How far along: 31 weeks.
Total weight gain: My last midwife appointment showed I up't 3lbs. So the weight gain is slowing down.. thank goodness. :) Total, I've gained almost 30lbs. Yikes. But we are both healthy and I feel great..most of the time.
Maternity clothes: Yes.. or loose blouses. Like the shirt in the photo isn't a maternity tank. It's just a flowy type top.
Stretch marks: A little on the sides but they are not really noticeable and honestly? I don't care much. They show I've carried a child. They are white not the purple ones so I'm fine with it!
Sleep: Usually? No. But last night.. I slept SO well. It was amazing. I didn't get out of bed till 4pm....Best sleep I've had since pre-prego.
Best moment of this week: This past week has been all about relaxing. We didn't do too much. We built a new cage for my female guinea pigs:
I have three girls in this cage. It's an actual house door that was converted into a table. And this weekend, Jared added on the sides to keep any poo's and shavings from falling onto the floor. It was painted and put back into the room.. and Done! I have 4 other guinea pigs that are males in other cages that we will be revamping in the next few weeks. We are doing all this before the baby comes to make cleaning easier and faster for myself once little E.J. comes. And absolutely not, I do not breed. These are all rescues living the rest of their lives in comfort indoors. :)
Miss anything: Not aching. I get such bad leg and butt spasms and swollen feet.
Movement: Every 5 minutes it seems. It's really noticeable. And amazing and I really love watching every single time he slithers around. I'm going to miss the feeling once he's out.
Food cravings: CHOCOLATE. And steak.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Have you started to show yet: Duh
Gender: Boy!!
Labor signs: Nope!
Belly button in or out: 50/50
Wedding rings on or off: Off. I haven't worn one in weeks. Fingers are fat. lol.
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy and excited and wanting him here already.
Looking forward to: Just buying all the rest of the stuff we need since no one has really helped us. We still need some stuff but if he was to come now, we'd be fine. (Hopefully he makes it to full term though!)
31 weeks pregnant
"Welcome to week 31. Can you believe all five of baby’s senses are fully developed? He also keeps getting smarter. That’s probably good to know, since you might actually feel a little dumb. You’re not! It’s just that many moms-to-be find themselves acting absentmindedly during the third trimester. Some say that “pregnancy brain” isn’t a proven physical ailment, but can you think of another time in your life when you’ve had more on your mind than now? We’re guessing no. That right there is enough of a reason to be so forgetful. From 31 weeks on, you’re bound to feel a lot of the same symptoms -- some may get worse, some may become bearable. And you might start to have more trouble getting around as you get heavier and feel more and more short of breath. Remember not to push yourself too much. It’s good for you and baby to get some exercise, but definitely take breaks to rest as much as you need." - thebump.com
Your baby's the size of a pineapple!
He's about 15.2 to 16.7 inches long and weighs about 2.5 to 3.8 pounds this month. He's getting so big, he's probably crowding your lungs.
your baby at 31 weeks
- He's going through major brain and nerve development.
- Eye development, too. His irises now react to light!
- All five of his senses are in working order.
pregnancy symptoms at 31 weeks - Out of breath, since baby keeps squishing your lungs.
- Dry, brittle nails, thanks to all that extra nail growth.
- Braxton Hicks contractions. Be sure you're drinking plenty of water and changing positions often.
- Leaky boobs. That's baby's first food, called colostrum.
- Frequent urination. Your bladder's just as crowded as your lungs.
- Back aches. Be sure to keep stretching.
- Difficulty sleeping. Aches and pains, your big belly, pregnancy hormones, heartburn and anxiety are probably all contributing.
