Week 29 pregnancy update
I can't believe it's my last week in the twenties! The twenties started off like this:
Yet ended like this:
Wow. And I thought I wasn't growing for awhile. Ha. I can only imagine what the thirties will bring!
The belly
I know I say this each week, but I feel huge. I'm also starting to feel really heavy. It definitely takes a lot of effort to get up from a seated position or roll over in the middle of the night.
Weight gain
I'm up 2 lbs. this week which brings my total pregnancy weight gain to 21-22 lbs.
Symptoms
Unfortunately, my cold continues. I'm on day 10 of this crummy illness. Luckily, I don't have a fever nor am I coughing up any colored mucus so I was given the go ahead to travel up to NJ today. Wohoo 
I can't wait to see my family and friends!
I had a new pregnancy symptom this week while away in Florida: my feet swelled. I guess walking or standing around in the heat and humidity will do that to you. The swelling wasn't too bad and went away as soon as I rested, but I'll be more careful not to stand for long periods of time now.
Workouts
Due to being sick, I had my weakest week of pregnancy workouts since week 8 when I had a subchorionic hematoma. The workouts I did were enjoyable. Hopefully I'm on the mend and I can sweat again soon. I'm getting so antsy! Being inactive is not something I'm good at.
- W: OFF
- Th: 35 min elliptical, 15 min recumbent bike, upper body weight machines
- F: 4 mi (outside) at 9:03 pace
- S: 4 mi (outside) at 8:58 pace
- S: sick
- M: sick
- Tu: sick
Mood
I was so desperate to feel better on vacation that I tried Benadryl and Tylenol as my midwife suggested. Benadryl eased my congestion for two days and then stopped working. I felt incredibly guilty for taking meds while pregnant, but I also felt incredibly awful and couldn't breathe. I've been poking my stomach constantly to get him moving (and he is ), so I'm praying the drugs didn't affect him too much.
Random
My trip to NJ this weekend is for my first baby shower. Plans have been in the works for close to 20 weeks now, and I just cannot believe it's actually here. I feel so blessed to have made it this far!
After we go out of town for my husband's half Ironman next weekend, I won't be traveling at all for the rest of pregnancy. I hope I get the urge to nest. I will, right? That's one pregnancy perk I'm really looking forward to! It better not pass me by like big boobs did…
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September 28th, 2011 - 06:26
You are too cute – ALL belly! Have fun traveling and at your shower!
September 28th, 2011 - 06:46
I hope you feel better soon! And I hope you were able to enjoy your time in florida (it looks like one of my favorite places!) too!
September 28th, 2011 - 07:14
I’ve been lurking on your blog for a while and I just wanted to comment and say how adorable you are pregnant! It makes me so happy to see that, because I know you’ve wanted it for so long.
September 28th, 2011 - 07:23
You look absolutely adorable! You definitely have that “Mom” glow! Enjoy your shower!
September 28th, 2011 - 08:15
Have you tried coconut water to help with the swelling? The potassium acts as a natural diuretic.
Oh, and just wait till your milk comes in– your boobs will be huge!
Feel better!
September 28th, 2011 - 08:25
I loathe coconut water, yuck
Luckily, swelling only happened once!
September 28th, 2011 - 08:51
First baby shower?! Squee- so exciting!! And I know I say this every week, but you look great- you’re all baby.
Rolling over in bed only gets harder- it was so frustrating, and now I still am surprised (and elated) when I can lay on my back comfortably.
And lastly… the boobs will come… mine are huge! David actually walked in when I was feeding when my milk first came in and cracked up laughing. He said I looked like a porn star. Thanks honey.
September 28th, 2011 - 11:31
I hate that you’re still sick. Let your mom take care of you!
Enjoy your baby shower!!!!
September 28th, 2011 - 11:42
You look SO great!!!! And having colds/congestion/sickness when pregnant is the WORST.
September 28th, 2011 - 12:21
You look like such a glowing mom-to-be! Enjoy your baby shower
September 28th, 2011 - 13:10
Yay for the 30s! Wow!!! Have fun at your shower
Glad you’re feeling better, too 
September 28th, 2011 - 13:11
You look great! Have a wonderful baby shower!
September 28th, 2011 - 14:45
You look beautiful! Have a wonderful trip to the best state ever and have fun at your shower
September 28th, 2011 - 15:24
you look so cute!!
September 28th, 2011 - 15:44
I think the nesting will come to you. Mine is here and I’m, uh, only 22 weeks. I haven’t acted on it yet but I really want to throw away crap/clean out my house NOW!
You look super cute — I hope I look like that at 29 weeks.
September 28th, 2011 - 16:53
Safe traves and I hope you feel better soon xx
I just posted about nesting – I am only 17 weeks pregnant and it has already started (although I suspect that has more to do with my pre-pregnancy neat freak personality lol)
September 28th, 2011 - 19:57
I just found your blog through Twitter– and I’m so glad I did! My husband and I are expecting our first baby at the end of March! I feel like I’ve been nesting since I found out, ha…although that might just be me wanting to buy cute baby things at Target
September 28th, 2011 - 21:22
You look so good!!! Hope the 30′s aren’t filled with any more sickness for you!
September 29th, 2011 - 10:30
I’m sorry you’re still feeling sick! I hope you are good as new by your baby shower this weekend. That’s so exciting!! Have a wonderful time!
And, as always, you look amazing
September 29th, 2011 - 11:13
Hope you feel better soon! Your sick+pregnant pace is faster than my well+non-pregnant pace, LOL.
September 29th, 2011 - 14:00
I hope you start feeling better! And you look so amazing, throughout this whole pregnancy you have…and you’re all belly!
September 29th, 2011 - 20:42
You look gorgeous. Enjoy your last week in the 20s!!! We’re getting there slowly but surely