Baby Emma Grace:Weeks 28&29

I'm a little late with this update because I now in week 30, but better late than never, right? I'm using my "free time" as I'm sitting in the labs on base right now doing the longest set of bloodwork. Apparently, I "failed" my 1 hour glucose screening test (I'm pretty sure it's my fault with eating/drinking coffee too close to doing it) so I'm now doing the 3 hour test, which is really 4. So I currently haven't eaten in 15 hours, and I have one more to go. Oh. my. goodness. Whoever thought a pregnant lady should fast this long for a test is a (insert choice word) ;-P

But I will at least take advantage of some of my time here. So here's the updates from the last few weeks. 

How far along? 30 weeks 1 day today 

How big is the baby? Butternut squash ( 17 in 3.1pounds) 

Total weight gain/loss:

17 ish pounds at 30 weeks so it was like 15-16 the last 2 weeks I'd guess 

Maternity clothes? Some. I wish I had more variety lately 

Sleep? Sleep is pretty good, except for last night because I was dreading these labs and getting up early booo

Best moment this week: any moment I'm not having back or pelvic pain which are few and far between these days. 

Symptoms? Well like you know, back pain, pelvic pain (all the fun stuff that involves), still some sinus stuff going on, sensitive skin, getting tired and worn out more easily each passing week 

Food cravings? I've really wanted strawberry ice cream, but I haven't eaten it yet. Well, except the paleo version I made a last week with frozen bananas and strawberries (yum!). I have some strawberry Haagen Dazs calling my name tonight though. ;) 

Food aversions? Italian dressing. Don't know why but I've not been a fan lately 

Gender? Should still be a girl lol. 

Labor signs? Not as many BH contractions lately or tightening from my back issues so that's better. So ready to be done though! 

Milestones? Third trimester and counting down

Bump? Yep. Someone just made my day though asking if I was 5 months pregnant and was surprised when I said about 7 months.I'll take it even though I think this belly is huge! Lol 

Here are some pics:

28 weeks 

29 weeks 

29+4 belly was popping that day! 

Pretty much should be wearing this shirt today. (Not really too swollen yet though so thank goodness for that!)

Emma's ultrasound and little decoration with her name I made 

As always some cute big brother pics!

He melts my heart 

At a local plant/garden store 

I'm a mess, but he's reading the bible with mommy. He's the best, ya'll. :)