31 Weeks!!

How Far Along: 31 Weeks / one week away from 8 months  / 9 weeks till due date! Baby will be here before we know it!! I am glad I have the holidays to distract me.

 

How big is baby:  This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3 1/3 pounds (about the size of a coconut) and is heading into a growth spurt.

This week's big developments: 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
 

 

My Body:  Have you noticed the muscles in your uterus tightening now and then? Many women feel these random contractions — called Braxton Hicks contractions — in the second half of pregnancy. Often lasting about 30 seconds, they're irregular, and at this point, they should be infrequent and painless. I have not noticed anything.
You may have noticed some leaking of colostrum, or "premilk," from your breasts lately. I have not had any leaking.

Stretch Marks:  I noticed this week on my side / hip I have a few little marks appearing :(
Weight gain/loss: Didn't weigh myself this week
Maternity clothes:  Nothing new 

 Best moment this week:  Getting started on the nursery!
Movement: He has been moving a lot!! Today, while in a work meeting my belly was contorting like crazy. He likes to lay on my right side, so my tummy feels lop sided and really firm.

Miss Anything: NOT FEELING EXHAUSTED!
Food cravings: side salad w French from McDonalds. It is funny how every month or sometimes every week the cravings change.

Symptoms:  I am easily TIRED after a few tasks. I am feeling more emotional again :(

Sleep: Some days good others not good. I need my down time each day because I have been tired. Baby moves a lot at night.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing
Gender: BOY!!!  

Looking forward to: This Thursday, I see the OB, and then my appointments go to every other week.

Started working on the nursery this week. I have not done a lot because I am trying to use my spare time to study for my MFT exam I take next Saturday / resting. However, I did wash clothes and put them in the dresser. I need to get some baskets to organize things on the changing table, put things on the walls, get a rug, and find something to help organize the closet.