Hello 3rd Trimester!

I am now 2 weeks into 3rd trimester and feeling pretty good! Let's catch up!

How Far Along: 29 weeks
Size of Baby: Approximately 2.5 pounds (although I think he is probably bigger) and 15 inches long.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: At last week's doctor's appointment, the total was 17 pounds.
Maternity Clothes: Oh yea! I really like my maternity clothes too. I'm excited to start wearing some of my new spring clothes from Old Navy.
Movement: The movement has recently changed from the constant kicks and punches to more of a rolling/waving feeling. So much fun to watch! Sometimes it is uncomfortable...not painful yet...just kind of makes me feel a bit strange.
Symptoms: Still just the sore back. I am also starting to feel more Braxton Hicks contractions which really annoy me. They don't hurt, but I don't like them. Of course, they makes me nervous.
What I Miss: Shaving my legs without having to sit down, not getting winded from walking up stairs, shopping, and most of all, drinking.
Girl or Boy: BOY!
Belly button In or Out: Still an innie...but not for too much longer. I'm guessing that it will be flat in a couple of weeks.
Stretch Marks: They still haven't made their grand appearance. Just waiting though.
Cravings: Still orange juice. I've also been wanting a lot of popsicles. Ohhh...and sushi. I've never been a big raw fish fan so I still indulge pretty regularly in a California or Shrimp Tempura Roll. YUM!
Best Moment This Week: We started cleaning out the nursery. I am really looking forward to getting started!

Kind of crazy that THIS is what is inside of me! He's getting so big! But so am I...

I'm so thankful to be in my 3rd trimester. For awhile, I was scared that I wouldn't get here. My cervix has been holding pretty steady. Last week, during the ultrasound, it fluctuated from 2.4 cm to 3.4 cm. Those measurements are pretty much the shortest and the longest it has ever been and I watched it change within seconds. Crazy cervix! I have set little goals in my head...first was 24 (viability), then 28, next is 30, and then 34. Only 5 more weeks until I hit that last goal. My final goal is a healthy baby boy with no NICU time so 37 is the ultimate goal. Still praying a lot and we are thankful for every day and week that we have with the little man inside.

I have a lot to look forward to in the next couple of months! We will start working on the nursery (FINALLY), I have a couple of showers that are being thrown for me (so fun), spring break (only 8 more school days), we will attend childbirth and infant care classes, my hubby is going to take maternity pictures soon (I'm a bit nervous about that), and I get to be a bridesmaid in a dear friend's wedding. March and April are going to FLY by!

Since I just started blogging again, I know that I have missed a lot of documenting of this pregnancy. If you have any questions, let me know!