Week 31 of Pregnancy

Hello all! It’s time for a pregnancy update! Still a little late with my pregnancy update…. we had another busy weekend.

How I feel/slept

Feeling pretty worn out most days and the days are flying by! We had a very social weekend and I felt like I wasn’t quite as friendly as I should have been because I was so tired.

Sleep – I’ve been trying to walk on days that I can, and I started a bedtime routine this week. My bedtime routine is to: take my pills, brush my teeth, then take a warm shower before I hop into bed. Some nights I drink steamed milk (with vanilla and cinnamon) before I start getting ready for bed – it’s so good!! I think some of these things (especially when I can walk to wear myself out during the day) help me sleep a little better.

Stats

Total weight gain/loss? I gained 1 pound, so overall I’m at an 19 pound weight gain. When I did see the midwife this week she did mention that it looks like I haven’t gained much weight lately and said to make sure I’m getting enough protein. She gave me a sheet so that I will know how much protein is in different foods. I’m going to try to be better at it. (Since I’m writing this post late, I already know that I did gain some weight this weekend:)

Movement – All last week I thought she was in the transverse position, but when I saw my midwife, she said our Baby Girl’s head was down!! Yay! What I’m feeling instead of her head is her butt and back. What my midwife described is that Baby Girl is in Left Occiput Anterior (see picture). I was really relieved to hear that she is head down!

Hunger/Cravings – This week I was craving Oreos – bought some with mint filling. Also, I bought some Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, so I guess I’ve been craving mint.

Best moment this week?

Definitely finding out that Baby Girl was in a head down position. This weekend was a fun social weekend, despite me being so tired (Sunday I had more energy). Sunday afternoon was SOO beautiful and my husband and I enjoyed a long (for me) walk. Matt even took pictures – thanks hubby!!

What I am looking forward to

Picking out fabric for curtains and possibly a rug this week. I’ve been looking everywhere for curtains and I’ve finally just decided to search for a fabric I like and make my own – or have my sister HELP me make my own. I just can’t find exactly what I like at the store.

Our little “June Bug’s” Growth

We’ve been taking photos since week 6 and showing a fruit or vegetable in the picture that is the same size as our little “June Bug”. Last week: our little girl was 15.7 inches long and 3 1/2 pounds in weight (cabbage). This week: over 16 inches long and 3.3 pounds in weight (jicama).