30 Weeks

So. 10 weeks or less. Or more, but I went 6 days overdue with Mia, and that? Mentally discouraging. And she was still induced. And that wasn't really my game plan, either. So I'm hoping this one decides to come right on time and we can avoid the where-is-he-please-oh-please-no-pitocin drama. You know. Like I have control.

This week's stats-

Baby's size: a head of cabbage; just over 15.7 inches inches (head to heel) and just shy of 3 lbs.

What Munchkin is up to (according to Babycenter):
A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds him, but that volume will decrease as he gets bigger and takes up more room. 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.

Symptoms: S.l.o.w.i.n.g d.o.w.n. Hungry, but feeling really full after eating. Normal aches and pains.

Total Weight Gain: 23 lbs

Best moment since last update: I finally bit the bullet and started sewing the nursery bedding this week. This project has been on my mind for awhile, but I hadn't touched a sewing machine since middle school and the task seemed really intimidating. This week, I finally buckled down and got started, and so far I'm pretty pleased with the results. Not perfect, but definitely passable and I enjoy putting the work and the creativity into it.

Movement: Yup. Generally right around bedtime. And on my right side. Which is the side I like to sleep on, since my preferred position of sleeping on my stomach is out.

Food cravings: Fruit. Also, planning on pizza of some sort for dinner Saturday night and already looking forward to that.

Gender: BOY!

What I miss: Fortunately, my biggest complaint this pregnancy has been lack of (decent) sleep. This is an ongoing problem, but if that's all I have to miss/worry about, then I'll take it.

What I'm looking forward to: Another doctor's appointment next week to check on heartbeat and measurements. Also hoping to put the crib together in the next couple days.

Weekly Photo:

Comparison Pic (Mia at 30 weeks):

(Possibly the most unflattering maternity shirt EVER?!)