29 weeks

So 29 weeks today and it's flying by! I can'tbelieve he's going to be here in 11 weeks or sooner! I had my glucose test last Monday and received my results last Friday, I PASSED! I was a little bit worried because I have low blood sugar (hypogylycemia) and it can flip and diabetes runs on my mom's side of the family. Happy that I can still enjoy my ice cream! :)

Not much else has been going on, just enjoying my summer break and trying to relax while I can. Moving about is getting tougher, Dan laughs at me when I groan getting off the couch. We have a big couch that you tend to sink into which is tough to get off of when preggo. I also now have to wake up at night every time I need to roll over since it's such an ordeal now. However, Landon is very active which is bittersweet. I love feeling him move and it's constant reassurance that everything is ok however sometimes it's a bit painful!

Oh, my dad has also recently sent a few care packages for Landon that we are super excited about. They have included everything from clothes and toys to healthcare things for baby! Thanks Dad!

Here are my 29 week belly pics. Sorry about the PJs, it got to be about 9pm and I realized I still hadn't taken my belly pic. Which also means it was after a full day of food!

Here is what is going on with Landon and I this week:

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.

Your baby's very active now. Your healthcare provider may ask you to spend some time each day counting kicks and will give you specific instructions on how to do this. Let your provider know if you ever notice that your baby is becoming less active. You may need a nonstress test or biophysical profile to check on your baby's condition.Some old friends — heartburn and constipation — may take center stage now. The pregnancy hormone progesterone relaxes smooth muscle tissue throughout your body, including your gastrointestinal tract. This relaxation, coupled with the crowding in your abdomen, slows digestion. Sluggish digestion can cause gas and heartburn — especially after a big meal — and contribute to constipation. Some women get something called "supine hypotensive syndrome" during pregnancy. This happens when lying flat on your back causes a change in heart rate and blood pressure that makes you feel dizzy until you change position. You might notice that you feel lightheaded if you stand up too quickly, too. To avoid "the spins," lie on your side rather than your back, and move slowly as you go from lying down to sitting and then standing.