What a week! I swear it was a total roller coaster week for me… I am hoping the rest of my pregnancy will fulfill my request for an easy ride from here on out. I know, I know, don’t hold my breath. I had my glucose test on Thursday and the results indicated that I was borderline, so they took more blood to send off to the hospital’s lab. I have to say that I was a bit frustrated with the lack of a clear answer and having to wait to find out if I would have to do the 3 hour test. I was supposed to find out those results on Friday…but no. I am hoping that no news is good news. I would really rather not have to take the test again. The drink made me want to gag.
On a good note, I had my FIRST baby shower on Saturday and I had the best time! I wish I had gotten a picture of everyone that came, but since I didn’t I can only say that there was so much love in that room. It was a precious time of catching up with old friends, celebrating new journeys and arrivals, and preparing for my sweet boy’s arrival. I’ll have a separate post about the shower. Until I get it posted, thank you to all of you who made my day so special.
When I got back to the beach on Sunday I couldn’t wait to see the nursery! Hal spent the whole weekend getting it prepped and painted for me so that it would be mostly ready when I got back. If you know me at all you know that I was ready to start putting stuff away as soon as I got home. I’m not one for leaving piles of stuff everyone…if I did my puppy would just assume this gives her free license to claim it as her own.
It’s so great already. We still have work to do on it but Hal did such a beautiful job and I am so excited to see it when it’s all finished. I’ll have a separate post for the nursery up shortly as well.
Other than a few low points I had such a great week. And this may make me sound crazy but I am so excited that I am officially on the every two week doctor visit plan. Seriously, it just makes me realize that Malachi will be here sooner than later….in fact, he’ll be arriving in less than 77 days (if he comes on his due date). Anyway, so here’s what the boy is up to.
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: Malachi is 29 weeks.
Total Weight Gain: 18 lbs. I’m trying not to cringe, but if Malachi is healthy then I am “happy”. Haha!
Maternity Clothes: . Since Malachi has changed positions (no longer sitting on my pelvis) my clothes are back to fitting better. Yay, no new maternity for me! Seriously, I love my regular clothes and I am not quite ready to relinquish them yet. Maternity bottoms are more comfortable now that Chi has moved….yay!
Best Moment of the Week: My baby shower, putting Malachi’s things in the nursery, passing the glucose test (hopeful thinking)
Gender: It’s a BOY! Charles Malachi Weber (We’re calling him Malachi)
What’s Going on with Baby: Baby’s energy is surging, thanks to the formation of white fat deposits beneath the skin. (Have those kicks and jabs to the ribs tipped you off yet?) Baby is also settling into sleep and waking cycles, though — as you’ve also probably noticed — they don’t necessarily coincide with your own. Also this month, all five senses are finally functional, and the brain and nervous system are going through major developments.
Baby is size of: A Large Squash. He’s somewhere around 15.2-16.7 inches and 2.5-3.8 lbs
Movement: Malachi isn’t kicking so much any more as much as he is rolling around and stretching. He typically rolls around and stretches throughout the day but around 5 a.m.is when he decides that Mommy is a punching bag and kicks and punches at the same time. Seriously, I can see my skin being hit on one side of my body and the opposite side…totally freaky.
Food Craving:I’m noticing that I am not so hungry any more and my cravings are starting to become few and far between. I’m assuming this is because he’s taking up more room. The good thing about this is that I’m more willing to eat what we have in the pantry rather than feeling like I “need” something from the store. 
What I miss: sleeping through the night and having energy!
Sleep: Sleep is still coming in fits and starts. I sleep for a couple hours before my hips start hurting bad enough to roll over. However, last night I tried out my new Boppy pillow (thanks Lauren) and it totally helps more so than my body pillow. I can stay asleep for longer snatches of time because my hips are more in alignment at night now.
What I am looking forward to: our next baby showers, our next ultrasound and 4D ultrasound, finishing Malachi’s room
Belly Button: It’s starting to pop out! It’s a half-outtie right now.
Symptoms: The newest symptom has been swelling in my hands. Sometimes I wake up in the morning and they are so swollen that they hurt. Thankfully the swelling goes away in a few hours. Other than that, general fatigue and back aches. Since I am carrying him all up front the back hurts a lot. I just bought a belly band so we’re going to hope that helps. I’m making a effort to rest more and take it easy…despite how busy I am.