29 weeks

The official weigh in has me up 1 pound from last week for a total of 9 pounds gained over 29 weeks. I expect to gain at least a pound a week for the rest of the pregnancy now that the baby is going to be putting on so much weight.

I seem to be finally recovering from my cold. Today is the first day in over a week that I have actually felt ok.

Max had been pretty quiet this morning until I started doing the update. Maybe he can sense I am talking about him. :) He tends to be an active baby, moving around a lot and kicking frequently. Happily he hasn't yet kicked me in a painful way. And he's still pretty nice about kicking, waiting a moment, and then kicking again in the same place. That makes it easier for other people to feel him moving.

I'm still having frequent heartburn but it is less than it was before I got some tips on how to handle it. Nightime is still pretty tough for me. Between the heartburn and the cold and the constant need to pee, it is really hard for me to get to sleep. And tired as I might be during the day, I can't seem to get a nap. Someone calls or someone needs something or I just can't get comfy enough to fall asleep. I'm hoping to catch up on some sleep over the weekend.

My parents are coming up today and bringing the crib. I bought the crib set over the weekend so I am very excited about getting the bed set up and the sheets on it. I think that will make me feel a lot more prepared. :)

Here's the 29 week update:
http://www.pregnancy-info.net/babydevelopment_29.html
You are 29 weeks pregnant. Now baby's head is proportionate to the rest of her body. Your baby continues to gain weight and fat gathers under her skin. By now, the brain controls a primitive form of breathing. Her eyes are also moving inside the sockets and are able to respond to light and dark.
Your baby's adrenal glands have also started to produce the hormones including androgen and estrogen which stimulate the hormone prolactin in the mother's body. This causes her to make colostrum, a nutritious milk that feeds baby in the first few days after birth.
Feel Like a Punching Bag?Those first few delicate flutters that you first felt way back in your pregnancy have now turned into sharp jabs and hard kicks, some powerful enough to take your breath away! Yes, baby is active now but if, for some reason, you do notice that it's been a bit quiet in there, keep count of fetal kicks. If you can't feel anything, drink some fruit juice and then lie down; this can often lead to some baby gymnastics! You should be counting about ten fetal movements each hour.

http://www.womenshealthcaretopics.com/pregnancy_week_29.htm
Week 29
How Big is the Baby at 29 Weeks Pregnant?By pregnancy week 29 your baby weighs about 2.7 pounds and is more than 16 and a half inches long!
Your Baby's Growth and DevelopmentBy 29 weeks pregnant baby has now entered the third trimester, week 29! From pregnancy 29 weeks and beyond you will experience among other things rapid weight gain. Your baby's muscles and lungs will continue to develop and mature during your pregnancy at 29 weeks and the weeks ahead. At 29 weeks pregnancy your baby's brain is also developing and maturing, with billions of neurons forming daily. Your baby requires more nutrition than ever from 29 weeks pregnant and beyond, so it is important that you do everything possible to eat well and get plenty of sleep during this important developmental period!
Your Growth and DevelopmentBy 29 weeks pregnancy your uterus is now about 3 and a half to four inches above your belly button. Your weight gain may be as high as 25 to 26 pounds by pregnancy week 29. You definitely look and feel pregnant for the remainder of your pregnancy week by week!
Changes in YouWelcome to the third trimester! By pregnancy at 29 weeks you may begin thinking about all of the neat aspects of having a newborn baby, such as labor and delivery!
By pregnancy week 29 you are probably plagued by heartburn once again, as your belly grows more and more substantial each day. You should be paying attention to your baby's movements each and every day from pregnancy week 29. In general you will notice patterns of rest and wakefulness in your baby. If you notice any abnormal movement patterns or a substantial reduction in movement be sure to contact your healthcare provider immediately.
Now more than ever it is important that you eat several small meals per day. Your baby needs the nutrients, and your digestive processes have slowed tremendously due to rising levels of progesterone and the decreasing space in your belly.
It is also important that you drink plenty of water during the third trimester to help ward off constipation, which can result in hemorrhoids.
Now is the time to start enjoying the last few weeks of your pregnancy. Many women find this time liberating. This is the last time you will have to pamper yourself for quite some time to come. If you are in the mood you should take some time to grab a facial or pedicure while you still can. Nothing makes a laboring mother look better than a set of well manicured toes!

http://pregnancy.emedtv.com/pregnancy-week-by-week/29-weeks-pregnant.html

29 Weeks Pregnant: An Overview
Now you're 29 weeks pregnant -- only 12 more weeks to go.

As you embark on the final months of your pregnancy, expect to put on at least 10 more pounds. One thing to keep in mind when looking for parking spots is to make sure to have a little extra room on your side. At 29 weeks pregnant, there is no more slipping quickly in or out of the car. You may have already learned that you need to have the car door completely open so that you can get out. You may even need a little help from your partner.

At 29 weeks pregnant, your baby is about 10.5 inches in length from crown to rump and weighs about 2 pounds, 12 ounces.

As your baby continues to grow during week 29 of pregnancy, his or her movements will become more frequent and vigorous. Some of the movements may even take your breath away! If you notice a decrease in movement from your baby, you should do a fetal kick count by counting the number of times that your baby moves in one hour. By the time you are 29 weeks pregnant, your baby should move at least 10 times in one hour. If your baby moves less than 10 times, talk to your healthcare provider.

When you are 29 weeks pregnant, your baby has also learned to use its brain to control primitive breathing. This means that if your baby is born now, he or she could probably breathe independently. He or she is also a lot better at controlling body temperature at this point in your pregnancy.

Other fetal development that is occurring around week 29 of pregnancy includes the following:

The baby will be able to turn his or her head to find the source of a bright light. Your baby is continuing to become more sensitive to sounds, tastes, and smells.
The fat layers will continue to form.
The head is in proportion to the rest of the body.
The eyes can move in the sockets.
The bones are fully developed, but they are still soft and pliable.
The baby will begin to store iron, calcium, and phosphorus.

During week 29 of pregnancy, your baby's adrenal glands (glands right above the kidneys) will begin to produce hormones such as androgen. These hormones will travel to the placenta and stimulate it to make estrogen. This estrogen will stimulate your body to form the hormone prolactin.

Prolactin is a hormone that will cause you to make colostrum, which is the milk that will feed your baby in the first few days after birth, if you choose to breastfeed. Colostrum is richer in protein and lower in fat and milk sugar than the breast milk that comes a few days after delivery. It also contains antibodies that may help protect your baby from disease.

From time to time, you may begin to experience pelvic pain. This happens as your uterus is growing, the ligaments that hold it are stretching, and the pelvic bones are shifting. Most of the time, you'll feel this pain in the groin area or the inside of the thighs. It is common with activities such as walking, exercising, lifting your legs to get out of bed, or putting on your underwear. You may also experience it when laughing, coughing, or sneezing. Resting or adjusting your position should help.