31 weeks...and counting down until Baby D gets here! We're down to single digit weeks and it's going too fast. At least, we think so. I keep looking at our to-do list and my anxiety keeps going up. I know we don't have to have everything done before Baby gets here, but I'd really like to have it all done. I'm really looking forward to spring break...which is in about 2 weeks. Goodness gracious.
- Week 31
- Baby is the size of a : length of a bunch of leaks
- Weight : 3.31 lb. / Length : 16.18 in.
- Baby weighs about 3 1/2 pounds and fat is continuing to accumulate under his skin. Baby can gain up to a half a pound a week now until he is born. Baby's lungs are the last thing to develop completely, but he is practicing breathing 30 to 40 percent of the time. Bones are busy hardening and preparing to support his body after birth. All of his 5 senses are developed.
Gender: BOY!
Weight Gain: Not sure. Somewhere near 30 pounds.
How I Feel: Still feeling really good. I don't have any major pregnancy symptoms. I'm sleeping well, other than the mid-night trips to the bathroom, I'm still working out, no headaches, no back aches... just getting "big" and uncomfortable! Standing up from the couch or bending over to put on shoes is just awkward!
- Stretch marks: None. Woo!
- Belly button: Still in...but a little more is starting pop.
- Other: Braxton Hicks contractions pretty regularly throughout the day, but nothing intolerable, a really really itchy stomach, and I've noticed that the linea nigra has continued above my belly button and goes all the way up my tummy.
Cravings: Not really anything.
Food Aversions: None.
Movement: A LOT of movement! Little man has become very active at night. Last night, I pulled my shirt up so that we could watch my belly roll around. It is still so weird to see, but we both love watching our sweet baby move all over the place! Baby likes to poke his back and his butt out on the right side of my tummy and just push.
Sleep: Sleeping great!
Best Moment This Week: Finishing my class!!
Worst Moment This Week: Being exhausted?
Looking Forward to: Spring break. I. Can't. Wait!
What I Miss: Haha moving around normally?! I'm just big and awkward now, but it's ok. It's still fun being prego.
Pregnancy Thoughts this Week:
- We have our Lamaze class this weekend and I am really looking forward to it. At this point, I kind of know what to expect, but not really. I'm hoping to learn a lot this weekend and be more prepared for labor, delivery, and our sweet newborn boy.
- Sometimes I think this little man is trying to push right out of my tummy...like right out of my belly button. He is crazy in there sometimes!
Exercise: We got off the plane on Sunday, drove home, paid the dog/house sitter, and went straight to the gym! We needed it. Both of us feel off even when we don't get to go to the gym more than a day. We took off Friday and Saturday while we were down south, but once we were home - we were back at it! I got to the gym to lift and do cardio every night this week except for Wednesday, which is my rest day. Feels good to be back!
What's Happening This Week: Both of us were pretty wiped out this week since we were busy and traveling all weekend. I had a girl's night on Monday while the hubs studied, Tuesday was church group, Wednesday I had my finals and the hubs had his midterms, Thursday was the hubs 30th birthday - he wanted to go to the gym, get sushi, and relax at home - okay!, and Friday was our at-home date night! This weekend we have our Lamaze class from 9 am-5 pm on Saturday, dinner with friends that night, and the rest of our class on Sunday from 12-5 pm. Busy busy! Like always...
Inside Pregnancy ~ Week 31
Yay to 31 weeks!
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