31 weeks

I never intended this to be my official pic for the week so you'll have to excuse the towel and the mess

Saturday, June 1, 2013

How far along:  31 weeks 

How big is baby: about 3.3 pounds and over 16 inches long

Weight gain: approximately 20 pounds total. I had a bad eating week and really need to get it under control

Stretch marks: none

Sleep: not great. I get this numb spot right under my boobs when I lay on one side for too long which obviously happens all night. Sometimes it helps to shove a pillow under my ribs but sometimes it bothers me most of the night. 

Cravings/aversions: I hate to say it every week, but I'm still loving our fresh local strawberries

Maternity clothes: I caught a good sale at Old Navy today and bought 3 shirts in the next size up to help get me through the last few weeks. My shirts are still ok for now but I remember how much growing happens at the end. 

Movement: strong and crazy. This week I had a few days where all he did was push out and stretch pretty hard. Not theist comfortable feeling ever, but I still love feeling him in there. 

What I'm loving:  what I'm not loving: my belly button! It's been an official outie for a few weeks now, but it just gets worse and worse and I hate the way it looks through clothes. For example: 

and every other shirt and dress I wear

Symptoms: first trimester fatigue all over again, the return of heartburn brought on by anything I eat. Lots of Braxton Hicks contractions this week, more than normal. Sometimes I get them every time I roll over in bed, get out of bed, sit on the couch, get up from the couch, get in the car, etc. It's annoying.

What I'm looking forward to: having Rodney with me at my appointment this week. I don't care to go by myself but it's always nice to have someone to wait with.

Best moment of the week: spending the whole day today with my boys. We went shopping this morning, had a great lunch out, took a family nap, then had a good afternoon together too. It's good for my soul.

How I'm feeling: exhausted. Uncomfortable. Someone at church asked Rodney if I was getting to the uncomfortable, hate being pregnant stage yet and his answer was "at times". Some days are fine, others are pretty uncomfortable. I try not to complain, but Rodney hears it more than anyone else. Sorry, Rodney.