28, 29, 30, 31, 32

How far along: Today I'm 32w4d!  This post will cover weeks 28, 29, 30, 31, and 32.  My blogging commitment has failed.  Again.

Physical symptoms: Third tri exhaustion is in full force.  Some nights it's a stretch to make it until 9pm.  Over the last week or so I've also felt like I'm overdoing it more and more.  Especially today after I ran some errands, went grocery shopping, did some cleaning, and went on a walk.  WAYYY too much.  It's going to be hard to not do things on my own the way I'm used to.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: As of week 26, I was back to my original weight at my first OB appointment.  I've gained 6 pounds in the last month, so I'm +6 from my starting weight.
 
Maternity clothes: Obviously in all maternity clothes.  I got a couple new dresses that I'm really loving!

Stretch marks: Yup.  Just on my tummy though.

Sleep: Getting up to use the bathroom a lot.  One night was 4 times! 

 

Best moment last week:  Gosh, where to even start.  I had the most amazing baby shower on March 1.  My friends and family seriously outdid themselves.  Blake was showered with amazing gifts and an awesome time with friends and family.  The girls who planned the shower seriously thought of ever little detail, including a gift (B pendant necklace) from Blake himself!  This is going to be one spoiled little boy!  

 

 

The nursery is also almost complete.  The rocking chair is in place and pretty much all is left is hanging things on the wall, which will hopefully get done this weekend.  I've also been continuing to do some crafting, and made these nifty burp cloths! 

Movement: Moving a lot most days.  He has an interesting little pattern.  He'll have 2 slower days and then BOOM back to being super active.  That day after being slow is almost painful with how strong he is!

 

Cravings:  Meh, cravings have gone away for the most part.  Fruit is still tasting pretty good!

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!

Labor signs: Sometimes my belly gets hard for a few seconds, especially at night.  Maybe this is the elusive braxton hicks contractions?!?

Belly button: Normal.  Yes I just touched it to see.

 

What I miss: Independence.  Over the last week I can definitely tell that I need to take it easy and not do all the things I usually do.  This is going to be tough!

What I am looking forward to: Family shower on the 29th!

Milestones:  1 shower done, nursery almost done.

P.S.  This is Ollie.  He jumped into my arms from the bushes outside the house on a super bitter cold day.  He is here to stay :)