(Almost) 32 Weeks!!

Oh sweet baby, mommy is doing such a bad job of updating...There has been so much going on..This weekend you will be 32wks..Can you believe it?! You are doing a TON of moving, and we had a scary moment last weekend..We were celebrating Christmas w/daddy's family, and contractions started. They hurt BIG time and we went speeding off to Marion General Hospital out in the boonies (where daddy's family lives) I was having contractions every minute, lasting for 30 seconds. It was not good news. Thankfully, the nurse there was very friendly and got them under control w/a shot Terbutaline. And you haven't acted up since then. I've felt extremely tired (your so big that finding a good sleeping position is tough), but no more contractions. Now, lets do your update =)

How far along? 31wk5d (see, *almost* 32 weeks)


Maternity Clothes: There is nothing else that fits. The belly is measuring in at 36wks. It's all maternity clothes and jammies. Your Nana bought me some black yoga style pants, and they have replaced my black scrub pants. So yeah, defn. maternity clothes


Body Oddities: I have PUPPP, the pregnancy induced rash/hives/welts. It's great fun, except in a not at all fun way. It itches SO bad, and it's not gonna stop til I have you, so I'm trying to figure out how to bathe in hydrocortisone cream. Also, I had a bad reaction to the sulfa in Macrobid, so I am completely broken out on my arms, legs, and then the PUPPP on my belly, looking really hot. Oh, and the stretch marks, oh my. They are serious!!

Sleep: I am exhausted, still. 3rd trimester fatigue is no joke. The last few weeks have felt like an eternity. About 3pm I get so tired I almost fall asleep at my desk..and I have a few times. Not to mention that I'm not sleeping very well at night, due to daddy being gone and being huge. Oh well, it gets me ready for when you will be here.

Best moment this week: Having Dr. F reassure me that if you were born now, you'd make it and you'd be healthy. We are at 8 months..Only 1 more month (technically) til you can legitamitely make your appearance. Let's hold out until at least 36 weeks, okay?


Worst Moment: The night in the hospital. Those contractions were painful and I was terrified at having you at only 31 weeks. I'm glad you decided to stay in for a while longer.

Movement: ALL THE TIME!! You are extremely active at night. You just roll, kick, punch, and turn all night long, It is hilarious to watch my belly move.


Food Cravings: Ice, lemonade, Cheetos, cheese, pork chops, pasta, pizza, carrotts, salad.


Rings: Off since the beginning of December (so 27 weeks?) Daddy got me a really pretty replacement set to wear for the rest of this pregnancy. It's lovely =)


Gender: Daughter, Girl, Female, Princess =)


Intense Dreams: Not that I'm remembering as much, since I'm not sleeping as soundly. There have been a few scary ones, but I wake up remembering that you are okay, and in my belly.


Medical Concerns: Measuring huge, PUPPP, hives, itchiness, back pain, it's so fun.


What I look forward too: Meeting you, and having our shower on the 15th!!




Emotional State: Still weepy, but the get out of my way attitude has come back. I can't put up w/any BS.

Movin & Groovin

Well Baby Froggy..Since the trip we took to the ER last Thursday (yep, you moved head down, weren't very active for 5 hours, and Dr. F, being as awesome as he is told momma to head to the hospital, and you were and are 100% fine) you have been so SO active. You are on a definite sleep/wake cycle, (and the sleep part doesn't last very long, we'll have to work on that) and when you are awake, you are AWAKE!! You want momma to know you are here. Right now you are moving so much that my belly looks like jello. It's crazy. And I love feeling you. It's the weirdest & coolest thing I've ever felt. I wish your daddy was here so he could feel it too. He definitely felt some huge kicks this weekend though..And Allie laid herself on my belly, and you were not having it, kicked her in the head, and it scared her so much she fell off the couch. It was hilarious. I just can't wait to meet you. To see who has been kicking me. To see if you have your daddies eyes, and my hair, long fingers and toes...but keep growing little girl..You don't need to come any sooner then when you are completely ready..We'll meet soon enough..I love you!!