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!

week 28. I am now in the home stretch...the 3rd trimester. I can hardly believe it! I had my 7 month appointment this past week and I found out that I have only gained 3 pounds in the past 7 months. I am amazed at this considering the baby weighs 2.5 pounds! My doctor said at this rate I'll be lighter than I was at my first appointment. I don't really believe it, just watch..those 60 pounds that everyone talks about will find me in the next 3 months! At this appointment I had to take a glucose test to check for gestational diabetes, I should hear results by Thursday.
This week the baby is equal in weight to a Chinese cabbage -- about 2 1/4 pounds. (Length: almost 15 inches, from head to heel.) I can feel movement by my left hip and under my right rib all at the same time. These movements have changed from a kicking to more of a rolling movement that is fun to watch. I have noticed that I am beginning to slow down a bit while taking more breaks in the day than I used to. I was so overwhelmed with the thought of cleaning the whole house I just kept putting it off. Today Ryan and I split up everything and got it all done, I really couldn't have done it without him...even with a lot of breaks.

week 27. If you were to pick up a head of cauliflower, this is about how much he weighs this week...almost 2 lbs! He measures about 14.5 inches long. He is discovering how to really stretch out in there as I'm beginning to feel something go under my rib. Luckily it doesn't stay there for long. The crazy part is I feel movements high and low so it gives me a good indication of his size! I have started to get several more leg cramps, mainly while I'm sleeping or stretching when I wake up. Another new thing is that I've started to experience some pain in my hip when I sleep/lay on it. I have another appointment this week Thursday and I have to take the glucose test. She will also go over my last ultrasound with me. After this appointment I will be seeing her every 2 weeks. This is my final week of the 2nd trimester; is this going fast for anyone else?