Catching Up: Weeks 26 - 30

Well, it's clear that things have gotten a little busier lately. I've had less time to do lots of things, including updating the blog. Today marks Week 30 of my pregnancy. I still remember the days of Weeks 8 and 9 when Matt and I were getting excited about getting close to double digit weeks. Now, it seems crazy that we have experienced 30 weeks and only have 10 left to go.

Based on ultrasounds and what I'm feeling, Bunky looks really healthy and is extremely active. So, we feel blessed. And overall, I have been doing pretty well, which is another blessing. I've definitely started to feel the physical effects of the third trimester, but those things are annoyances at this point rather than setbacks. Here's an attempt at getting all caught up:

Weeks 25 - 29:

• Bunky had the hiccups for the first time (and it definitely wasn't his or her last time!)
• We registered at Babies R Us. What an overwhelming experience!
• I discovered that I couldn't see my feet when standing straight up
• We visited Nashville to have some fall fun with my family
  
• We went to our first baby class (which Matt posted about below)
• I hit my third trimester!
  
• We finished getting the basics for Bunky's room with a crib mattress and changing table
• We had two ultrasounds with good reports
• We found out that Bunky was in the 80th percentile for weight (as of Week 28)
• We took a tour of the Labor & Delivery unit at the hospital

What's happening with Bunky in Week 30:

• His or her eyes are fully formed and are blue in color (they may or may not change after birth)
• The eyes are also gaining the ability to track light from inside the womb
  
• About 1 1/2 pints of amniotic fluid surrounds Bunky, but as he or she grows in the coming weeks, that amount will decrease
  
• Baby is around 16 inches long (about the length of a laptop computer) and weighs nearly three pounds.
  

As I write this, Matt is busy painting Bunky's room with his dad and Denise. Crib and changing table assembly will be next on the list. By the end of the weekend, we should have Bunky's room painted and set up with furniture.

Things are getting VERY real for us these days. My belly is much bigger (photos to come), and we're able to feel Bunky much more now. It's also November, which sounds lots closer to January than previous months have. We're trying to soak in our last few weeks before Bunky's arrival, but we're also looking forward to the day when we get to see that precious face for the first time.

More to come!