19 weeks vs 29 weeks

19 weeks

29 weeks

29 weeks!

1. How far along?: 29 weeks.
2. How big is baby?: Your baby now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds (like a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. His muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and his head is growing bigger to make room for his developing brain. To meet his increasing nutritional demands, you'll need plenty of protein, vitamins C, folic acid, and iron. And because his bones are soaking up lots of calcium, be sure to drink your milk (or find another good source of calcium, such as cheese, yogurt, or enriched orange juice). This trimester, about 250 milligrams of calcium are deposited in your baby's hardening skeleton each day.
3. Weight gain?: -1 lbs. Almost back to my pre-pregnancy weight.
4. Stretch marks?: None yet. 
5. Maternity clothes?: I'm wearing my maternity pants and maternity shirts. 
   
6. Best moment last week?: A week of sunshine!  Although it was a bit hot yesterday (84* inside the house).
7. Food cravings?: Fresh fruit 
8. Symptoms?:  Braxton Hicks contractions
9. Gender?: Baby Girl!! Cara Joyce.
10. Movement?:   I feel her everyday!  Still in!
11. Belly button?: . Still in!
12. What I miss?: A cold beer would have been nice the last couple days since it's been so hot.
13. Labor signs?: No
14. What I'm looking forward to?: Our baby shower on Saturday!!