32 weeks

The lamp that I recently worked on. Added the fabric rosettes to the shade.

Scarlett's room is finished!

How far along: 32 weeks

Weight Gain: 25 lbs

Belly Measuring: 34 weeks

Baby's Heartbeat: 160 bpm

Clothes: Just making do with whatever stretchy, big tops I can find. I'm looking forward to warmer weather and wearing sundresses!

Sleep: I'm up at all hours of the night and it is driving me crazy! It is so hard to get a good nights sleep due to an active baby, hot flashes, big belly getting in the way, and back/hip pain.

Symptoms: hip/back pain, soreness in legs after being on my feet for a while, baby movement that is very uncomfortable, going to the bathroom every 30 min or so because she keeps pushing on my bladder, short of breath and sleepy.

Wedding Rings Still On: Yes! Luckily swelling has not effected me yet.

Stretch Marks: No and praying they stay far away! Keeping my fingers crossed!

Food Cravings: Sweets!

Food Aversions: Still do not like anything creamy with chicken.

Best Moments This Week: Putting the finishing touches on Scarlett's room, pancake pantry and flea market, and get together with friends last night.

Looking Forward to: Seeing family this weekend.

Baby Size Comparison: Jicama??? I don't even know what that is, but she's weighing around 4 lbs now.

31 weeks

How far along: 31 weeks

Clothes: Getting very frustrated because I'm out growing everything!
Sleep: I'm getting so uncomfortable that it's getting hard for me to fall asleep and stay asleep. My belly is so tight and sore at night that it makes sleeping even harder. Scarlett is so strong now that her kicks and movement hurts, especially in my ribs. I also have to go to the bathroom 4-5 times a night. No fun.
Symptoms: Sore back, belly, and hips, rib pain, nasal congestion, a lot of movement, very tired, and short of breath.
Food Cravings: newks chicken salad sandwich, bagels, anything sweet, and Italian subs.
Food Aversions: creamy chicken dishes and bbq chips.
Best Moment This Week: Valentine's Day dinner date with Alex

Baby Size Comparison: head of lettuce

30 weeks

How far along: 30 weeks

Clothes: Had to make a trip to Motherhood Maternity because I'm running very low on clothing options...sigh.

Sleep: Waking up every 2 hours and getting very uncomfortable.

Symptoms: Tired!, nasal congestion, shortness of breath, emotional, and a big appetite. Also, it's hard to do simple tasks like shaving my legs or putting on my shoes. Every time I have to pick something up, I feel like I'm squishing baby.

Food Cravings: Cinnamon raisin bagel with cream cheese, cereal, guacamole and lime tortilla chips.

Food Aversions: Chinese food and creamy dishes.

Best Moments This Week: Celebrating Alex's birthday yesterday. We ate a big breakfast, went to Opry Mills and did some shopping, saw Life of Pi in 3D (great movie!), and ate Indian food at Sitar.

Looking Forward to: Valentine's Day!

Missing Anything: Lots! running (I went for a "wog" (walking/jogging) today and it made me miss how much I used to run), glass of wine, shopping for cute clothes for myself, and being able to do simple tasks with ease (not liking these limitations due to my large size).

Baby Size Comparison: Cucumber (I don't think it's a very good comparison because she's over 3 lbs now and almost 18 in. That's a big cucumber!)

29 weeks

Scarlett's dresser: It took 3 days to complete, but very happy with the finished product.

I made the wall hanging above her crib, but I wish you could see the detail on the "S" and little birds. I also still have to get a crib skirt.

How far along: 29 weeks
Weight Gain: 21 lbs (I have to keep repeating to myself "It's baby. Not fat.", but it sure is hard to see the number rising each week)
Baby Heartbeat: 150 bpm
Belly Measuring: 31 weeks
Blood Glucose Test: PASSED!

Clothes: I'm so sick of stretchy pants! I'm ready to wear loose fitting sundresses and sandals.
Sleep: I'm waking up every 2 hours or so. I also get really hot in the middle of the night. I sleep with 2 fans blowing on me, just a sheet, and the air turned down low. Alex is just having to layer with blankets and a sweat shirt because he claims I'm freezing him to death.
Symptoms: My lower back starts to ache after walking for a while, my hips are a little sore, easily out of breath, fatigue is coming back, her kicks are starting to make me uncomfortable, and emotional. Some good things that are going on: My hair is the best it's ever been (thick, shiny, and more full) and my skin is looking pretty good these days.
Food Cravings: Guacamole and lime tortilla chips, italian subs, diet coke, and cinnamon toast crunch (I actually ate it 3 or 4 times the other day).
Food Aversions: Chinese food
Best Moments This Week: Super Bowl party at our house, decorating and organizing Scarlett's room, and passing my glucose test!
Looking Forward to: Celebrating Alex's birthday this coming weekend

Baby Size Comparison: Acorn Squash