At 31 weeks

First, thanks to all who are reading my updates.  I am hoping to make my blog into a book for my children so that they can share in our experiences as a young couple starting our lives.

How far along? 31 weeks.  On our baby registry at Target, the weeks/months are broken into days: 63 days. Wowie. In the grand scheme of things, though, there are a lot of great things happening in the 9 weeks before the baby is born. Springtime is the first thing that comes to mind...

Total weight gain? same ol', same ol'.

Maternity clothes: I haven't purchased anything new, I figure with 9 weeks left (and at a time when I will be expanding, A LOT), what's the point of buying anything new? So I have been digging through my closet for clothes that were larger on me pre-pregnancy that might look good on me now. So far I have had success.

Stretch marks: I spy one forming above my belly button.  Last week the baby felt like she was pushing in that specific area, trying to bust her way out.

Sleep: Pretty good.  I had a busy work week last week, so I was tired at night.  I would come home and sew diapers for a few hours and then collapse into bed from exhaustion (I haven't even watched any netflix).  I only get up once a night to pee, which isn't bad, although I tend to lay in bed for some time afterwards thinking about everything that needs to be done and wondering if getting up at that time (usually 2 or 3am) would be too early.

this is way more symmetrical in person, promise.

Best moment of the week? Hard to say, this was a really rough week for me.  I guess getting a few of the diapers made. I am on #3 right now and I have recruited my sister-in-law to cut out the diaper patterns for me. I ordered a bunch of new PUL fabric online (waterproof) and I can't wait for it to come in (so that I can make the small and medium sizes after I am done with the newborn diapers).  Oh and the car seat just came in the mail along with the co-sleeper.  I'd say we're about ready for this baby, I just have a million little things I want to get done before her arrival.

Miss anything? My agility.

Movement? This should be renamed "Which body part was that?".  When I wake up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, the baby usually gets up with me and rolls around in my belly until I fall asleep again.  I am not entirely sure what I am feeling in there, but it is usually smooth and hard, so it may be her back or bottom. Of course, it could be her head, but I really hope that she is head down already.

Food cravings? carbohydrates and unhealthy food.  On Wednesday we ordered take out at work and I ordered a loaded cheeseburger with small fries. I ATE EVERYTHING.  And proceeded to have cramps and indigestion all day. I couldn't even eat dinner, too full. I need to remember to eat smaller portions..., my stomach does not have enough room for those large meals anymore :(.

Gender: GIRL

Name? Maybe...

Anything make you queasy or sick? nope

Symptoms: Squirmy belly, more Braxton Hicks, fatigue, hunger (large appetite, small stomach), mood swings. Fun stuff!

Exercise: Not as much as I would like, but I managed to get out on some hikes with Carlie this weekend. I need to pick up the yoga again, though.

Mood: All over the place. I think that I am basically mellow most of the time, but if something goes wrong, I tend to overreact.

Fears: MUST GET DIAPERS DONE! And also that the cats will ruin all of the baby's furniture before she gets to use it.  While I was painting the trim in the baby's room today, I noticed that there were a few cat scratches on the side of the crib already. WHAT THE HELL!!!! 

Looking forward to? My next meal.  And getting the baby's room complete so that I can show you all!

Stay warm!

shelby g