week 33. He is weighing about 4lbs, about the same as a pineapple and is about 17 inches long. He feels really big in my belly! Life is getting a little more uncomfortable, here are some new developments: My fingers are too swollen to wear my wedding ring, I waddle, I'm up to getting up to go to the bathroom 4 times in the middle of the night, and the heartburn is back with vengeance. He is keeping his heel in my rib causing the rib to feel bruised by the end of he day. I have tried many tricks to get him to move but it doesn't look like that's going to change anytime soon. Ryan was able to feel a little movement (yes first time) this past week. Today he actually watched my belly shake from his kicks. I am amazed at how soon I'll be able to hold this baby in my belly! I just can't stop thinking about that!

week 31. Our baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt.(babycenter.com) I had another baby shower this past weekend from the Slorf side, it was a lot of fun and complete with some great gifts! I have so much fun sorting through everything and finding places for all of his things in our house! I still have a very long way to go though! As for comfort...it could be better, however I know it's only going to get worse! He is still hanging out in my right rib and it has been causing a lot of pain in my back as well as now making my rib feel bruised. Hopefully he'll decide 3 weeks is long enough in one spot! It is scary, crazy and so exciting that he could be here in less than 9 weeks! I am so amazed at how fast this has gone, how many emotions I've been though and how much Ryan and I have been supported by so much love from everyone! There really is nothing like having another life inside of you!

week 30. While Steph was home celebrating Christmas, Baby Bever, Lena's baptism and Dave's homecoming, Steph managed to take some maternity photos of Ryan and me. I'm glad we had a chance to get some pictures of the two of us!

Baby Room (so far!)
I'm loving how it's turning out so far! I have yet to order the bedding and figure out what wall words I want on the wall. I'm also thinking I want to paint some of the bubbles on the wall. We'll see, but I'm excited about this progress!

week 29! He is as big as a butternut squash, weightwise -- about 2 1/2 pounds. (Length: a tad over 15 inches, head to heel.) (babycenter.com) He's finding space where ever he can, unfortunately that happens to be in my right rib. He's been there for awhile with no plans of moving anytime soon. Ryan has finished painting the nursery as well as building the crib and glider from my parents. The nursery is coming together and I'm LOVING IT! Ryan likes it too! Yesterday we woke up and walked right into the nursery. I opened up the blinds and said "Baby, it's time to wake up!" Ryan laughed and said "Do you really think you'll need to wake up the baby!" Then he proceeded to pretend there was a baby in the crib. I'll be posting pictures up soon of our new favorite room in the house!