32 Week Preggie Update

Week 32 puts me at 7 months, 1 week. Time sure is flying!  According to my apps, Baby B weighs about 3 ¾ pounds and is about 16.7 inches long.  The baby is taking up a lot of space in my uterus. Can you believe that Baby B will gain a third to half of his/her birthweight in the next 7 weeks?!  I feel like that's so much!! Baby B should have a full head of hair or peach fuzz by now.  He/She should also have fingernails and toenails.  

This week I have had some shortness of breath, due to the baby pushing up on my diaphragm.  I've noticed that it's much harder to bend over to put on shoes and pick up things.  Sucks having to squat all the time.  I've also had a lot of back and hip pain and I FINALLY got my maternity support belt.  Lightening crotch has been in full effect this week as well!! Ugh! I'm hoping this goes away as soon as this baby pops out cause it's no joke!  Have you ever had a zinger after getting your teeth whitened or eating something super cold? That's how it kinda feels, but between your legs! But I digress...

Exciting news!  We got our maternity pictures back!! Shout out to Kirstin LaRoche of Laroche Photography for an awesome job she did!!  I don't know if you remember from my Week 30 update, but I got really sick toward the end and almost blacked out due to me and Baby B being hungry in the 95 degree weather (yes, I did eat before I left, but I guess not enough).  I made sure I stayed hydrated during the shoot.  Kirstin didn't know though and she made the ending shots look so good!  I got all the proofs back and it's so difficult to choose which ones I want her to print.  Here's a little sneak peak of one of my favorite pictures: 

Looking at my face, I started getting sick but I feel like it captures my symptoms at the time! My face isn't the best but my husband's hand on my stomach just makes this picture :) Photo credit: Kirsten LaRoche

Ok, here's the bump update:

            

Had to add my first baby Spartacus...don't judge him, he needs a haircut...BADLY!

What Fruit/Veggie are you?  Florida Pomelo (Ovia), Honeydew (Photofy), Jicama Baby Center ) & Head of Lettuce (What to Expect)

Due date:  October 18, 2016

How far along:  32 weeks, 6 days

Next appointment:  September 6

Gender:  Team Green and still wondering with this little baby is

Total weight gain/loss:  20 pounds!

Exercise: Walking at work and walking the dog

Stretch marks:  Nope

Swelling: It looked like I was starting to develop some cankles but it looks like they've went down

Maternity clothes:   I broke down and bought maternity shirts :( My belly was starting to pop out the bottom of my clothes and that's just not cute

Belly button:   Still not flat but not a full outie

Wedding Rings On/Off: On

Happy or Moody: I was a little moody this week but just like one day...then back to my happy self

Sleep: Sleep has definitely been better this week but not great.  I'm able to sleep in the bed but I continue to toss and turn.

Food cravings:  It was peach cobbler but my wonderful bestie made me some, yum!  Now, I'm not really craving anything

Symptoms:  My acid reflux isn't daily anymore.  My belly is also really itchy, even though I keep it well moisturized. 

Movement:  LOTS and LOTS of movement...so exciting.  More rolls and pushing out on my stomach than kicks and punches.  Baby B doesn't have as much room as he/she did before to abuse me but trust, it's still not comfortable :)

Labor signs:  BH contractions have been very little this week

What I miss:  Not rotating the same maternity bottoms...ugh!

Food/Smell Aversions: None

What I'm loving:   Counting down the weeks until I see our baby

What I'm looking forward to: Seeing our little one.  I'm also looking forward to my baby shower in October

Best moment this week: Getting my peach cobbler

  

Milestones: I made it another week! 

XoXo, 

Crystal