31 Week Belly Bump
I really contemplated cropping my head off in the last 3 pictures. I've never seen a pregnant woman that looked more like a chipmunk than yours truly.
Girlfriend's gonna have some work to do in about 9 weeks to get rid of that immediately.
How far along? 31 weeks...9 weeks left at the most!
Total weight gain: 20.5...eek
Baby is the size of a: Pineapple
Maternity clothes? Most definitely. However, I am still wearing most of my pre-pregnancy dress pants and getting by.
Stretch marks? A few more popping up in previously disclosed location
Sleep: Can't complain here yet...still absolutely loving the house being in the 60s at night! (Sorry, Daddy!)
Best moment this week: Unpacking the carseat from Grandma and Grandpa Matthes - it definitely made this all seem real again!
Miss anything? A flat(ter) belly
Movement: A little more, actually. This week Baby Girl officially found vacancy in the top part of my uterus. Up until this week I have wondered why everyone always complained about baby being in their ribs...now? Now, I get it. I think it would be more comfortable having a broomstick jabbing at your ribs then multiple baby limbs. Also, I'm not even sure if babies have startle reflexes at this point, but I had a really loud stomach bubble and I swear that she jumped because it startled her, and happened to be looking down and watched my entire belly move. It was pretty cute!
Food cravings: Sweets!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Steak
Gender: Girl :)
Baby Name: It's pretty much decided
Labor Signs: None. No braxton-hicks to speak of either!
Symptoms: Heartburn - It's at an all time worst right now. I've aspirated stomach acid 3 times this week which then leads to asthma problems the rest of the night trying to sleep. Thinking it might be about time to get my hands on some prescription strength antacid. Starting this week I have also had some mild swelling of my hands and feet, and even legs. I have more of a cankle than I ever have. Also, just starting to finally feel like I'm in the 3rd trimester as far as tiredness. Nothing terrible, just feeling like I don't have as much "spunk" as I have before.
Comments Solicited from Others: Just another patient who said she could tell I was carrying a girl
Belly Button in or out? Flat as a board
Wedding rings on or off? On, but getting more and more snug every week now.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Just pretty content right now.
Looking forward to: Possibly having another ultrasound sometime this next week...and I can't even wait! I can't believe I have survived 2 whole months without seeing what is going on in there. Anf finally, looking forward to our last 2 baby showers on November 3rd and 9th! I'm definitely anxious to get the nursery closer to being set up and done so I can stop worrying about that at least.
In other news, I was offered a job this week and am praying extra hard for God to make his plan clear in all of this. By the time I would start I would be down to less than 7 weeks at the most and I'm not sure how I feel about that being that close to baby. Any prayers would be greatly appreciated as we seek his direction for what is best for our family at this time.
Baby Girl - 2 more months....2 more months until we get to meet you. I can't even believe it! Daddy and I felt your tiny little head and spine at our doctor's appointment this last week, and you are head down...so let's just hope you stay that way! Your heart rate was 175, which was after we had all been poking and prodding on you. So far you have been a nice healthy little girl, so I'm praying you stay that way.
Daddy doesn't even get mad anymore when I get a new headband (or three) for you, and I didn't even have to ask if I could purchase you a pair of football baby legs that I had been eyeing the other day because he was already carrying them up to pay. He is either becoming a big softie when it comes to his baby girl, or he has given up trying to remind me that we don't neeeeed things like that. Regardless, it's pretty cute. The other night we were getting ready for bed and he was in the bathroom while I was washing my face, and out of the blue he said "I'm just so pumped for Baby Girl!" It just melts my heart when he says things like that. I also get weekly text updates from Aunt Kilah, so I know she is counting down just as much as we are. The first thing Grandpa Lennie asks when he calls is how Baby is doing.
We love you so very much, Sweet Girl!
Love and Prayers in Week 32!
