Abbygale is around 3 pounds and her wrinkled skin is smoothing out as more fat is deposited under the skin surface. At this stage she should start to be putting on quite a bit of weight each week. We want a chunky, healthy cutie pie!

I am feeling pretty good. I have started waking back up throughout the night (about every 2 hours) to run to the rest room so I’m not getting much sleep. However, this is the ‘new’ sleep pattern for a LONG time so I am glad I am adjusting some now before Miss Abby arrives. I could sure use an afternoon nap each day though!

We are getting excited since the beginning of September will be here before we know it! There is still so much to do before we are ready but we have already done so much too! It is amazing how your house gets transformed before a child’s arrival!

My feet still swell by the end of the day but just minor swelling. Most of my shoes don’t really fit at the moment so I am wearing lots and lots of flip flops and open toe, summer shoes. I have also outgrown numerous maternity clothes because my belly keeps getting bigger and bigger! Thankfully I had an assortment of sizes and styles so I am getting to wear some that use to be a little big! Bryan says I need a Santa Claus belt since my stomach is HUGE!! He meant that sweet though!

It is already so hot and it is only JUNE! The heat is already kicking my butt! I walk outside and it feels like a sauna with temperatures hitting over 100 degrees. It’s crazy! My hormones are also outrageous at the moment because Bryan can be cool or cold and I am just so hot I feel miserable (and this is inside with the A/C going full force)! I can only imagine how July and August are going to treat me! All I dream about these days is soaking my big fat body in a nice cold swimming pool! I’m in LOVE with swimming pools and the thought of being cool!

I had my 7 month checkup one week late on Wednesday, June 22^nd. This visit was just with the nurse practitioner, Mariann Nielsen. Everything was good – my blood pressure was normal and my stomach growth was on target. Abbygale’s heartbeat was 147 which was a good, fast beat! I have gained weight; I mean gained LOTS of weight (approximately 25 pounds to date – OUCH)! For my heartburn they said to try and not eat after 6 pm and sleep in a somewhat upward position. Before bed to coat my stomach and hopefully help with the heartburn I can snack on yogurt, cheese, or milk (basically a milk base product). My appointments changed to every two weeks now so that is just another milestone telling us we are getting closer and closer to Miss Abby’s arrival! This is excited and scary all in one!!

Here are Week 29 photos:

Week 29 Head Shot