You + Me= Three: 29 weeks (2 days)- Butternut Squash

This past week has gone by SO fast, and was so much fun!!! I keep hearing from people that time is going to slow down and drag, but I don’t think so!! It seems to be going much faster to me (I think being as busy as we are constantly helps!!).. We had our first shower for Brax last Thursday thrown by my coworkers! It was so much fun! And Brax was SPOILED!! We got the awesome bathtub, jumperoo, diaper bag, bottles, bath stuff, and other items off our registry! As well as other things we didn’t register for, like outfits, an AMAZING handmade blanket that matches his little room PERFECT, and a convertible booster with 5 different stages! He was spoiled rotten! It was so much fun!! Dev was SO excited when I got it all home to him! He couldn’t believe ALL that was just from my work shower. My next shower being thrown by my wonderful in laws is the 28th! And I CAN'T wait!! This past weekend I also took an overnight girls trip with my mom and sisters to St George! It was SO sunny and nice! I’ve got some pretty horrible tan lines, so hopefully the weather in the Valley gets and STAYS nice so I can even them out, especially before our maternity pictures on May 20th! LOL.. We did lots of shopping, and of course, Brax was spoiled even more! He even got his first Easter present, even though he isn’t even here yet! Haha. He got more than all of us girls combined!! Lucky boy!! J

Over the next 7 weeks, Brax will be gaining on average a 1/2 pound per week! If our doctor is correct, he will be weighing in at around 7 pounds! Also growing daily, is Brax's brain! Its starting to look like an actual brain this week. Its no longer completely smooth, but has little wrinkles and grooves! Brax is also now able to regulate his own body temperature, so he will begin shedding the lanugo he has had to keep him nice and warm! The last BIG change this week for Brax is his bone marrow has taken over production of his red blood cells.. Baby boy is ALMOST complete in there! :) He just needs to stay put for 11 more weeks! 11 MORE WEEKS?!?!?! Holy cow! LOL.. He is gonna be here before we know it!! Its so crazy to look at our numbers and see 29 weeks have already passed.. Seems like just yesterday we were finding out we are pregnant! Time has gone by incredibly fast!! I would LOVE time to go even faster so we can have our perfect, amazing little boy here to snuggle and squish!!! :) But I want time to slow down at the same time! I am getting to the point I think I will miss my belly, and feeling him in there moving and wiggling every day!! Brax, come when you are ready!! Daddy and I are ready for you, and couldn't be any more excited, everyone around us is just as excited to meet you!!! :) We love you soooooooo much already peanut!!!

How far along? 29 weeks (2 days)

Due Date: WELL…. At our last appointment, our Dr said Brax is measuring at June 21.. But we aren’t gonna change his due date yet from the original date of June 22.. I have a feeling baby boy is gonna come the earlier part of June, so we shall see.. For now, we have June 17, 21, and 22 for our due dates! Since June 17 is sooner, we are stickin with that date! LOL!

Total weight gain/loss: No comment! Haha..

Maternity clothes: Yep! Still mixing in a few non maternity shirts, dresses and skirts.. But ALL maternity pants!

Sleep: Last night I don’t think I slept more than 45 minutes to an hour at a time?! I kept waking up feeling fully energized and ready to go.. Then I would see the clock and realize it was only 11:55, 12:20, 1:30, 2:20, etc… Not a great way to start a work week.. LOL.

Best moment this week: My first baby shower! And seeing how SPOILED Brax got! J He got so many awesome gifts! Our registries are already dwindling.. LOL.. He sure is loved by so many already!!!

Movement: SO SO SO MUCH!!! Baby boy is making his presence known to this mama! And everyone that grabs on to the belly! Haha. This weekend my sister grabbed on and put some pressure on, I told her she didn’t need to push that she would be okay, and all the sudden he started showin off! She was startled it was as strong as it was! It was hilarious!!! Then last night he was movin again TONS, and I rolled over to go to sleep and he moved HUGE!! I think baby boy might be head down as of now.. That was the WORST pain.. It took my breath away, and startled me!!! We will see next Tuesday if he’s flipped yet! My fingers are definitely crossed!!

Food cravings: Umm things are starting to level off this week.. So not too sure yet?? Still fruits and water!

Food aversions: I had some alfredo sauce Saturday night, and didn’t gag! YAY! LOL.. So that’s a good sign!! Chicken I’m still questioning..

Gender: Baby BOY!!

Labor Signs: Just some little Braxton hicks!

Belly Button in or out? Oh gosh.. The top is OUT.. LOL.. The bottom is still slightly tucked in.. Itll be a full on popped turkey timer here pretty soon!

What I miss: Umm tanning.. I’ve got some weird tan lines this week.. LOL.. Being able to walk around for a while without getting pains, or winded.. And being able to bend and move freely!

What I am looking forward to: Our birthing class Saturday!! We are both really excited to go and see what we have to look forward to here soon! LOL!

Stretch marks: No comment on this subject either.. LOL.

Wedding ring on/off: ON!!

Mood: Excited, and happy!!!

Milestones: HOPEFULLY baby boy flipping to be head down!! LOL..

And while I am here, I would like to give some advice to all the non-pregnant, haters out there… If you don’t have anything nice to say, DON’T say anything at all.. J I promise, you telling me how huge I am, or asking me how much bigger I can possibly get by the time I deliver is MUCH WORSE than you NOT saying a word! J