31 Weeks - 8 to go!

It's been a good week, despite being unbelievably uncomfortable.

First, my cesarean was approved and booked, so that's stellar. The doctor was really supportive and said, yea he's really big! It's so strange to realize that he WILL be born on March 17, and we can like...make plans around that. Making plans makes me feel better. We will know what we're doing with Morgan, we will have everything packed, I can have a shower before I go, do my makeup, look presentable... I mean, wow. Wow!

It was not the reason I wanted a cesarean, but it's a bonus for sure.

Also, we got the shower invites out, and so far 6 people have accepted so that's cool. I've trimmed my registry a bit as I've realized that we won't need as much as I thought we would, at least not at the start. Like, a bottle rack? No. Also silly things like too many swaddles, etc - I've done this before. I know that's too much stuff.

So now I just have to plug along until I'm done, and I'll feel so much more prepared when we have the shower next month. Then I can grab anything else and get the completion discount, which is a bonus.

How far along: 31 weeks

Due Date: March 17, 2020 - Cesarean is BOOKED!

Baby is the size of a(n): coconut

Total weight gain/loss: No idea. I believe around 10 lbs? The scale at the doctor's office hasn't budged.

The Bump: Growing! Kinda lower than last time too, which is neat. 

Symptoms/How I'm feeling: Rib pain, nerve pain, back pain, hip pain. I'm also really tired.

Food Cravings/Aversions: Carbs

Sleep: Bad. Awful.

Weddings Rings On or Off: On. but... yeah I'm pretty swollen and my right hand ring feels a little stuck!

Exercise: None, I'm just too uncomfortable.

Any Names Picked Out Yet: Yes. Not telling.

Gender: Boy!

Movement: Lots, yes. It's in stretches of movement/no movement now, as he's sleeping longer.

Maternity Clothes: 100%

Labor Signs: some tightening, likely braxton hicks.

What I miss: not being pregnant. Yea! Still!

Best Moment of the Week: Booking my C! Finally!

What I’m excited about/looking forward to: shopping and the baby shower. I'm also looking forward to being off work.