29 weeks!

What changes have 29 weeks brought?

Weight
As far as my weight is concerned I'm still in the 20-35 range doctors want you to stay in. So far no unnecessary weight gain with Mason yet. I still have 11 weeks so um, we will see.

Sleep
I should probably write sleeplessness. I'm exhausted pretty much all the time but can not get comfortable. My hips are constantly hurting even with my bone shaped pillow and my snuggle pillow. I guess this is just natures way of preparing me for what lies ahead, lots of sleepless nights.

Cravings
Well at my last OB appointment Mr. Mason was measuring 2 weeks too big (great says my body who will be giving birth to him without drugs.) I quickly asked if that meant I got to have him two weeks early to which the Doctors response was a big fat negative. (insert cuss words here) She told me to ensure that he didn't get too big to try and watch sweets when I say watch them I mean watch them go in other peoples mouths and not my own :) So of course what have I been craving, sweets.

Funny Big Sister Story
Luck for me we were talking to Kevin's Aunt Donna and not a stranger, Addison told Donna I was pregnant and was going to have a baby. She said when Mommy has her baby, God will put milk in her boobies for Mason to drink. Donna didn't even flinch she just went with the flow and said how wonderful it all was. She never misses a beat. I'm sure once he is here there will be many funny moments to come.

Moods
I am a woman of many moods these days thanks to my hormones. I can cry at the drop of a hat, I get angry easily, I need lots more love and affection these days. Just haven't been quit my "normal" self since little man has been in my tummy. Hopefully once he is here my mood will be more stable.

Husband
Kevin deserves a medal or some big award for being so wonderful. He is definitely my right hand man. He has been a complete trooper throughout this entire pregnancy. My moods, my aches, my pains, my cravings, my feelings, my enormous body-- he just takes it all so well. I couldn't ask for more. He is the best father to Addison. They play and play every night. She can't wait for him to be home so she can be with her Daddy. I just love him so much. He never leaves his partner behind, even when he probably wants to :)

Every Day Activities
I struggle with the every day stuff. Any bending, cleaning, tying of shoes, walking up stairs, and even laying down hurts me in one way or another. I know the pain is temporary and totally worth it but ,pregnancy sure does put a lot of stress on your body.

Preparedness
I somehow don't feel quite prepared for Mason's arrival just yet. His room has yet to be completed, no crib just yet, no car seat, I have been given by some wonderful friends some baby clothes, haven't bought any diapers yet, still need to get a lot of last minute details ironed out. Holly offered to keep Addison during our stay at the hospital. Donna offered to help out with Addison when the baby arrives which is such a relief. I didn't really know what I was going to do. Still haven't contacted my Doula yet but definitely need to get with her soon. With all the things I don't have done I did manage to find the cutest Halloween costume for Mason the other day- random I know.

Movement
I think this child is doing some crazy karate stuff inside my belly. He is VERY active. I feel him all the time and he is still getting the hiccups daily. I read he should be around 2.5 to 3.5 pounds right now. I'm hoping for the lesser, again for selfish reasons. I just want little man to be healthy and happy. If it makes him happy to go crazy in my tummy day after day then I hope he is having a ball in there.

Is Mason the last baby for our family
Depending on who you talk to; he should be our last child. I'm not making that call as of now. I only know what it feels like to have one child. Two may be plenty for our family. Everyone has there opinion on it, most say you have a girl and a boy that is perfect you should stop. I honestly don't know. I just want to focus on my husband, my sweet little girl, and my baby boy and see where life takes our family. God is good and will give us what we need.

Fears
The obvious fear is giving birth and fear of the unknown. I wonder daily if Mason is healthy, if I will be a good Mom to a son, if I can breastfeed him, if I can handle two kids, if I will ever sleep again, this list could go on and on. I just have to have faith in God and know that all things are possible through him. I have to turn my fears whether they be rational or irrational over to God and let him handle it.

What I'm most looking forward to
Seeing his face, holding him close, kissing him all over, watching he and Addison together and getting to know this wonderful little son Kevin and I created. I look forward to watching him grow but I just really want to focus on the now. Addison has grown up so quickly and there are times I can hardly remember her being small. I'm so thankful for photos and recorders. Lucky for us we can relive those sweet moments again and again.

I guess we will see what the next 76 days will bring. Can't believe I'm in my seventh month already, which also means we have already lived in our house for seven months. Hard to believe all the changes that have occurred in the past seven months both to my house and my body. The house looks way better! My body well, not so much.