30 Weeks

30 Weeks!

You baby's length is about 16 inches—about as long as a laptop computer—and she measures almost 11 inches from crown to rump. She weighs approximately 2 1/2 to 3 pounds. From now until delivery, every baby will gain weight at a more individual rate. Your baby has doubled in height over the past six weeks, and from now until delivery, she'll gain only a few more inches in length. Don't worry if she's in a strange position (what your care provider might call a "transverse lie"). There's still plenty of time for her to get settled into the head-down (cephalic) position for birth. She's floating in about 1 1/2 pints of amniotic fluid and has some room to move. Your baby's most important organ, her brain, continues to develop at a rapid pace. Her eyes are able to track light, and some researchers have theorized that exposing your belly to light may stimulate development. Try moving the beam of a flashlight slowly over your belly in a dim room, and see if she reacts.

Source: fitpregnancy.com

How far along? : 30 Weeks!

Total weight gain/loss: I am up 19 pounds.

How big is baby?: Baby is the size of an Squash or pot roast depending on the source. 15-17 inches long, I think he is about 3 pounds now.

Maternity clothes? Yep, all maternity! I can wear some non maternity sweat pants. My t-shirts are too tight now, so I now wear some of DH's t-shirts.

Stretch marks? None! Yay!

Sleep: I have gotten to the point where my hips hurt if I lay on them for too long and I have indigestion so I have to sleep propped up now. I find that I am sleeping better now except when I wake up to go to the bathroom.

Best moment this week: Finding out that all of my tests from last week came back normal (more on that next post). Also knowing that DH is on his way home! More on that later, too.

Movement: Yes!! Its like an alien in my belly.

Food cravings: Juice, water, milk, cereal, and pizza! I am also having a huge sandwich craving which I've indulged a few times. Still all of this!

Gender: Handsome Baby Boy!

Labor Signs: Nope, but I feel pressure on my cervix when I'm on my feet too long. Braxton Hicks have also started a bit, not much, but some.

Belly Button in or out?: It's official, I have an outie now. You can even see it through my shirt.

Milestones: 10 weeks until due date and 7 until full term! Wow!

New Pregnancy Symptom: Nothing new this week, well, I have had an increase in indigestion.

What I am looking forward to: DH coming home soon! And another baby shower in 1 1/2 week!

Weekly Wisdom: Love your baby today and be thankful for your DH being around to support you through this time in your life.