Happy mama :)

I'm a happy mama today. I've felt pretty good this week compared to the 2 previous weeks. My back still has its moments, but has really improved. And breathing is still very hard at times. But I haven't had the same "how will I survive 2 1/2 more months of this?" panic attacks this week! Hooray!

How far along?: 29 weeks, 0 days.
Total weight gain/loss: -1 this week, +10 overall. sigh. Don't worry, I stopped at Servatii's for double chocolate muffins this morning to console myself. I love how we call them "muffins" to justify eating giant cupcakes for breakfast :)
How big is baby?: Approximately 2 1/2 lbs. and 15 inches long. Bones are really growing this week, so I'm going to do my part by chugging some milk and eating ice cream to supply extra calcium to get the job done!
Maternity clothes?: Comfy wintery maternity shirts were purchased and I'm in love. Also I've started wearing some of the husband's t-shirts (the ones too small for him to wear), as mine are just about done.
Sleep: Oh, the discomfort! You know the feeling after you haven't worked out in a long time or you do something strenuous that uses muscles you don't often use and then you wake up really sore the next day? Yeah, I feel that way every morning. I think I'm going to try Tylenol PM this weekend.
Movement: Rib kicks. Lots and lots of rib kicks. And rolling so intense it startles me. As does the shaking (as if the baby is shivering or something.)
Labor signs: Braxton Hicks contractions every now and then. Never more than 4 an hour though, which is the benchmark for calling the doctor.
Food cravings: Cereal, specifically Cheerios. Not so much a craving, but it's the only thing that always sounds good. I'm around a bowl a day now.
Gender: Preparing for either :)
Belly button in or out?: I don't think it will ever come out, but it may reach the surface.
What I miss: Long jeans. Maternity jeans are just too short for my preference.
What I am looking forward to: My baby shower this weekend! The girls have all sorts of surprises cookin'. I can't wait :)
Best moment this week: Securing a pediatrician for my little lady (and future children!)
Milestones: Baby Reeder is officially transverse. No joke this time (all those other times I said she was, I didn't know what I was talking about.) Hiccups have moved from way down south to my right side, so clearly there's a head over there. Craziness!