31 weeks and the size of a pineapple!

Our baby girls is measuring about 18 inches long, so she is almost to her birth length. This is a rapid time for weight gain as she will probably nearly double in weight over the next 8 weeks or so. She is the size of a full pineapple.
I have found it more difficult to move around lately. Getting off the couch, out of bed, off the floor are all challenging. My ankles have started to have some swelling towards the end of the day so it may be almost time to retire the high heels...what a sad day. And painting my own toe nails is out of the question! ha!


We have made major progress on the nursery and I LOVE the way it is coming together. Here is a sneak peak....still needs a few finishing touches.

We went to a Columbus Clippers game this week with our neighbors and the kids had a blast! We all had too many hotdogs and too much cotton candy! We are so lucky to have such great people around us that our kids will grow up with.

We have been busy crossing things off thatTO DO list:

-stock up on diapers

-purchase the sit and stand stroller

-Pre-register at the hospital

-Spray paint the book shelf for the nursery and hang (hoping to hang this weekend)

-Complete maternity leave paperwork for work

-Dig out and sterilize bottles

-Wash new (and old) baby clothes

-Wash covers for swing and rock-and-play

-Pack bag  (still seems early but this is something that didn't get done until after my water broke 4   years ago so I thought I would be a little more prepared this time).

-Install car seat (also didn't happen until after baby arrived before....ha!)

And a few more things....

-finish planning Carli's 4th bday party

-book prenatal massage...as suggested by my doctor

-paint front door (because why not?)

-Finishing touches on nursery

How far along? 31 weeks

Total Weight Gain? 12lbs at the doctor today. I was down 2lbs from my last appt.

Maternity Clothes? yep!

Stretch Marks? few light ones.

Sleep: I have been sleeping a little better this week. Still 3-5 potty breaks though. I hope it continues.

Best moment this week: Having a great doctors appt this morning, a fun night at the Clippers game, and getting the rocker for the room!

Miss anything?  This 90 degree weather has me wanting a Summer Shandy!

Movement:  I love to feel her move! The doctor said today when she was listening to the heartbeat that it sounds like a "happy baby"

Food Cravings? Not much of an appetite. I could go for a juicy peach right now. 

Anything make you sick or queasy? No

Gender: GIRL:)

Labor signs: I had back spasms yesterday and was a little nervous at first but turns out it was more tight muscles than any kind of labor sign.

Symptoms: slight ankle swelling, sporadic heartburn, back pain and lots of pressure.  

Belly button in or out? in...but getting shallow.

Wedding rings on or off? It really depends on the day. I can still get some rings on but not always my wedding rings.

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Oh, so happy!

Looking forward to: Sibling class at OSU this weekend and wedding dress shopping with Megan!