Our Pumpkin is a Squash (29 weeks!)

Baby’s energy is surging, thanks to the formation of white fat deposits beneath the skin. (Have those kicks and jabs to the ribs tipped you off yet?) Baby is also settling into sleep and waking cycles, though -- as you’ve also probably noticed -- they don’t necessarily coincide with your own. Also this month, all five senses are finally functional, and the brain and nervous system are going through major developments. (www.thebump.com)

Your baby now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds (like a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. His muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and his head is growing bigger to make room for his developing brain. To meet his increasing nutritional demands, you'll need plenty of protein, vitamins C, folic acid, and iron. And because his bones are soaking up lots of calcium, be sure to drink your milk (or find another good source of calcium, such as cheese, yogurt, or enriched orange juice). This trimester, about 250 milligrams of calcium are deposited in your baby's hardening skeleton each day. (www.babycenter.com)

Nothing really new to report on the Project Pumpkin/Emery homefront. She is quite active in the evenings and mornings, but still tens to be much lower with her kicks than Chase. I guess the high stuff is punches since she is still heads up. We are going again on Saturday to try at a 4D shot, I had originally said they would do three attempts but after reading more, I think the 2nd is our last shot. Please let her cooperate.

Here's the latest belly shot (taken last Saturday at 28w3d).





***I am grateful for
1) what little bit of summer break is left... I don't want to go back!
2) 29 weeks!
3) only 11 weeks until Emery is fully bakes (I cannot wait to meet her)
4) another shot at our 4D
5) Hump Day, love 'em!