Just turned 29 weeks today! Every day is another day closer to meeting my little girl. Time flies, almost there!
At this stage, my baby is so active. I've been feeling her every move from time to time. As soon I started talking or change position, lie in or get off my bed, I could feel her move right away. She's so playful! As her mom, I could say that she has a cheerful personality based on her movements inside my belly. 😊
Feeling my baby kicking in my belly is just priceless! There is no better feeling than the movement of life inside of me. Thanks be to God for this wonderful moment! I feel so blessed and thankful.
God willing, next week together with her big sister and big brother, we'll see her again during my third ultrasound. Can't wait! 😍
Almost there!
Oh baby... 💖
I love you! 👩💖👶
Let's take a peek on what's happening this week:
Inside the Womb at 29 Weeks
Photo courtesy of Babycenter
Photo courtesy of The Bump
Photo courtesy of Parents
Photo courtesy of Your Baby Library
Child length: measures 15.2 inches (about the size of an butternut squash)
Child weight: 2.5 pounds
At this stage: At 29 weeks, your baby's muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and his head is growing bigger to make room for his developing brain.
Around this time, the part of your baby's brain associated with intelligence and personality becomes far more complex. You can get to know your baby by paying attention to how she reacts to different foods, sounds, and lights.
Your baby's eyes are becoming more accustomed to their environment and although vision is still not perfect (well, there's not much to see in your uterus anyway!), the eyes are becoming much more aware of, and sensitive to, light. You'll probably notice big reactions to turning the lights on in a previously dark room.
This week, your baby-to-be's bones are hardening, and her muscles strengthening. This allows your baby's body to have a healthy structure and is also vital for protection against trips and falls (which there will be a lot of in the toddler years!). The vitamins needed for bone strengthening all come via the placenta.
In fact, you may have noticed from her kicks and jabs that she's growing stronger each week. Your baby is getting stronger by the minute. This week, her pushes, kicks, and rolls will likely occur more frequently and forcefully. So don't be surprised if you feel an extra-strong karate chop or two!
You’ll also notice lots of kicks inside your 29 weeks pregnant belly. That means all those kicks and jabs are getting stronger. You might even feel a subtle, repetitive twitch. That’s your week 29 fetus hiccuping. Cool!
You’re probably getting a preview of baby’s personality by feeling him or her move. By those playful kicks and jabs, you may realize you’ve got a gentle dancer… or an active ninja! Your baby's not just moving a lot, but also plumping up. Your baby's very active now.
Continue doing kick counts each day to make sure baby’s activity levels seem pretty consistent. Baby should move 10 times in two hours or less.
If you haven’t felt baby move in a little while and you’re starting to worry, drink some ice water, play some music, or lie down on your side for a nice massage (ask your partner!). One of those activities should wake baby up. Anytime you’re worried about fetal activity, call your doctor; she may want to have baby checked out.
If you feel around your 29-week pregnant belly with your hand, you’ll notice the top of your uterus is about 3.5 to 4 inches above your belly button.
In fact, over the next 11 weeks, she'll more than double or even come close to tripling her weight. As more fat is deposited under the skin surface, her wrinkled skin is smoothing out. This white fat, as it's called, is different from the earlier brown fat your developing fetus accumulated. Brown fat is necessary for body temperature regulation, while white fat (the same kind you have, Mom) actually serves as an energy source.
Baby is starting to feel a bit crowded, and thanks to surging energy levels, is pretty active. As she runs out of room, your baby may bow her head down toward her knees, curling as she did when she was very tiny.
Week 29 of pregnancy is a good time to start finalizing details, like stocking the nursery with baby care essentials and checking out a few potential day cares. You’ll also want to start packing a bag with the things you know you’ll want with you at the hospital for baby’s birth. Leave it by the door, so you can add items you think of along the way and so you can grab it at a moment’s notice.
Your Body
By week 29 of pregnancy, your tummy is probably large enough that you can't see your legs when you're standing anymore.
At this stage, your baby continues to put pressure on your digestive system, you’re going to feel the effects: hemorrhoids, heartburn, pelvic pain, and frequent urination are all common at this stage in the game.
Pregnancy symptoms that you might experience during this stage:
Headaches and/or lightheadedness: You can get a headache or feel out of sorts if you’re sleep deprived. (We know it’s probably been tough to get a restful night of sleep!) But it could be from low blood sugar too, so make sure you're eating at regular intervals.
Itchy belly: Your skin is stretching thinner, making it more sensitive. Lotion up and drink lots of water! Let your doctor know about any intense itches or a rash.
Back, leg, or hip pain: Some soreness is totally par for the course. Your body’s carrying around extra weight all day at 29 weeks pregnant, and depending on baby’s position, he or she is putting pressure on anything and everything. (Even more so if you’re 29 weeks pregnant with twins!) Plus, your joints and ligaments are getting softer and more relaxed in preparation for delivery. All of that pressure can cause aches and pains all over.
Hemorrhoids: Baby's putting pressure on your digestive system too, and those pesky hormones may be relaxing your intestinal muscles, causing uncomfortable hemorrhoids. Combat them by eating plenty of fiber—think leafy veggies—and drinking lots of water.
Constipation: This isn't really helping the hemorrhoid situation, is it? The fiber and water will help here as well.
Trouble sleeping: Don’t overdo it with caffeine, drink lots of water, and get some light exercise. We’re big fans of prenatal yoga and brisk walks around the neighborhood (or the mall!).
Frequent urination: Gotta pee… again?! The more your uterus expands, the more you'll probably have to hit the restroom. This doesn’t mean cut down on drinking water. Proper hydration is important for easing many 29 weeks pregnancy symptoms; it’s also important for preventing preterm labor. (You’re at higher risk for preterm labor if you have a pregnancy complication or if you’re 29 weeks pregnant with twins.)
With the above pregnancy discomforts, mine were still lower back pains (left tailbone) which I'd been experiencing as early as my pregnancy started and the pain now goes around my right lower back at times. I have never been constipated during this pregnancy compared with my two previous ones. Overall, at this stage, still I'm feeling good and energetic. Thanks be to God!
Days left to birth: 77 days left (73% of your pregnancy is completed)
Due date: 23 November 2017
Data Sources: Babycenter, The Bump, What To Expect, Parents.com, Due Date Calculator (YourDueDate.com)
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