Bumpdate: 33 weeks

How far along? 
33 Weeks

Baby is big as a: 
Honeydew melon

Bump? 
Just this week I've noticed it's harder to move this big belly around. I am tired after work! It's getting interesting rolling over in bed, or trying to get out of bed, putting my shoes on...

Sleep?
I have been having some crazy dreams which keep me in deep enough of a sleep that I don't get up as often to go pee.  One involved Chris Soules from the Bachelor trying to make a move on me while I was in LA watching a live show of Dancing With The Stars. Another one involved a world-wide tsunami erasing the human race and I had to hold on to my house for dear life as wave after wave crashed over me. Where do I come up with this stuff?

Movement?
The movements are always changing and becoming more exciting. There is definitely less room in there for him. I can feel him wiggling around while I sit at work trying to find some spare room. Sometimes I just lay back in my chair and watch my belly dance. Every once in a while he scrapes the inside of my ribs just right to make me yelp. He gets most wiggly right after I've eaten. Ever since Nick has been able to feel his little feet or limbs he likes feeling the baby more - finally!

Best moment of the week?
Working on my nursery finally! I used my long-weekend day off work to wash all the little baby clothes and blankets I have. This weekend I put some cute decals on the wall and organized his little toys in the closet. While I was putting his little clothes away it hit me that this little stinker is coming pretty quick!

Worst moment of the week?
The start of some carpel tunnel in my hands. Holy smokes it is painful!

Symptoms?
Carpel tunnel, back pain, stomach fills up super fast, swollen hands & feet, fatigue, nocturia

Food cravings?
Passion Tango Tea Lemonade from Starbucks

Food aversions?
Anything I have to get off my butt to make haha. I am trying to do better this week at cooking actual meals

What I miss?
The energy to just get things done. I have to rest more frequently which is frustrating. There are so many things I need to do still!

Baby Necessities? 
I have gotten some awesome garage sale finds for baby (and for when he is a little older too..) Some nice baby toys for the carseat and stroller, some second hand clothes, a floating baby canopy for the pool for next summer, baby gate, little tykes basketball hoop, some wooden building blocks/links, giant box of crayons, dinosaurs figurines... I also got a used Thule Double Chariot stroller for $80 which is my favorite thrifty purchase so far, it's in awesome condition!

Shopping?
I have been stopping by Winners once a week trying to find a cute pursey diaper bag. Haven't found a diaper bag... but I've sure found a lot of other stuff... :S

Grateful For?
How sweet Nick is to let me nap or rest or take bubble baths whenever I need.

Stretch Marks?
None that I have noticed so far

Worried about?
Bringing a brand new baby home soon and having no clue what to do! That's what moms are for right? Hope Mamma Ju is ready for this baby too hehe

Bumpdate: 31 Weeks

How far along? 
31 Weeks

Baby is big as a: 
Pineapple

Bump? 
I can see my skin starting to stretch and get tight now. I have a harder time rolling over in bed or reaching for things when I'm sitting down. This belly is getting in the way!

Sleep?
I think my body is starting to get used to bits and pieces of sleep. I sleep pretty good at night, but FORGET about taking a nap. As soon as I lie down to take a nap my mind starts thinking of all the things I should be doing or cleaning instead. I just cannot seem to relax! I take a bubble bath every single night which helps me wind down for the night and get sleepy for bed.


Movement?
Things really started changing these last couple weeks. He is getting so big!! I started to get freaked out with all the big movements but now it's starting to grow on me. Sometimes I just sit down and watch him kick and punch around in there. I can see a lot more movement on the outside and I can feel little body parts on the outside now too. I like feeling [what I think are] his little feet and pushing on them till he wiggles around. Every once in a while he sticks his feet up into my rib cage and it hurts!

Best moment of the week?
My first weekend of garage sale shopping this summer!! I got some awesome little boy clothes, a play pen, a vintage high chair, a super cute fabric Noah's Ark set, and some building blocks.

Worst moment of the week?
Having my housework looming over my head after work. I have neglected it all week...

Symptoms? 
All of a sudden my hands and my feet have gotten so swollen and fat. I have little lines around my ankles after work from my socks haha. Sometimes I get really itchy when I'm trying to fall asleep. I'm still having some anxiety and worrying, although it has subsided a bit this week :)

Food cravings?
Dr Pepper

Food aversions?
Having an aversion to sweets again lately which is a bummer. By the time I've prepared a meal it seems yucky to me and I don't want to eat it.

What I miss?
Sleeping on my stomach, or just laying around the house however I want without being uncomfortable or having a big belly in the way.

Baby Necessities? 
My coworker gave us their old crib and it is so nice! I love it. I bought a second hand city select stroller which I am super excited about too.

Grateful For?
A slow couple of weeks at work, it has seriously helped my fatigue. I can actually put my feet up every once in a while and not come home stressed or exhausted.

Stretch Marks?
None yet but my skin is definitely looking tight and stretched!

Worried about?
I've been worrying about labor recently. I think it's just fear of the unknown. I just want to get this first labor over with so I know what I'm putting on my plate for next time!