29 Weeks

How far along? 29 Weeks 

Size of baby? 15 inches and about 2 1/2 lbs

Total weight gain: I have fluctuated the past 2 weeks up and down about 2 lbs, so I'm still at about 16 lbs

Stretch marks? No new ones

Sleep: Good, I'm out as soon as my head hits the pillow. Unless I wake up I don't have to go to the bathroom. I've started to need to use a pillow between my legs some nights to get a bit more comfortable. Last night I really needed it but Riley ended up in bed with me and threw that out the window

Best moment this past week: This morning was pretty nice-Riley was sick and ended up in bed with me at midnight and we didn't sleep a whole lot but this morning she had her foot basically in my face twitching and she was talking in her sleep, then baby girl was moving a bunch so I was just enjoying the little moment with my girls :)

Miss Anything? being able to lay on my back on the floor or sitting on the floor without it hurting so bad after that I can barely move 

Movement: She's been moving more and more the past few days. Laying in bed two nights ago talking with Tony and my stomach just started moving a TON-he just said "that is really creepy" haha

Food cravings: Watermelon

Gender: Baby Girl

Labor Signs: None

Symptoms: Back issues and last night/this morning my hip seems to be out of place and I can't get it back to how it should be

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On. I never had to take mine off with Riley and I doubt I'll have to with this one either

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.  

Looking forward to: San Diego this weekend!

NOT Looking forward to: Sitting in the car on the way and way back from San Diego

This week I've really been feeling pretty good for the most part(at least I can't remember having too many complaints). My stomach is definitely more and more noticeable to people, but I think I still look pretty good and I can still wear my pants(can't button all of them but that's okay).
I'd heard recently and then read an article about the new birthing suites in our hospital here. They are for a natural delivery and are supposed to have a "homelike" setting. There is a queen size bed, full tub, private bathroom and kitchenette in each of the 2 suites. They also talked about how it is a shorter stay than if you used one of the regular rooms at the hospital. Immediately I decided that if I can I would love to deliver in one of those suites. I have been planning and preparing to have a natural delivery with this baby. I loved my epidural with Riley except for the fact that it didn't wear off for 12 hours after I had her. I've been trying to work out and do specific stretches every day to help my body prepare. Talking to my dr's one of them suggested hypnobirthing classes but we can't afford that. My other dr is all for essential oils and I have a few I'm hoping to use during this labor/delivery/recovery. I've been trying to read a lot and trying to do yoga to help learn how to relax when I'm tense. I really hope the preparation I've been doing helps. I'm also planning to go to a free class taught by a birthing center in town in a few weeks. If I am able to use one of the birthing suites(you have to send in an application) they require you to take one or two birthing classes, so I may be taking those as well-not sure if Tony will be up for joining me on those or not. I'm just hoping things go well and that I don't freak out and chicken out halfway through

Riley has had a fever the past two days. It keeps fluctuating and I think our thermometer is broken because I know she was warmer than 99 degrees yesterday. Tony brought her into bed with me at midnight last night and she was burning up. We got her some Tylenol and a cool washcloth for her to use. She was a little chatterbox until about 2 or so before she finally settled down enough to sleep. She also talked in her sleep a ton more than normal. I'm hoping she feels better today. I am grateful for Tony's aunt that watches her for being willing to take care of her while we work. If we weren't taking Friday and Monday off work I would take some time off to take care of Riley. If Riley's not feeling better tonight Tony is going to give her a priesthood blessing. Although we don't take advantage of having the priesthood in our home as much as we probably should, I am so grateful to know Tony is a worthy priesthood holder and that we have that blessing.