29 weeks

How Far Along: 29 weeks! Baby girl is roughly around the size of a butternut squash. Size references are starting to get really weird and confusing! She is busy packing on fat (and Mommy feels the same way!). 

How I'm Feeling: No complaints. Physically, I feel like Layla let's me know how I will sit and lay. She is quick to let me know if I'm squishing her, bossy lady. Oh, and she is a maniac in there. She looks like she's having a rave in my belly every night (which is my favorite thing to watch). She rolls around so much I can't tell where she is or what position she is in right now. We have our second attempt at the 3D ultrasound this Saturday so I am really hoping she has flipped or is at least in a better position when we peek at her.

Mentally, I feel good this week. The child birth class I attended answered any and every question or thought I've had about the labor and delivery process. It really set my mind at ease & I highly recommend attending a class if you have the opportunity. It was taught by my (so far) favorite midwife and it was the opportunity to have a 5 hour question-answer session (along with free breakfast and lunch, hellloooo...).

Dylan is also in the beginning stage of making the transition to coming home...still not sure of when it will be, but at least the ball is rolling. Thank you God.

Weight Gain/Loss: My appetite has increased A LOT. I would think I am definitely hitting my 1 pound/week gain. I have my appointment next week to get the official weight gain. 

Cravings: Ok, so the pie craving is over. Whew. I think I am just flat out hungry now, so anything and everything will do! The only thing I craved this week was to try Starbucks' Caramel Apple Spice...blah. Holy sweet. I liked it for about 5 minutes. I tried to stock up on vegetables at the grocery store...Layla feels like such a REAL little person in there and her arrival is becoming more and more of a reality. I feel like I need to eat healthy as much as I possibly can! Plus, I need all the fiber I can get...if you catch my drift.

Gender: Girl ...and the best little tap dancing, break dancer baby around!

What I Miss: As a self proclaimed wino, I feel like I could say wine every week. My pregnancy has been so good and easy, I honestly don't miss a whole lot. I feel like there is so much to look forward to that I don't really focus on what I'm missing. 

What I'm Looking Forward To: Where to begin? I am looking forward to Saturday and to hopefully have a successful ultrasound! I am trying to not get too excited as I know it could be another flop {whomp whomp} but I gave Layla a big pep talk so fingers crossed we get at least a decent glimpse! I am also looking forward to learning more about Dylan's return date and finally creating a plan for us as far as where I will deliver, etc. I'm excited for my doctor's appointment next week as it's my last 4 week visit & I will then start going every other week!

Dylan and I also are having a new washer & dryer delivered to our NC house this week! (Merry Christmas to us!)
We have made the decision to cloth diaper and I can't wait to put in our first order of diapers..seriously, they are so CUTE. Obsessed. Dylan is 100% on board and was actually the one to push me further into looking into cloth diapering. I was never one to think I would have any interest in the whole thing, but it's worth looking into if you are curious! 

Weekly Wisdom: I mentioned it earlier, but if you have the chance to go to a child birth class, do it!
There are so many thoughts and unknowns while pregnant with your first baby, it was so nice to have my mind put at ease. I feel so much more prepared which is invaluable. My class wasn't sitting on the floor practicing breathing and being rediculous, it was informative and laid back and 5 hours honestly flew by. I feel like we got the "inside scoop" of how things REALLY go during your time in the hospital and during delivery straight from the mouth of a midwife who has delivered over 2400 babies. Much better information than what you read online (which can be terrifying)!