29 Weeks - Squash!

Weekly Pregnancy Journal

How far along: 29 w, 1 d.

Total weight gain: No idea

Maternity clothes: Yup

Stretch marks: Nope

Sleep: Is still pretty good. I've been propping myself up the last few nights so I can sort of sleep on my back - at least until I sink down partway through the night and have to roll on my side.

Best moment this week: Nothing major this week, baby-wise. I guess it would be that we're starting to make some progress in the baby room. I hung curtains yesterday, and Nick put up a new light in the room to replace the awful 60s-esque Ikea pendant light that was in there. This weekend when we go to London, I hope to bring the crib back from my SIL's house (but she may want to hold on to it a little longer), and at the very least, we're bringing back the change table.

Movement: Lots - and you can see a lot of it from the outside. Most of the jabs are on the left side, and sometimes I think the baby is trying to bust its way out my belly button. Baby's still super-active at night after about 9 p.m.

Cravings: Nothing really. The fruit and mozz/tomato salad obsession has waned a bit. Both are still great, but I think I've gorged myself enough that the novelty has worn off a bit.

Aversions: None

Gender: I'm not convinced either way. So I guess Nick and I both got what we wanted - he found out the sex, and since I don't know if I really believe what the ultrasound technician told us, I'll still be surprised in the delivery room.

Labour Signs: None

Belly Button in or out: Still in, surprisingly

What I miss: My wedding rings. These fake ones are meh - fine, but they're not my pretty rings.

What I'm looking forward to: Getting a crib in the baby room. And buying a glider and dresser.

Symptoms this week: Still swelling and acne.

Milestones: I think I'm starting to waddle. It's not cute. It's only when I'm getting tired and/or my back's hurting because I've pushed myself too much (i.e. after an entire weekend of being on the go, getting stuff done around the house), but still. I don't want to waddle.

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.