29 Weeks!

Hi everyone!

Lots of updates today! Sorry it's been so long since I've blogged. We're moving this weekend, so we've been busy with that, but mostly I have been EXHAUSTED!!

Let's start with the 27 week picture, which was actually taken two weeks ago!!

Declan has been moving like a crazy child! I decided to rest Kevin's phone on him to show how much he is moving. The up and down movement is just me breathing, but right at the end of the video you see the phone jiggle... That would be little man kicking!! :)

So unless you've been living under a rock, you most likely know about the Blizzard that hit on Friday, February 8th! I absolutely love snow and we were very lucky not to lose power, but even this storm was a little much for me. We had a grand total of 4 snow days, and I'm actually surprised to say that I'm looking forward to going back tomorrow! Here are a few shots of Kevin and I enjoying the storm. 

We got a little bored at one point and ended up creating this masterpiece... 70% complete!

I did get a little bit of packing done!

That takes us up to 29 weeks... Today (well technically, tomorrow!) Here are a few self taken bump pictures.

I had my last cervical length ultrasound today and everything is looking perfect! Declan's head is literally sitting on my cervix (I think he's just so excited to meet us, he's already prepped to come out). I'm 29 weeks and measuring at 31 weeks. Basically it means my belly is 3 weeks bigger than it should measure. This is an average, and isn't something to be too concerned about, but since it's happened 2 weeks in a row, they're recommending we have a growth ultrasound to see how big he is.

Here comes the interesting twist... My latest blood test showed that I'm anemic! Sometimes anemia can cause babies to be too small. Doctors will typically do a growth ultrasound to make sure baby itsn't too small.  Luckily, I had an ultrasound scheduled already because the doctor's thought I was too big. Ultrasound is on Tuesday and I'll be sure to update!!

In order to combat the anemia, I'm taking an iron supplement per doctor's orders, and increasing my iron intake. The only thing in this picture I actually like to eat would be the strawberries, but I'll do what I need to for our little guy!

Here's a profile shot of Declan. Look at that nose! Holy cow haha

Finally, let's do the 29 week stats:


How far along?  29 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss?  22 pounds total. At my last appointment I had gained EIGHT pounds in only TWO weeks! At my appointment today, I had only gained one pound in two weeks. Craziness.

Maternity clothes? Oh yes. My non-maternity shirts are starting to get a wee bit small, so it may be time to stock up on new shirts!

Stretch marks? Still nothing! Knock on that wood!

Sleep? I'm up every 2-3 hours to pee, but luckily I pass right back out!

Best moment last week? Being snowed in with Kevin

Movement?  My goodness, YES. Anytime I get a little stressed, he gives me a jab and reminds me that life is goooood!

Food cravings? Not really... My heartburn has been so bad that I'm just trying to eat foods that won't trigger it too much.

Labor signs? Wayyyy too early.

Belly button in/out? Innie still but it's getting close to an outtie.

What I miss: Days without backaches and heartburn!

What I am looking forward to: Meeting him!