28/29 Weeks

How Far Along: 28/29 Weeks....she's "popped" again.  I'm making a new personal goal to balance various items on my stomach.  Don't worry- there will be pictures.  

Size of baby: Butternut Squash (17 inches, 3.1 lbs)

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Still just +8.

Maternity Clothes: Normally everything but I hit the jackpot a Target (shocker....) and found flowing tops that totally work- and will continue to until little miss makes her arrival. 

Gender: GIRL!  Avery Grace has already stolen our hearts!

Movement: Only one additional round of hiccups that I noticed over the past 2 weeks.  Maybe she's like me and doesn't get them that often.  Maybe.  Other than that, she's pretty active.  Kick counts have not been an issue.  My doctor says to count 10 kicks within one hour at the same time every day since she's most likely already in a makeshift sleep cycle. Well, our little over-achiever gets to 10 kicks between 5 and 10 minutes after I start counting.  

Sleep: Back!  We got a new mattress a couple of weeks ago and it has literally been a gift from God.  Seriously.  

What I miss: Having energy. 

Cravings: Sweet tea- big time- still.

Symptoms: Fatigue, appetite like a sumo wrestler, and leg cramps.  Have you ever experienced a simultaneous calf, arch of foot, and toe cramp in the same foot?  I have.  It'll make you want to take drastic action about relieving it....like contemplating an at home amputation.  :)

Best Moment/Most Interesting Moment this week: Getting the nursery painted!  We're one step closer to getting everything ready for sweet Avery to get here!

What I'm Looking Forward To: 30 week appointment on Friday!  We've started going every 2 weeks until 36 and then we'll start going every week!  Talk about a reality check!