30 Weeks!

Mommy at 30 Weeks

Baby at 28 Weeks

Size: 17 inches, 3 pounds. This is where the vegetable comparison confuses me - I don't think I've ever bought a 3 pound English cucumber! Over the next seven weeks he should gain a half a pound per week!
Development: His brain, which is actually starting to look like the real thing with those characteristic grooves and wrinkles. He can regulate his own body temperature now so he should start shedding lanugo, the downy body hair that's been keeping him warm up until now.

Symptoms at 28 Weeks
Currently Craving: Cold things... and when I say cold I mean freezing. Drinks have to be loaded with ice, I'm loving Italian Ices and Slush - but still managing to stay away from ice cream (for the most part)
How's the belly looking: Round for sure. I haven't noticed it getting much bigger but that could be because I see it every second of the day. I can still see my feet though.
Heartburn: I've been waiting for this to happen but I haven't had the burden of it yet. I'm hoping I won't since I absolutely love spicy foods!
Swelling: Since I started drinking a lot more water I haven't noticed any swelling to speak of. If I'm on my feet in a hot climate for any length of time, they swell a bit, but as soon as I put them up it goes away.
Sciatica: Holy crap! SO much pain, I can't even begin to describe it. This morning I was actually an hour late to work because I couldn't move without crying out loud. I have a pre-natal massage on Sunday and am meeting with my chiropractor on the 12th so hopefully I'll get a little relief. It's really quite awful.
Sleep: Better than normal considering the amount of pain. We finally have the A/C in the bedroom so the cooler temperatures make it a bit easier. Plus, I invested in a body pillow that lets me rest my belly on it so I'm not tempted to roll over.
Movement: He's a cross between a gymnast and a soccer player these days. If he's not kicking me he's doing somersaults which gives me the appearance of belly dancing! It's a very bizarre sight!
Exercise: Extremely limited. I have been picking up the hand weights I have at home and have been doing some shoulder/bicep/tricep work but still no lower body and the only cardio I can get now is walking to and from the train.
Stretch marks: Nope!
Rings on or off: Still on.
Maternity wear: Nothing new at this point, although I do think it's time to buy some summer pj's. I've outgrown even Brian's basketball shorts at this point!
Baby related purchases: Almost did this weekend, but managed not to!
Days Left: 70