31 Week Update

This picture is from after the People's Choice Awards at school. It was a very late night and I was tired. I got home around 10, forgot to turn the sound back on my cell, and overslept BIGTIME this morning. Not that I am counting but 12 days of classes, 14 days with students (finals), and 16 days of going to work left!!

How far along?: 31 weeks

How big is baby?: about 3.5 pounds and 16 inches long, About 4 naval oranges.

Weight gain?: I didn't weigh myself this week. I am just going to wait till I see the doctor on Wednesday I think.

Stretch marks?: My friend Monica says the one I have will go away because it's a white fat stretch mark not a red one...hopefully she's right!

Maternity clothes?: well it would be that or nothing at all

Sleep?: Leg cramps were not as bad this week, but I am waking up at 4 most mornings and just laying in bed half asleep until my alarm goes off and hour and a half later.

Best moment this week?: Our boy decided to play games at church on Sunday. We were sitting there and I noticed him kick (I could see it beneath my dress), so I rubbed the spot where he kicked, sorta like tickling him, and then he kicked again! He played like that for about 5 minutes, Doug even got in on the action :) I hope he does that again!

I also ended up buying him a few outfits at Gymboree (I didn't even know we had one at Deptford Mall until I saw it on Sunday when Monica and I were shopping). Considering how much Doug likes to garden I thought the green outfits were perfect!

I also found out a friend of mine is expecting just a couple days after us :)

Food cravings?: I want chocolate ice cream all the time.

Gender?:Still a boy and the name is still sticking.

Movement?: getting a lot of kicks in the ribs lately. The doctor confirmed today that he is still head down with his back on my right side.

Belly button?: WAY shallower but still there. Apparently this week starts our son's growth spurts, so we'll see how it goes!

What I miss?: Just not a big fan of a belly on my lap. I am not one of those women who hates being pregnant, trust me I appreciate it way to much for that. I just don't love it like some women (my mom).