29 Weeks

This week was pretty miserable.  I am still sneezing and stuffed up--although it may be allergies.  My hips hurt, I got my first leg cramp which was so bad it caused my muscles to stay sore for days.  I am tired.  Yep, its the 3rd trimester!  

I saw the midwife on Friday.  Baby is measuring at 31 weeks, is currently lying sideways in my belly, and he has a nice strong heartbeat.  She mentioned that I passed my glucose test with very low numbers (my fasting was 69 and one hour was 99 and 2 hour was 75) so to be sure that I am eating protein every few hours because I was borderline hypoglycemic.  She also encouraged me to take Rolaids at night for leg cramps and calcium boost and continue filling up on iron and protein.  She also encouraged some different stretches and motions to get baby to turn.  We took a sneak peak of baby on the ultrasound and he looks perfect!

After my midwife appointment, I headed to chiropractor for the first time.  The chiropractor was wonderful and said my hips probably have a lot wear because of being a teacher, standing for long times, third pregnancy, etc.  She was very thorough and did 10 minutes of soft tissue massage before adjusting me and then put me on a special table with massage rollers for 10 minutes.  It was a very relaxing experience and I slept so HARD last night without any hip pain.  I will definitely be going back!

The boys and I checked out some bluebonnets today and cleaned the house.  We also finished planting our herb garden. We are growing basil, oregano, thyme, cilantro, tarragon, and mint.  We also planted a tomato, blueberry, and strawberry plant.  I love having fresh herbs around!!! Tomorrow, we are going to my aunt's house for Easter brunch and egg hunt!

I can't see my feet anymore...

Date: 04/4/15
Week: 29 weeks 5 days
Estimated baby size: a butternut squash
Total Weight Gain: +14 pounds 
Symptoms:
THIRSTY. Hip pain, restless nights, LOTS OF MOVEMENT and horrible heart burn!!!
Cravings: Clementines, black beans, milk, cereal.

What is baby doing? Bone: Your baby's skeleton -- which is now hardening -- receives about 200 milligrams of calcium a day.

Head: Your baby's head is growing bigger to accommodate his brain, which is busy developing billions of neurons.