32 weeks

This week, Jackson is the size of a: honeydew melon

How far along? 32 weeks

Due date: August 26, 2013

Total weight gain/loss: 150.  Gained 15 pounds (5 net pounds if you account for the 10 pounds I lost during the first trimester). 

Maternity clothes? A maternity bra.  Still no maternity clothes!  I probably won't ever wear them...mostly because I only wear dresses

Sleep:  Sleeping a little less, but still pretty good!  Getting itchy.  Sleeping on a belly wedge that supports me very well (thanks Big Granny!).  Getting up to tinkle 2 times/night usually.

Best moment this week:  Ok well a few weeks ago my husband's family and my bestest friends came into town to witness us get our Masters' degrees (his in divinity, mine in clinical psychology) AND we had the BEST BABY SHOWER OF ALL TIME.  It was Jack in the Box themed and thrown by my mommy and it will get a post all of its own.  This week, I had a special ultrasound to measure Jackson because they thought I was too small and he stuck his tongue out at us!  It was the most adorable thing I've ever seen in my life and I cried.

Movement: This little boy is still very active!  Very reassuring, although distracting and uncomfortable sometimes. 

Food cravings: HAMBURGERS. Watermelon. Cheese Enchiladas. Baked potatoes.  Slushies.  I want all of my drinks with one million ice cubes in it.

Food aversions:  Changes from moment to moment.  Sometimes I hate it all. 


Symptoms: itchy hands, sore back, pulled a muscle two weeks ago, constant pressure in my nethers


Gender: It's a BOY!


Labor Signs: Nope.  But my tummy is practicing with Braxton Hicks.


Belly Button in or out? Poking out usually but when I sit down (or have a Braxton Hicks contraction) it disappears.


Feeling toward Pregnancy: Loving it!  I like my belly.  I'm feeling pretty good.  I get to see the abundant love in family, friends, and strangers because it seems like pregnancy brings out the best in people.  It's like everyone wants to protect and comfort the carrier of another life.


What I miss: A good memory.  Tons of energy.  Being able to do/eat whatever I want.  Fitting into whatever I want.  I have cravings for things possibly only because I can't eat them: not a drinker but been craving a cocktail, dying for a cold cut, etc.


What I am looking forward to: Getting his area of our room ready (we live in a 1 bedroom).  Meeting Jack Jack.  =)


Milestones: Baby is in the proper position and appointments are now 2 weeks apart.  AND we finished our childbirth classes. BEST CLASSES EVER.  Go look them up (A Heart for Family).  Also, hubby is a master swaddler.  =)

Daddy says:  "Jackson, I really like feeling you through your mom's stomach."