HOW FAR ALONG? 31 weeks…. only 9 ish weeks left.

SIZE OF OUR SWEET BABY?  Weighs as much as 4 navel oranges (up to 19  inches head to heal, and about 3.5 – 4 lbs).

MATERNITY CLOTHES?  Yep. Still rockin’ them. And they’re getting a bit snug. I enjoy dresses and skirts more than anything tight around the bottom of my waist or legs. No thank you!

GENDER: BOY

SLEEP?  It’s been ok. I’ve been traveling so much lately that my sleep is lighter when away from home. I try to BE in bed for at least  8-9 hours with hopes of snagging at least 7 hours of “solid” sleep.

FOOD CRAVINGS?  Salads lately. Probably since I’ve been away from home and can’t control my diet as much, I just want to replenish with healthy salads/smoothies. I made a delicious Italian chopped salad for our Switch Family Feast the last night of the Switch Retreat.

WHAT I MISS?  Exercising outside at the lake. There have been more than 10 fatal cases of West Nile Virus in the area, so I’ve steered clear (and haven’t had time). Reaching my feet (thankful for pedicures).

SYMPTOMS?  This is the first week I’ve REALLY felt the physical effects of late pregnancy. Swollen feet (they’re only getting bigger), achey back and hips. Exhaustion. Lots of trips to the lady’s room since Brady’s kicking/laying on my bladder. Also, feeling a lot more emotional. I’ve been so even keel the entire time, but it hit hard this week.

BELLY BUTTON?  WAY stretched out.

BEST MOMENT(S) OF THE PAST WEEK?

1. Spending time in Colorado with my co-workers who I really enjoy. Good food, deep conversations, lots of fun & laughter.  One of my favorite “moments” of the trip was making a big italian dinner together our last night in Colorado and all 13 of us sitting around a big table sharing comical, as well as, sentimental moments with each other. I will miss times like this.

2. The day after my birthday (still in Durango), everyone went into town to float the river or rent bikes/hike and my boss surprised me with a mani/pedi at a local spa!  I was blown away. She even apologized that she wasn’t able to get me a massage since they were booked. What?! It was such a nice gift!!!

3. All of the sweet phone calls, emails, and snail-mail cards from friends and family wishing me a happy birthday. I always feel so loved by their thoughtful actions!