I can tell that space is getting very cramped for our little guy. He has started pushing out constantly. I can feel where he is putting his bum and his back and feet. Its cute, but at the same time, it feels weird and some times its painful because he pushes so stinkin' hard. He is going to be one of those kids that can't sit still. I just know it! I am grateful that he is growing big and strong, but man, I can't wait until I can breathe again!
My complaints for the past month are mostly just back aches. Not my lower back, but my upper back. Weird right? I was expecting lots of lower back stuff, not the upper back stuff. It is like my spine aches. Hopefully my prenatal massage will help work some of the stuff out. I don't particularly want to go to the chiropractor. In my mind I was thinking, "I did drumline for three years. My back is used to carrying heavy things, I shouldn't have a problem." But.... alas, I wasn't as lucky as I thought. My only other complaint is missing my husband. It has been ok with him gone, but I have definitely had a few really rough days with out him. Thankfully I have really supportive friends in Cedar, and crazily enough, a lot of them are in the same boat as me. They are pregnant or have kids and their husband travels a lot or works a ton so they rarely see their spouses as well. Its nice to have a "support group."
My cravings this month have mostly been steamed carrots and broccoli, and chocolate peanut butter no bake cookies. Nothing crazy and obscure, but I do have to say, its been a really long time since I made no bake cookies, and boy were they delicious!
Baby boy has started to respond to me when I touch my belly he will kick back or move so that he is pushing up against my hand. Its really cute and interesting to think that I can physically bond with him before he is even born. Paul isn't quite as lucky as I am though. He gets to feel baby move and kick, but I don't know that he has responded to Paul the way he has with me.
We have gotten into a pretty good routine, baby and I. He knows that when I shower at night its time to settle down and sleep. I don't know if he wiggles lots at night because I haven't ever woken up to him moving. So I assume he is just chillin' or sleeping. I did throw him off schedule this last weekend though. I had to shower in the morning and he had no idea what to do. I could tell he was settling down getting ready for the night, but I didn't settle down to sleep, I kept moving around. So he was calm for a little than started squirming. Thankfully we are back on routine.
Everyone tells me I need to talk to my belly and read to him, but it still feels a little weird to me. I read him a story once and that was interesting. And I have tried to talk to him. But its just weird still. Hopefully these next few weeks I can get used to talking to him. I bet he is just as lonely as I am. Maybe we can keep each other company!
I have started getting into the nesting stage. I am ready to start getting everything ready for baby to come. But, I don't have any time! I have been wanting to prepare for the last 2 weeks but finding time has been a nightmare! I am hoping that in the next few weeks I can prioritize my time a little better to start getting things in order. In the back of my mind I keep thinking I have plenty of time. But at the same time, if I have as much time in the next 8 weeks that I have now, I really need to start doing a little bit every day, or I will definitely not be ready when baby decides to come!
Pajama day at school! Best day ever! I wish I could get away with wearing pajamas to work everyday. I would be so comfortable! This 30 weeks! Feeling big but not completely massive yet.
31 weeks. Some how I am still rockin' my pre-pregnancy pants. They are definitely not quite as comfy as wearing the maternity pants, but I only have a few pairs of maternity pants I can get away with wearing at school. So I tend to alternate between maternity and regular. The bigger I get though, I may just have to wear the same pants every day. Guess we will see how things turn out as the weeks go by.
Here we are at 32 weeks. The picture makes me look like I am massively more huger than 31 weeks, but I blame the clothing. Some of my clothes make me look oober pregnant, others make me look not quite so pregnant, and I think this is one of those shirts that does make me look a little more preggo. Those pants though, geez found them at a thrift shop for $6. Best 6 dollars I have spend in the past few months. They can be pants and capris which is perfect for the 30-70 degree weather we have been having in Cedar City the past few weeks.
