30 weeks

So I'm 30 weeks today, three-fourths of the way there! I can't believe that little Landon will be here in 10 weeks or less! Everything is getting harder with this belly; getting out of bed has become a 5 step process and forget about bending over. Dan will laugh at me because I'll drop something and just stare at it, almost willing it back into my hand (he usually just picks it up for me).

We went for our hospital visit yesterday. It was quick but informative, they showed us the labor & delivery rooms (which are really nice!) and the recovery rooms (which are even nicer!). All rooms are single so you don't have to share with anyone, and in the recovery room there is a murphy bed for Dan so that he doesn't have to curl up in a chair. We also preregistered, that way we don't have to fill out forms when I'm in labor!

I have my 30 week doctor's appt tomorrow so hopefully we'll get some more information. I'm pretty sure Landon is still breech so I want to know if we can do another ultrasound at some point to find out and to find out if he's still measuring ahead of schedule.

Here is my 30 week belly picture, I had just gotten out of the shower, so I apologize for the hair :)

Here is what is going on with Landon and I this week:
Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and he weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds him, but that volume will decrease as he gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. His eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after he's born, he'll keep his eyes closed for a good part of the day. When he does open them, he'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means he can only make out objects a few inches from his face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)

You may be feeling a little tired these days, especially if you're having trouble sleeping. You might also feel clumsier than normal, which is perfectly understandable. Not only are you heavier, but the concentration of weight in your pregnant belly causes a shift in your center of gravity. Plus, thanks to hormonal changes, your ligaments are more lax, so your joints are looser, which may also contribute to your balance being a bit off. Also, this relaxation of your ligaments can actually cause your feet to spread permanently, so you may have to invest in some new shoes in a bigger size.