Week 29!

At 29 Weeks she measures about 10.4 inches from crown to rump, or a total length of about 16.7 inches from head to toe, and weighs about 2.7 pounds. At this stage her eyes are almost always blue and can distinguish bright sunlight or artificial light through the wall of the uterus. She is performing fewer acrobatics as conditions in the womb have become cramped now that she is getting bigger (someone should have told him that she is still very active). The exciting news is that if she is born now, your baby could probably survive outside the womb -- although in a neonatal intensive-care unit. I'm hopping she will go full term and have no reason to believe otherwise.

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.

Total weight gain/loss: surprisingly the same as last week. and other than a big spike mid week two weeks ago I have only gained 1.5 lbs since June 17th so it's not really that bad. I'm right where I was with Evelyn at this time.

Maternity clothes? Absolutely! And I still like them :)

Stretch marks? Still the same though I haven't checked too carefully...

Sleep: OK some nights are better than others.

Best moment this week: Evelyn put her hand on my belly when I asked her if she wanted to feel her brother move :) he of course stopped moving and she hit my belly - I see sibling revelry in my future... Grandma K and Aunt Sarah also got to feel "the Kicker" move :)

Movement: We have a fairly established pattern and he is getting stronger and stronger. I can't believe how strong his kicks are already.

Food cravings: Ice cubes - I've been chomping on them a lot lately.

Symptoms: Ah yes the fun stuff. The pain is mostly what is going on now (hips mostly) though there are times that my leg muscles feel really weird (achy tight) stretching helps.

Gender: Still a boy :P

Labor Signs: none though I may have had a Braxton Hicks or two... Still it seems early for them.

Belly Button in or out? What's a belly button?

What I miss: not being achy and being able to play with Evelyn on the floor where she tackles us.

What I am looking forward to: Playing with both babies

Weekly Wisdom: Excercise really does help you to feel better - no joke. I really am trying to be more active.

Milestones: We now officially start bi weekly doctor appointments!