31 weeks

Far Along: 31 weeks

Fruit or Veggie of the week: The weight of 4 oranges.

Size of Baby: 17 inches, 3 and a half pounds

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I didn't want to look at the scale this week. My thighs are telling it all!

Movement: Wow, all the time!

Stretchmarks: Still doing okay.

Sleep: Well, I am still getting up in the middle of the night and can't fall back asleep for a few hours. At least I have Lucy to entertain me. She always comes out to the living room with me and falls asleep out there. Too cute. :)

What I miss: A turkey sandwich would be nice!

Cravings: Fruit, fruit, fruit! I can't get enough of it this week.

Symptoms: Well, my belly looks like Santa Claus so ya I look pregnant!

Best Moment this Week: Our first baby shower! My mom did such a nice job with the Jackson shower. It was at Cascades Manor House and it went really well. I was exhausted after it though. That is a lot of work...good work. We were so blessed with beautiful gifts. Kind of an overwhelming amount of support.

Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button in or out: Still just chillin' in between in and out.

Looking forward to: Well, I am going to change this up....not looking forward to going back to work from Christmas break. It will help the last bit of pregnancy to go by a little faster though.

Week 31 belly picture:

30 weeks

Far Along: 30 weeks

Fruit or Veggie of the week: Cabbage

Size of Baby: 17 inches, 3 and a half pounds

Total Weight Gain/Loss: After the holidays we have gained about 30 pounds.

Gender: Benny Boo is a boy. :)

Movement: Holy cow this kid is strong. The movements have been different this week because it is not just jabbing/kicking movements. I can actually feel his heel rubbing against my uterus from the inside and outside. Truly amazing. He has been getting the hiccups about once a day. Poor lil' guy gets the hiccups every time I drink a little bit of Sprite.

Stretchmarks: Putting lotion on my belly daily must be helping because we are doing good with this.

Sleep: What is that? Just kidding! This winter break has my sleep schedule all screwed up. I have been taking naps daily but staying up late, sometimes getting up in the middle of the night...very irregular!

What I miss: Even though there are some things I miss, they are minimal compared to all of the things I have gained.

Cravings: Oranges are still a must. I have eaten 1-2 oranges every day. My palette is still needing spicy stuff. Good thing the heartburn has been okay this week.

Symptoms: Unnecessary crying...over stupid stuff. Swelling is still okay unless I wear above the ankle socks.

Best Moment this Week: My mom, Barbi, and I made some sugar scrub for the baby shower. It turned out really well.

Labor Signs: None

Belly Button in or out: Stuck in the middle. :)

Looking forward to: Breastfeeding/prenantal classes this week. The more I know the better I feel.