32 Weeks: January 26th - February 1st

How far along? 32 weeks and 8 months pregnant!
Baby size: A squash. He's about 16-17 inches and weighs 3.75 to 4 pounds!

Maternity clothes? Same clothes...fitting pretty snug.

Stretch marks? In the same areas, but I think I have added a little more.
Sleep: I haven't been getting a lot of sleep. I wake up a lot for the bathroom, but also for my heartburn. He is giving me A LOT of heartburn at night. So, sleep is not consistent at all.

Best moment this week: My baby shower! Thank you to all the family and friends that were there, you made the day special. And thank you to all the friends and family that couldn't be there, but sent their wishes and love to me and Ethan!

Miss Anything? I miss being able to easily reach down and grab anything I have dropped. 
Movement:  When he moves, he moves a lot. It is a lot of stretching and he started doing a few kicks again here and there. I think he is trying to stretch out my belly to make more room.

Food cravings: Just food...as my mother said today, "Food just makes you happy, doesn't it?" And yes, it does make me happy.

Difficulties or changes: SWOLLEN HANDS AND FEET that won't go down. My right ankle does hurt a little too from all the swelling, but hopefully a few hours of putting my feet up will help.
Belly Button In or Out:Totally In! Even though Taylor tried to pop it out today with his hand!

Symptoms: Very, very, very, very tired. And I guess I am starting to waddle.
Labor Signs: None yet.

Wedding Rings on of off? Off..

Happy or moody: Mostly happy, but I have my moments still where the tears just fall. Not always because I am sad, but also because I am just so happy.

Baby project this week: Sorting through the baby shower gifts and finding everything a home in his room.
Looking Forward to: Spending some time with my hubby and just enjoy the thought of becoming parents and what the future will hold!

Week 31: January 19th - 25th

How far along? 31 weeks
Baby size: A pineapple.

Maternity clothes? I did get a few long skirts to be more comfortable, but everything still fits.

Stretch marks? Same!
Sleep: When I go to work, I sleep very well at night. But when it is the weekend, my mind and body stay up for a party! But no matter what day it is, I still get up every 2 hours or so to go to the bathroom and guzzle down water.

Best moment this week: Breast feeding class! I know it sounds weird, but I was able to learn so much about it and feel comfortable breast feeding when he comes.

Miss Anything? Looking skinny...I know very shallow, but I found pictures of my 'old self' recently and I didn't have such a chubby face like I do now. I know it is for my little guy, but I just miss my skinniness. 
Movement: Well, I believe from Friday night into Saturday morning he grew like a pound cause it was so hard to turn from one side to the other when I lay down since then. He keeps moving his slow stretches with an occasional punch or kick.

Food cravings: I have really been wanting a lot of Dr. Pepper lately. I don't know if it is cause I am so tired and that is usually what gets me going, but I just want it. I try to resist or only drink small amounts.

Difficulties or changes: Breathing! I get so winded from just the simplest tasks...like walking up the stairs or picking up something off the floor. It is ridiculous!
Belly Button In or Out: It is still IN! I even had Taylor put his finger in my belly button to prove that it is still in. I don't know for how much longer, but it is still IN!

Symptoms: My hands are so swollen and my feet get occasionally swollen (mostly after work)
Labor Signs: None yet.

Wedding Rings on of off? Off..

Happy or moody: I go back and forth. I am a lot more emotional lately, everything seems to make me cry.  

Looking Forward to: My baby shower this weekend! I am so excited!

Week 30: January 12th - 18th

How far along? 30 weeks

Baby size: A cucumber. He's about 15.7" long and weighs about 3 pounds.

Maternity clothes? My maternity work pants still do fit! Woohoo! That means my butt hasn't got any bigger...finally!

Stretch marks? I found some more on my hips this week. Darn!

Sleep: I have been sleeping really well with going back to work. I still get up often to use the restroom, but I am so tired that I don't have trouble going back to sleep...unless I have heartburn and then it is a challenge.
Best moment this week: I showed my students the 3D photos of the baby and they say he looks just me! (They even looked at Taylor's photo and said the baby still looks like me!)

Miss Anything? Sleeping on my belly.
Movement:He is still doing his slow stretches and pushing out when I place my hands on my belly. But he still won't move for anyone when they touch my belly. He is already a mommas boy!

Food cravings: None really, I just want to eat a lot. Anything will do.

Difficulties or changes: I sometimes have difficulty putting my legs into my pants. I can get the first one, but the second one can be challenging...especially at the end of the day when I change into my PJs.
Belly Button In or Out: Still totally IN! Haha!

Symptoms: Can anyone say cankles? My feet have been severely swelling since I have been back to work. I also have noticed that my knees and hands are getting a little swollen.
Labor Signs: None yet.

Wedding Rings on of off? Off, but wearing a ring.

Happy or moody: Happy, but tired.

Baby project this week: Ummm...I suck this week. Going back to work made me really tired, so I haven't done anything. Hopefully, this weekend Taylor and I can do some decorating in the baby room.
Looking Forward to: The Baby Basics class Taylor and I signed up for. It has been awhile since he and I have been around a baby, so we hope this class will give us some much needed review!

Week 29: January 5th - January 11th

How far along? 29 weeks

Baby size: Baby is as big an a butternut squash.

Maternity clothes?  I will have to leave my pjs at home this week while I go back to work in my maternity clothes. Let's cross our fingers that my work pants still fit!

Stretch marks? Still the same ones ... but no new ones.

Sleep: Sleep has been okay this week. I have been able to sleep in and take naps, but that is coming to an end as I go back to work this week.
Best moment this week: Just being able to feel my little guy move and how he always seems to respond to my touch.

Miss Anything? I miss being able to sleep on my belly. I cannot wait until I can do that again!
Movement: He loves shoving his butt out to the right side of my belly. He has also been doing slow stretches when I touch my belly. Almost like he is trying to touch me back!

Food cravings: I think my cravings are gone...haven't wanted anything specific. Not even pizza!

Difficulties or changes: Being clumsy all the time I constantly drop things and picking them up with my belly getting bigger is difficult. I do try to squat, but still ...
Belly Button In or Out: STILL IN (hahaha Taylor!)

Symptoms: I had some back pain this week, but I have been practicing some stretching techniques that have been helping.
Labor Signs: None yet.

Wedding Rings on of off? Off.. still.

Happy or moody: Can I have cry baby as an option? I can't stop crying about things and I am not crying a little...I have been sobbing!

Baby project this week: I washed the baby clothes that we have received so far. We also got the decorations for the baby room this week (thanks Janet). So we will be working on getting that done soon. Also, we signed up for some baby classes... yeah!
Looking Forward to: Getting the baby room completed!