30 Weeks

How Far Along? 30 weeks Weight Gain: + 17 lbs How big is baby: Size of a butternut squash, and weighs over 3 lbs! Sleep? I can usually fall asleep really easily, but between the bathroom breaks, aching back, and swollen tummy, I usually wake up around 2am and then every hour until I get up. Best moment this week? Hawaii! Also, yesterday Zach & I went to my doctor's appt and he calmed a lot of my fears. I was convinced that baby was transverse, but it turns out s/he is head down, doing perfect! The doctor also calmed some of my fears about being induced, and episiotomies. I really chose the best doctor! Weird pregnancy moment? I can now see the baby's kicks from outside my belly. It seriously looks like a giant alien is just trapped inside by body, pushing each and every way to try to get out. haha. Soon, baby! Movement: Baby really likes to kick most at night, usually around 5pm-9pm is when s/he's the most active. He also gets really calm when Zach puts his hand on my belly. I know she already knows who her dad is, and it's already so sweet. Food Cravings: Spaghetti & 'juices'. Zach & I bought a juicer and we have been having so much fun coming up with new juices...my favorite so far is carrot, beet, orange, pineapple, & ginger. YUM! Gender: Still holding out! The doctor gave us another opportunity yesterday to find out when he did the ultrasound, and I told Zach he could look if he wants to, but he didn't want to! I am pretty convinced it's a girl, though :) Even though everyone in Hawaii guessed it was a boy! What I'm looking forward to: Is it weird to say I'm looking forward to the birth? Because I'm really excited. Zach & I have been taking a hypnobirthing class and part of it is to practice hypnosis every day. I get sooo relaxed & just feel so happy and positive about this baby and how our birth is going to be awesome. I can already tell this baby is going to be a huge blessing in our life, and I can't wait to see it unfold and to see Zach & I develop as parents as we raise our little baby.