31 Weeks

 

 

31 Weeks

I made myself take these pictures even though I was grody.  :)  I really enjoy having weekly shots to look back on.

How Your Baby’s Growing (from Babycenter.com):

This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. 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.

How far along: 31 weeks

Pregnancy symptoms: Braxton Hicks contractions, heartburn, back pain, nesting

Food Cravings: milkshakes, ice, chocolate, fruit

Sleep: still good, thankfully!

Measurement: don’t know, not getting up to check

Movement: lots

Labor signs: nothing really, which is good!

What I miss: laying on my back

What I’m looking forward to: so many things!  I am very fortunate to be having a baby shower in a couple of weeks – exciting!!

Milestone: I think this is the first time I’ve been two days late in posting this update!  I’ve been so busy (and thankfully had energy for busy!)

Thoughts from the Girls: Joanna talks about him all the time; I just love observing her think and talk about the whole experience. 

Doctor’s visit: none this week

Baby-related projects: (I still have lots of time for all these, but they’re in my head.)

• either move Natalie to the toddler bed or borrow a second crib – no hurry on this one; it’s just something to do eventually
• I’m thinking I’ll plan to have “the bag” packed at 36 weeks
• Around that same time I will print a “call list” of people who can come get/watch the girls when it’s time.  My previous deliveries haven’t afforded me much wait time between the onset of labor and birth, so the first person who answers get Joanna/Natalie duty!  (Hopefully this labor will be smooth like the others!)
• Purchase/assemble/organize the newborn cloth diaper supplies.
• Possibly have the house deep cleaned at the beginning of October.
• Pick up some easy snacks/meals for me for when my hands are full.
• Get some meals in the freezer: casseroles, soups, browned meat, cooked chicken, etc.
• Get ahead on the bread making.
• Pick out/make a teeny tiny Halloween costume for Little Man. :)
• Organize the girls’ snacks and drinks so Joanna can help get them.  (Teach her to use the water dispenser on the fridge, move the crackers and Cheerios down low, make a space in the fridge for easy snacks for them.)  I’m thinking it’s possible she’ll be very helpful in getting snacks for herself and her sister… or we’ll scrap that idea when she makes a big ‘ol mess. :)  I remember everyone was always hungry or needed something when I sat down to nurse last time I had a newborn. :)
• Read my birth books again.  **started this!
• Replace the faucet in the bathroom so Joanna can turn it on herself.
• Install the diaper sprayer, which should be here tomorrow!  **done!