Week 31...hello 8th month :)

I am in shock how fast this pregnancy has gone. I know everyone says the beginning goes by so quick but towards the end it seems to drag.... so far though it seems to be flying by. But I guess I still have about 8 weeks left so we will see how the last few feel. After we took the pics of my bump this week I really began to wonder how much larger I can get. I already feel huge and lil' man still has 2 months of growing to do, but I guess its kind of like a proud badge of honor we get to wear along while we are pregnant. Or at least I tell myself that ;) Okay, on to some pics.

Week 31..side view

Week 31... front view

How far along? 31 weeks 5 days





Baby is the size of a(n): Squash, I'm imagining the size of one of those cute cinderella pumpkins. Weighing in at about 3.5 lbs and 17 inches long :) He is getting big for sure.


Changes in me: This warm weather is not being a friend to me. Don't get me wrong I love having it warmer out but my feet are swelling and it makes it feel as if I'm walking on prickly balloons. At least I can still wear my wedding rings and get them on and off and I haven't had any face swelling. Hopefully I can keep all the swelling to my feet but we will see.






Food cravings: String cheese, chocolate milk, and grilled cheese sandwiches. I am loving all things dairy these days.



Sleeping: Lil' man is a hoot. Lately when I am sleeping and slightly roll onto a side he kicks and punches it until I move. I guess he doesnt like to share his space... which I am hoping that translate to a solo sleeper from day one ;)





Milestones: All five senses are up and processing. Maybe that explains him feeling the mattress underneath him at night...



Babies activity: He has begun moving from side to side alot. We have seen his elbow popping out and moving around. It is quite fun to wake up and watch him make waves across my belly, he must be practicing his breaststrokes ;)


Interesting things that happened this past week: We were outside working in the yard and the neighbor kids were running all around. One of the boys came up to me, he is about 3, and was showing me his new toy, it was a big blow up hammer. He then explains to me we can only use the hammer to hit ourselves not other people. But before I use the hammer to hit myself he stops me and says... Kelley you can't hit your baby with the hammer, that would hurt him. Too funny! I love how he acknowledges the baby in my belly everytime I see him. Yesterday he came up to me and asked if I had the baby yet, I pointed to my belly and said nope he is still right here. The little boy then says oh I thought so but I couldn't remember when his birthday is so I thought I'd check in case I missed it. Too cute :)

Thanks for all your opinions on the hair. I still haven't decided but I will be sure to let you all know if I do chop it. I'm thinking I may just get it a little shorter, who knows though I'm pretty indecisive these days. Oh and tomorrow is our first birthing class... wish us luck :)