29w0d

Not much new to report this week after I snuck in a quick post on Monday. We had child birth class #2, but that's about it. Things just keep chuggin' along.

Baby is definitely moving around so that I feel her a lot more lately. My OB doesn't teach "kick counts" but says to pay attention to when you feel baby and if you know they are usually more active after meal time, be aware of their movements at that time. A lot of people say cold water or sweets will get the little one moving, but for me it seems to be warm stuff. She sure likes hot tea and hot soup. Those are for sure to get her going. I'm starting to notice that she's often awake when I get up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom. I'll come back to bed and feel her moving around. This could be contributing to the hard time I've been having getting back to sleep, but it's fun to be able to feel those movements too.

I feel like I'm overdue for an updated belly pic. It's been 5 weeks already. Here's a new one taken just today. This sweater was one of the first maternity purchases I made, so I'm glad to see that it still fits. It's getting shorter and tighter, but I think it's still cute.

We're into a new month now, so finally an update on baby's status.
What's happening with baby: Weeks 29-32 (month 7): Squash 15.2 - 16.7in, 2.5-3.8lbs

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.