29 week update

Another eventful week!  My parents and Tiza came into town on Thursday, so we've been hanging out with them all weekend.  We went to Mystic Seaport on Friday which was a fun and New England-y little trip.  My mom and I also got my stroller ordered so we're all set to go with Sprout transportation.  We're getting down to the wire.  My weekly "to-do" list includes starting to pack a bag to bring to the hospital (no idea what to put in here), stocking the nursery (I am way behind on this), and getting an "easy to manage" haircut.  Is this why so many women end up with Mom haircuts?  They are being guided that way by well-meaning websites with no regard for their appearance?  Oh, that's just sad.

Sprout is about 15.5 inches long at this point and weighs about 2.7 pounds (give or take).  So, I guess s/he is not going to get much longer but three times as heavy!  There's a lot of movement down there, but it's still mostly at night, which I find, um, inauspicious?  Nighttime is for sleeps, Sprout!  As for me, I'm generally uncomfortable all the time.  I have another doctor's appointment on Tuesday, so we'll see if they want to do an ultrasound.  I wouldn't mind another peek at the baby!

So much to do this upcoming week:  I will post pictures of the completed front side of the quilt in the middle of the week.  If Scott hangs up the rod, I will also post photos of the curtains I made.  I need to really figure out the things I still need for the nursery and start shopping.  I found a website with some DIY bookshelves that I would like to make.  Sprout is already starting to collect some good books, including my old copy of Mother Goose that my dad's mom gave me for my second birthday.  Dad and I used to read it together every night (well, until I memorized the whole book and we had to move on) and it will be cool to read to Sprout from the same copy!

How far along?  29 weeks
Total weight gain?  I'll know more on Tuesday.  I hope it didn't jump up again!
Maternity clothes?  Thank God for being pregnant in the summer.  If I had to wear pants every day in this condition, I would be way less pleasant.
Stretch marks?  No, but my tummy has been itchy lately.  Taking this as a bad sign, I am being more liberal  with my cocoa butter applications.
Sleep?  Yeah, no.  45 minutes of uninterrupted sleep is average.  Last night I slept for 3 hours straight and felt like 100 bucks.
Best moment of the week?  Finding out we have two weddings in the first half of 2013 to attend, one in Phoenix, one in Cabo.  What better motivation could one ask for to get back into shape?
Miss anything?  A glass of Prosecco sounds really nice right now.
Movement?  Oh yeah.  In addition to the head/butt, sometimes I feel a little hand or foot move across my stomach.
Food craving?  Anything with blueberries.  The last few mornings, I've had blueberry Eggo waffles and blueberry Greek yogurt for breakfast.  Maybe Sprout is Violet Beauregarde?
Anything make you sick or queasy?  Nope!
Gender?  The cashier at the grocery store on Friday predicted a girl.
Labor signs?  Nope!
Symptoms?  Most of them, I guess!  It could be worse though.  At least I don't have hemorrhoids or varicose veins.
Belly button in or out?  It doesn't protrude or anything, but I don't think I can safely call it an innie anymore.
Wedding rings on or off?  I'm still forcing them on in the morning.  I hope they are more comfortable to wear once the heat and humidity breaks.
Happy or moody most of the time?  Pretty happy!  There's lots to do but I like being busy and I think it will make the next 11 weeks pass by quickly.
Looking forward to?  Another day to hang out with the parentals and productive week ahead!