29!

Little Mister was too busy "writing ABCDs" to pose today.

We are 29 weeks with tentative c-section in 10 weeks. It is going so fast!

Here is what baby center had to say this week:

Your baby's very active now. Your caregiver may ask you to spend some time each day counting kicks and will give you specific instructions on how to do this. Let him or her know if you ever notice a decrease in activity. You may need a nonstress test or biophysical profile to check on your baby's condition.

Some old friends – heartburn and constipation – may take center stage now. The pregnancy hormone progesterone relaxes smooth muscle tissue throughout your body, including your gastrointestinal tract. This relaxation, coupled with the crowding in your abdomen, slows digestion, which can in turn cause gas and heartburn – especially after a big meal – and contribute to constipation as well.

Some women get something called "supine hypotensive syndrome" during pregnancy, where lying flat on your back causes a change in heart rate and blood pressure that makes you feel dizzy until you change position. You might note that you feel light-headed if you stand up too quickly, too. To avoid "the spins," lie on your side rather than on your back, and move slowly as you go from lying down to sitting and then standing.


Luckily, I have avoided most of this stuff, although I do get lightheaded sometimes. Overall, I feel great!