9 to 29 weeks

So here it is...a comparison of my belly at 9 weeks pregnant to 29 weeks pregnant!! Yep, Jesse's getting big!!

So what's up with little Jesse and me? Well Jesse is getting bigger, I'm guessing based upon how his movement has been changing. He still likes to get me in the ribs but it hasn't been has hard (thankfully!!) Now his movements are starting to feel less like kicks and more like elbows and knees pushing against my tummy! Belly button is most definitely an outie (until I lay on my back and then it's pretty much flat!!) Oh, when I'm laying on my side it's becoming almost painful to roll over to the other side too quickly and then Jesse starts kicking up a storm! Sleep...need I say that it's becoming more elusive?? I figure I had better get used to that so that I can be prepared when Jesse is here! I've also been trying to take advantage of sleeping in...I'm pretty sure that will be a thing of the past when March gets here! Next appointment with the Midwifes is on the 11!

Week 29 of Pregnancy

Your baby's packing on the pounds, which look so cute on her. If only you could say the same for your varicose veins….

Your Baby in Week 29 of Pregnancy
How big is your baby this week? She weighs nearly three pounds now and measures about 17 inches. Though she's getting pretty close to her birth length, she still has to chub out a bit. In fact, over the next 11 weeks, she'll more than double — or even come close to tripling — her weight. And as she grows and the room in your womb gets tighter, you'll be less likely to feel those big kicks and more likely to get poked by an elbow or jabbed by a knee.

Learn more about your baby in week 29 and baby fat.

Your Body in Week 29 of Pregnancy
Unsightly yet harmless, varicose veins are simply swollen blood vessels that often surface on your body for the first time during pregnancy, especially if your mom or grandma had them. You may have a mild case (minor achiness and swelling) or you may be unlucky enough to experience real pain and bulging blue veins, usually from the ankle to the upper thigh. There are things you can do to alleviate this veiny situation, including watching your weight, keeping your blood flowing, and avoiding heavy lifting