You know you're 29 weeks pregnant when...

• You wake up at least once a night to pee

• You have seen your belly move on its own

•  You catch yourself tearing up over the silliest things

• You think that ice cream is always a good idea -

even in November

• You constantly have at least one hand on your belly,

because even though you feel baby kicks every day,

you are still completely fascinated with them

• It doesn't faze you to see numbers on the scale

that you've never seen before

• You find yourself completely head-over-heels in love

with someone you've never met

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I have to say... at this stage in the game,

I am really enjoying being pregnant!

Sure, I've had some unpleasant symptoms here and there -

mostly lower back pain (which is much better at the moment,

thanks to my chiropractor!), heartburn, occasional fatigue,

and the inevitable clumsiness that comes

with the third trimester of pregnancy.

But, those things are nothing compared

to the love I have for my unborn son.

I know I haven't done any actual parenting yet, but

I already consider myself a mother

and already I feel an intense love for -

and special bond with - my sweet little boy.

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How far along? 29 weeks.

Due Date: February 3, 2011

Total weight gain/loss: +17 lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes, and I love them.

Sleep: I am getting plenty of sleep,

but still do a lot of tossing and turning

to try to get comfy throughout the night.

Best moment this week: Being able to get away

and see the Biltmore Estate last weekend.

Movement: He could have starred in Karate Kid!

Food cravings: No specific cravings this week,

although cranberries still sound really good.

Good thing Thanksgiving is next week!

Food aversions: Nothing at the moment.

 
Gender: It's a boy - Colin Justin Vaughan. :)

Labor Signs: None, although I'm starting to wonder

if some of the pressure I've been feeling off and on

could possibly be Braxton Hicks contractions.

Belly Button in or out? Still in.

What I miss: Being able to roll over in bed

without feeling like there's a 3 lb metal weight in my tummy.

What I am looking forward to: The holiday season.. all of it!

You have no idea how excited I am to decorate, eat all the good food,

see my family in just about 5 more weeks.. it's going to be awesome!

Milestones: Nothing specific, really - I'm just amazed

at how fast time seems to be going by these days.