32 WEEKS!

I really should have titled this post: NOTHING FITS! It is extremely frustrating when your husband is in a hurry to leave the house but it takes you 20 minutes to get your maternity jeans past your thighs and over your butt! Seriously, I've been close to tears...lol But I finally broke down and bought a new pair of maternity jeans in a size that I can actually breathe in! Talk about HEAVEN!

I discovered recently that I have a tiny stretch mark on my hip. I thought at first it was just a mark from my way-too-tight jeans...turns out, it was an itty bitty stretch mark. I'm not freaking out. No one besides my husband will be seeing that part of my body anyway so I'm okay with it. Let's, however, keep praying to the Cocoa Butter Gods that I don't get any (or at least, many) on my belly. And for those of you wondering, no, I wasn't putting lotion on the part that I got a stretch mark on. :( boo...lol

I wear my rings pretty loose anyway so I thought I wouldn't have a problem with my fingers swelling. WRONG! I don't think my fingers have swollen but I think they have gotten a little chubbier lately and therefore, I was forced to take my rings off. My fingers were starting to turn purple...lol

Last night, Michael and I were at dinner. I ran to the bathroom as soon as I got inside the restaurant. I fought a 6 year old out of the stall and made it, barely, just in time. I was then standing at the sink, washing my hands, when one of my customers I hadn't seen in a long time came up to me to say hello. She quickly noticed my weight gain and exclaimed LOUDLY, "Wow, you've really put on a lot of weight!" I turned around to face her and said, "Well, I have about 8 more weeks left." She then, to my horror, said, "OH! And you're pregnant!" RUDE! lol

Anyway, I personally think I wear the weight (40 extra pounds!) pretty well. And even if that's just me trying to make myself feel better and if I really do look like a cow, I don't care. In 8 weeks or less, I'm going to have a gorgeous baby boy to keep me busy! And my husband (BETTER) not care :)

 

 

How far along? 32 Weeks
Maternity clothes? yep
Stretch marks? tiny ones...
Sleep: depends on Michael and Charlie. They are bed hogs...lol
Movement: More bulging than kicking these days. I think he's out of room. He's been turning sideways, his spine to my belly button, head bulging under my ribcage and his bottom poking out the other side.
Food cravings: ICE! I've been chomping ice like crazy! Also, I've been back to eating Chinese. 3 times in one week. lol
Gender: BOY! :)
Labor Signs: nope...
Belly Button in or out? in, almost out.
Wedding rings on or off? off :(
Happy or Moody most of the time: happy :)
Any names picked out: yep! And I'm excited!
Any symptoms: Back pain, rib pain, heartburn, peeing every 45 minutes, leg cramps. Ridiculously overly-emotional. It's been fun...lol

31 WEEKS!

There are very few things that keep me from eating a meal, especially these days. However, heartburn and the anxiety of the perfect birth plan are now on the list. Epidural...no epidural? How does an epidural affect the baby? What are my other pain management options? Should I take a class? Can I do this? Will I have to get an episiotomy or a c-section? Who do I want in the delivery room? Which doctor will I choose? Breastfeed or formula? What in the world should I pack in my hospital bag!? What am I bringing the baby home in? What are we going to name him?

There are so many questions running through my head...and I NEED answers...and some lunch!

I went to the doctor yesterday! She said that I'm measuring big and that she thinks it's going to be a big baby! That scares me a little bit! lol Other than that, I passed my glucose test and I go back every 2 weeks now! So exciting!

Here's a picture of the growing belly! Please excuse the toilet and shoe shiner :)

How far along? 31 Weeks
Maternity clothes? yep
Stretch marks? so far, so good.
Sleep: is horrible. The most uncomfortable thing ever. lol I get charlie horses ALL NIGHT LONG! bleh!
Movement: More bulging than kicking these days. I think he's out of room.
Food cravings: Chicken Salad from The Daily Grind...again. And then there is this ridiculous obsession with chips and salsa lately. lol
Gender: BOY! :)
Labor Signs: I had Braxton Hicks which are so weird...lol
Belly Button in or out? in, almost out.
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: happy :)
Any names picked out: yep! And I'm excited!
Any symptoms: Back pain, rib pain, heartburn, peeing every 45 minutes, leg cramps.

One Pot Pasta

So on Pinterest about a month back, I discovered a recipe that I just HAD to try...and I'm glad I did! So simple and quick! It was delicious! Michael and I loved it so much, I made it again!

The original recipe called for several ingredients that just aren't practical for our family. We don't have any other use for lemon juice or zest so that would have been a waste...and truthfully...I didn't feel like it was necessary...lol Also, I opted to use garlic or onion powder instead of smashing and chopping up garlic cloves. Hey, I'm pregnant and lazy, at least I'm making dinner :) So click here for the original recipe...if you're interested.

ONE POT PASTA

Here's what you'll need:

1 box of penne pasta

1 bag of frozen cut broccoli

1 box of Perdue Short Cuts Original Roasted Chicken

Garlic or Onion Powder

Butter

A Block of Parmesan Cheese (about 5 oz.)

(Side note: If you've never used Perdue Short Cuts Chicken before, now is the time to try it! It's already fully cooked and ready to be added to just about any meal. I use it for several recipes including chicken alfredo and stirfry! It's a quick substitute when you don't feel like taking the time to cook chicken for a meal...it's a nice 'Short Cut'... You can find them at Foodlion or Walmart in the refrigerated meat section.)

Here's what to do:

Boil the pasta for about 6 minutes in a large pot.

Add the bag of frozen broccoli and boil for another 6 minutes.

Shred the cheese.

Drain. Return to pan.

Stir in chicken, a couple heaping spoonfuls of butter, some salt and onion powder and shredded cheese.

Serve hot with breadsticks!

29 WEEKS!

I went for my glucose test and Rhogam shot Saturday. The drink tasted like the orange freeze pops that come in the plastic. No big deal. Got my blood taken and I'm assuming I passed since I haven't heard from my doctor...who knows! lol Then I waited on the shot forever but that wasn't bad at all. My labor nurse said it was a very painful shot and that it would feel like a donkey kicked me for several days after. I must have gotten lucky because it wasn't sore at all! I'm just glad that part is over with!

Anyway, here's the bump this week!!!

How far along? 29 weeks
Maternity clothes? oh yeah.
Stretch marks? I don't think so...then again, I can't really see the other side of my belly.
Sleep: sucks lol
Movement: Oh yeah!
Food cravings: Subway! Tuna on Honey Oat with onions, spinach, mayo and salt and pepper. Also been loving their Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits...
Gender: BOY! :)
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: happy :)
Any names picked out: I think we've agreed on a couple names...
Any symptoms: Back pain...ugh! It's the worst when I'm asleep! But the heartburn seems to be gone! :)