31 week update

How far along? 31 weeks and 1 day

30 weeks

Total weight gain: 28lbs - yeesh  I'm hoping to stay under 40 - we will see how that goes.

Maternity clothes? Duh!  Did you see the above #

Stretch marks? I have 1 spot on the left side of my abdomen that might be the start of a stretch mark but its been there several weeks and doesn't seem to be getting bigger so I'll just hope for the best at this point.

Sleep: Getting more difficult.  Good news - I don't wake up to pee (yay bladder).  Bad news - I toss and turn all night because both hips get really sore if I lay on them too long.  Do you have any idea how hard it is to roll over with a basketball under your abs?  Not easy people - and I make my discomfort known with lots of grunting and sighing.  Alex is super pleased about waking up several times a night too ;)  Its good training for when then baby comes, right?

Best moment this week: Getting the invite to my baby shower in the mail.  It is too cute, thanks Leah!  Makes it feel more real.

Miss Anything? Laying on my stomach.  The ability to take a deep breath.  Not sounding like I ran a marathon after climbing the stairs.  Oh and eggs benedict and turkey sandwiches!

Movement: This kiddo is gonna be a trouble maker.  Its not just one or two kicks - when the baby is active it is an all out karate assault.  Mostly I feel movement on my right side, especially when I lay down.  Most of the time its amusing but sometimes it really hurts.  Silly 3 pound baby :)

Food cravings: Wendy's frosty - I made Alex get off the toll highway to buy one.  It was delish!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Smell of our trash cans - barf!

Gender: Unknown - still leaning towards boy!

Labor Signs: Nada!

Symptoms: Heartburn, hip and back pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue is rearing its ugly head again.

Belly Button in or out? Outtie - its been out for a while but you can start to see it through maternity pants and shirts which someone at work helpfully pointed out.

Wedding rings on or off? On - but definitely getting more snug.  The night after Alex and I had chinese my fingers were almost too swollen to take it off. Yikes!

Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody - sorry Alex.  I am getting to the more uncomfortable part of the 3rd trimester and I am not pleased about it.