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31 Week Bumpdate



The heart rate today was 160 and all is well.

Little Man is so active.  I don't really know when this kid sleeps because it seems like he is always moving.  He especially likes to kick whenever I am laying down. 

According to the doctor's scale, I lost a pound.  It's no wonder since I have been so sick lately.  Last Friday I was up all night sick and the doctor said there was a GI bug going around.  The last two days I have been really nauseous and throwing up but I'm starting to feel better.

Despite the heat and humidity, the swelling has not been bad.  I am surprised by this but I'm not complaining.  I still try to wear long pants all the time in case those elephant ankles surprise me.   

Other than that, the normal heartburn and backaches come and go and I'm crazy tired but I don't really have any other issues. I have been having some lower back cramps but the doctor doesn't seem concerned. 

I don't ever sleep through the night anymore because I'm either uncomfortable or have to pee but I don't usually have any issues falling back to sleep when I'm up.

I have been craving carrots for some reason.  But not just any carrots.  Carrots cooked in brown sugar.  This is the way my Mom has always made them and that's all I want to eat!

My baby shower is in two weeks and I can't wait!!  My Mom said that she hasn't received many responses, though, so that's a bummer.  People, if you got an invite, my Mom is old school and put her home telephone number on there.  You have to call!  You can't text!
On a better note, my final end date for work is July 12th.  I am off the 4th and the 5th for the holiday and then I only have one week left!!  We are going to keep Baby Girl in daycare for one extra week just so I can get the house cleaned and get some things caught up.

I am very excited and nervous about staying home.  I know that I will have a great time with my little ones but I fear that I will crave adult interaction too.  I guess we'll just see how it goes!


 
I have now had numerous people tell me I look like I'm ready to pop and I had one person ask me if I am having twins.  Um...I've only gained 16lbs in 31 weeks.  Do I really look that big?!?!  I actually thought I looked a little smaller this week!

Next Bumpdate in two weeks!

Comments

  1. AnonymousJuly 8, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    I feel the same way! I feel like I'm huge and then I've only gained about 8lbs in 16 weeks. And I think it's all in my chest! :o)
    SO excited you have an end date for work!! Try to find a mommy and me group. I've tried and failed....I'm just not good at making friends/meeting new people out of my comfort zone.
    I hope people respond to those invites, it's annoying when they don't!

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