31 Weeks

31 Weeks

It's pretty crazy that the picture of the size of the baby is four oranges because all I have wanted lately is any type of citrus or other fruits. We serve breakfast in our classrooms, and the kids sometimes get oranges halves. I usually eat 2 or more of them. They just taste so good to me!

Anyway, it's hard to believe that we only have 9 weeks left. Time certainly is flying by. Although we've done a lot, we still have sooo much to do. We have to sign up for baby classes, I need to redeem my massage gift certificate (anniversary gift from my hubby), and just finish getting the room ready as well as ourselves. The baby's room is fully painted and should be done. I've taken some photos and will attach them at the end. The room is made up right now for guests because we've got family here, but the big bed will not stay in the room.

I'm feeling great. A bunch of people have told me that I'm getting "big". Not always the best thing to hear. I know, I know, I'm growing a baby in my belly, but don't tell a pregnant woman that she's big. It just doesn't make her feel good. Plus it's made me have a complex about it. As if I already felt that I was big.

Artie's parents flew in Thursday and my mom and Nana fly in this Saturday. It's great to have family around. Everyone seems to think this baby is a boy. I still am not really sure one way or the other. A bunch of my coworkers think it's a girl. Who knows, we'll find out soon enough. Other than just going through the motions of everyday life, work, and all that other fun stuff, nothing new is going on.

On to my weekly quiz.

31 Week Quiz

How far along: 31 weeks and 2 days today

Weight gain: I am up 25 1/2 pounds now.

Maternity clothes: I'm still enjoying maternity clothes and have discovered some new tops and pants that fit me. I already had them, but they were just in my closet waiting for me to get bigger.

New Baby Items: Nothing new yet.

Stretch marks: No. I really am hoping that cocoa butter works. I also heard somewhere that if your mother got stretch marks you're going to as well. Don't know if that's true or not, but we'll see.

Sleep: Sleep is still good; as long as I get enough of it.

Best moment of the week: I think that the best moment of the week is seeing family. Just as long as this baby decides to start kicking for them instead of remaining silent.

Movement: Yeah... I am constantly feeling tons of movement.

Food cravings: I don't want anything big right now.

Labor signs: No, but still having braxton hicks contractions.

Belly button in or out: It's still in.

What I miss: I miss running right now.

What I'm looking forward to: I'm looking forward to getting more things ready in the baby's room (the room itself is done), and getting to work on the changing table.

Weekly wisdom: Believe!

Milestones: This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. He can turn his head from side to side, and his arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath his skin. He's probably moving a lot, too, so you may have trouble sleeping because your baby's kicks and somersaults keep you up. Take comfort: All this moving is a sign that your baby is active and healthy.


Belly Shot Week 31