking my cervix the last couple of times to make sure and so far so good!

SYMPTOMS / MOODS?:  No but I was just saying at work that I don't think I have baby brain as bad this time!! It's a miracle, although I'm sure it'll come back when I start breastfeeding.  My (male) boss informed me this week that studies have shown there is no such thing... Eat it! 

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?: Almost flat.

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: On.

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?  Brett coming home, me being off work.... I've been getting a lot of things done early on this time because last time we were not prepared at all for Veda to come a month early.  We've purchased a new (to us) crib for baby boy, it's set up and ready to go in our room.  The car seat is pretty much ready.  I got a double stroller awhile ago.  Our registry is quite boring, but it's stuff I know we will need!